How to Transfer a File Between an iPhone and a Mac
Since they’re both made by Apple, the iPhone and Mac share many technologies that make it easy to move files back and forth. Sure, you can buy extra software to transfer files, but with so many good built-in options, there’s not much need. This articles focuses on moving files from an iPhone to a Mac, but these options can help you transfer files in the other direction, too,
Use AirDrop to Transfer Files from iPhone to Mac
AirDrop is Apple’s wireless file-sharing technology. If your iPhone and Mac are physically close to each other, AirDrop is fast and super easy. Here’s what to do:
How to Use Email to Transfer Files from iPhone to Mac
For as long as we’ve been able to attach files to emails, email has been good for sharing. Most email accounts limit the size of file attachments (about ~25MB is a rule of thumb), but if your file is small enough, follow these steps:
How to Sync Files from iPhone to Mac
In the early days of the iPhone, the only way to transfer files to a Mac was to sync your iPhone to your computer. That may not be the most common method used anymore, but it still works.
How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to Mac with iCloud Photos
If you just want to transfer photos, use iCloud Photos. With this built-in feature, your pictures and videos are uploaded to the Photos area of iCloud and then downloaded to any Mac (or another device) connected to the same iCloud account.
How to Use iCloud Drive to Transfer Files from iPhone to Mac
Apple’s iCloud makes syncing all kinds of files between devices really easy. Here’s what to do.
