Do you have a lot of photos on your iPad that you want to transfer to your Mac? If so, you may wonder what is the best way to do it. There are many methods to transfer photos from iPad to Mac, depending on whether you want to use a USB cable or a wireless connection. In this article, we will show you how to transfer iPad photos to Mac with USB and wirelessly, using different tools and apps. Let's get started.
Using a USB cable is one of the most common and reliable ways to transfer photos from iPad to Mac. Here are four ways you can try.
When it comes to moving photos from iPad to Mac, we highly recommend you use a professional iOS data manager - Coolmuster iOS Assistant. It is a useful software that comes with comprehensive features, enabling you to transfer photos from iPad to Mac in a quick and convenient way. It can also transfer other types of data, such as contacts, messages, music, videos, books, etc. Moreover, it can back up and restore your iOS data, manage your iOS files, and delete unwanted data from your iPad. With it, you can freely sync your iPad with a Mac computer and manage your iPad files on Mac easily.
Key Features:
Download Coolmuster iOS Assistant, and let's see how to transfer iPad photos to Mac.
01Run the program on your Mac and then connect your iPad to your Mac via a USB cable. A notification window will emerge on your computer screen. Select the "Trust" option on your device, and subsequently, click on the "Continue" option to proceed.
02Once your device is detected by the software, you will see the main interface as below.
03Click "Photos", and you can access and preview all the photos that are stored on your iPad. Select the required photos and click the "Export" button to move photos from iPad to Mac.
Besides, Coolmuster iOS Assistant enables you to transfer all files, including photos, from iPad to Mac with just 1 simple click. Here's how:
01After your iPad is detected by the program, click "Super Toolkit" and select "iTunes Backup & Restore".
02Click the "Backup" button and select your iPad to back up.
03Choose a folder to save your backup files to your Mac and then click "OK".
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iTunes is the default file manager on Mac that can also help you transfer photos from iPad to Mac. If you are going to transfer a huge amount of photos from iPad to Mac, you can use iTunes to complete the task. Here is how to get photos from iPad to Mac via iTunes:
Step 1. Connect your iPad to your Mac with a suitable USB cable.
Step 2. Open iTunes on your Mac. iTunes will soon recognize your iPad. Click the device icon on the top-left menu.
Step 3. Select "Photos" below the "Summary" tab and select "Sync Photos".
Step 4. Choose the folder to transfer photos from iPad to Mac.
Step 5. Click on the "Apply" button in the bottom right corner to start the sync process. The photos will be transferred to the Photos app on your Mac.
Photos app is the default photo management app on Mac that can also help you copy pictures from iPad to Mac. It can import photos from your iPad to your Mac library or a specific album. It can also delete the photos from your iPad after importing if you want. Here is how to import photos from iPad to Mac:
Step 1. Connect your iPad to your Mac with a USB cable. You may need to unlock your device and tap the "Trust" option on the pop-up window.
Step 2. Open the "Photos" app on your Mac if it doesn't automatically open.
Step 3. Click the "Import" tab at the top of the Photos app.
Step 4. Select the photos you want and then click "Import Selected" to move photos from iPad to Mac. You can click "Import All New Photos" to import all the new photos from your iPad to your Mac.
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Image Capture is another built-in app on Mac that can help you get photos from iPad to Mac. It can import photos from your iPad to a folder on your Mac or an external drive. How do I transfer photos from iPad to Mac using Image Capture?
Step 1. Connect your iPad to your Mac with a USB cable.
Step 2. On your Mac, open the Image Capture app and select your iPad from the list of devices.
Step 3. Transfer your photos from iPad to MacBook by choosing the "Import" or "Import All" button.
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If you don't have a USB cable or prefer a wireless method to transfer photos from iPad to Mac, here are three ways you can try.
iCloud is a cloud service from Apple that can help you sync and back up your data across your devices. You can use iCloud to import photos from iPad to Mac by enabling iCloud Photos on both devices. This way, you can access your photos on your Mac anytime as long as you have an internet connection.
However, this method requires enough iCloud storage space and may take some time to upload and download the photos. Here is how to transfer iPad photos to Mac via iCloud:
Step 1. On your iPad, open "Settings" > your name > "iCloud" > "Photos", and then enable turn on "iCloud Photos".
Step 2. On your Mac, go to the "System Preferences" and open "iCloud".
Step 3. Click "Options" and select "iCloud Photos".
Step 4. Select "Done" to initiate the transfer of photos from your iPad to your Mac. Subsequently, close the iCloud options window.
In this way, the photos from your iPad are uploaded to your Mac, and you are able to view and manage them on your Mac.
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AirDrop is a useful function to share files, including photos, between iOS devices as long as your Wi-Fi connection is stable. But if you have a huge amount of photos to transfer, AirDrop won't be an ideal way as the transferring progress is slow. Here is how to transfer photos from iPad to Mac wirelessly using AirDrop:
Step 1. On your iPad, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and tap "AirDrop", then select "Contacts Only" or "Everyone" according to your needs.
Step 2. On your Mac, open the "Finder" window and select "AirDrop". Set up "Allow me to be discovered by Contacts Only or Everyone".
Step 3. Choose the photos on your iPad that you want to transfer, and then tap the "Share" icon. Here, you will see your Mac; tap to share photos to your Mac with AirDrop.
Step 4. On your Mac, choose to save the photos from your iPad.
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Email is another simple and common way to move photos from iPad to Mac. You can use any email app or service that you have on your iPad and Mac. However, this method has some limitations, such as the size limit of the email attachment and the internet connection speed. Here is how to use email to copy pictures from iPad to Mac:
Step 1. Open the "Photos" app on your iPad.
Step 2. Select the photos you want to transfer.
Step 3. Tap the "share" button and choose "Mail".
Step 4. Enter your email address, add a subject, and send the email.
Step 5. Open the email on your Mac and download the attached photos from the email to your Mac.
As you can see, there are many ways to transfer photos from iPad to Mac, both with USB and wirelessly. You can choose the best way for you based on your preferences and needs. However, if you want a fast, easy, and reliable way to transfer photos from iPad to Mac, we highly recommend Coolmuster iOS Assistant. It can help you transfer photos and other data from iPad to Mac with just a few clicks. It can also back up and restore your iOS data, manage your iOS files, and delete unwanted data from your iPad. You can download it and try it for free.
We hope this article has helped you learn how to transfer photos from iPad to Mac in different ways. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment below. Thank you for reading.
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