How to Transfer Photos from Your iPhone to Your Computer Using AirDrop

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By Rheanne Taylor
May 27, 2021

How to Transfer Photos from Your iPhone to Your Computer Using AirDrop

There are a variety of reasons why you might want to transfer your photos from your iPhone to your computer. Maybe you’re running low on storage space and need to clear out some room in your Photos app; or maybe you just like the extra bit of security that comes with having your photos on multiple devices. Here’s how to use AirDrop to transfer photos between devices.

To get started, you’ll need to first launch Control Center and make sure that both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled.

Next, open the Photos app, select the images you would like to transfer, and then tap on the Share icon.

A list of options will appear. Under AirDrop, look for your computer, or select the contact that you would like your share your photos with.

That’s all there is to it! You can now find your shared images in the Downloads folder on your Mac.

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Rheanne Taylor is the Video Production Manager of iPhone Life. In her 10+ years at the company, she has produced hundreds of educational videos showing people how to get the most out of their iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and Macs. Rheanne holds a bachelor’s degree in Literature & Writing and has 11+ years of experience in photography and video work, which she enjoys utilizing in her how-to videos. When she isn’t overseeing video content, Rheanne loves drinking tea, taking lots of photos, and hanging out with her Instagram famous cat Wesley (IG: wesley_the_pirate_cat)
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