If you have some photos you need to transfer to your iPhone, here’s how to transfer them from your Mac.
Usually you need to transfer photos from your iPhone to your computer because it takes pictures with your iPhone and then you need to transfer them to your computer, but sometimes you have to do the opposite.
Fortunately, there are several methods you can use to transfer photos from your Mac to your iPhone, and Apple makes it even easier and manageable thanks to the new Photos app they introduced in the OS X Yosemite update. your photos.
The Photos app on Mac and the Photos app on your iPhone use iCloud Photo Library, which automatically syncs your photos and makes them viewable on all your iOS and OS X devices that you have iCloud Photo Library enabled on. So when you take a photo with your iPhone, that photo will automatically appear on your other Apple devices.
But sometimes you have to go in the opposite direction. Here’s how to transfer photos from your Mac to your iPhone.
iCloud Photo Library
Again, this is probably the easiest way to transfer photos from your Mac to your iPhone because it’s built into the Apple ecosystem, so it’s easier to use for those who want a hassle-free solution.
To transfer photos to your iPhone using iCloud Photo Library, you’ll want to make sure iCloud Photo Library is enabled on both your Mac and iPhone. Open the Photos app on your Mac and go up and click in the upper left corner of the screen. Select it and make sure it is checked.
Next, on your iPhone, scroll down to and tap on it and then tap the toggle switch so it turns green (if not already).
Now, return to the Photos app on your Mac and drag and drop any photo into the app. They will now appear in the Photos app and will appear on your iPhone in a matter of seconds.
Dropbox
Another easy way to transfer photos from your Mac to your iPhone is to use Dropbox.
You will need to sign up for a Dropbox account and get the Dropbox apps for both your Mac and iPhone, but from there, you can put photos in your Dropbox folder on your Mac and they will automatically appear in the Dropbox app. on your iPhone.
You can view apps from the Dropbox app or save a photo to your Photos app on your iPhone by tapping the Share to Dropbox icon and selecting while viewing it.
If you already use Dropbox religiously, this might be a good way to go. However, if you’re not using Dropbox yet, you might be better off using another method.
AirDrop
If you only have one or two photos that you can transfer from your Mac to your iPhone, AirDrop can be an easy way to do it.
AirDrop uses Bluetooth to transfer photos and other files to other iOS and OS X files, as long as other users have Bluetooth turned on and AirDrop enabled. However, if you have more than one device, you can also send photos to yourself via AirDrop.
On your Mac, click in the sidebar in Finder and make sure your iPhone is awake with Bluetooth turned on and AirDrop enabled. From there, you should see your iPhone appear in the window on your Mac. All you have to do is drag and drop a photo into that little circle that is your iPhone. You will then receive a notification on your iPhone to accept the photo.
