HOW TO export photos from computer to iphone
To export photos from your computer to your iPhone, you can use iTunes or the Finder app, depending on your macOS version. Here are the steps for both methods:
Using iTunes (macOS Mojave and earlier or Windows):
- Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable.
- Open iTunes if it doesn’t open automatically.
- Authorize your computer if prompted.
- Click on the iPhone icon in the iTunes interface.
- Go to the “Photos” tab.
- Check the box next to “Sync Photos”.
- Choose the folder from which you want to sync photos to your iPhone. You can select a specific folder or your entire photo library.
- Click on the “Apply” or “Sync” button to start transferring the selected photos to your iPhone.
- Once the sync is complete, disconnect your iPhone from your computer.
Using Finder (macOS Catalina and later):
- Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable.
- Open Finder if it doesn’t open automatically.
- Select your iPhone under “Locations” in the Finder sidebar.
- Click on the “Photos” tab.
- Check the box next to “Sync Photos onto [Your iPhone Name]”.
- Choose the folder from which you want to sync photos to your iPhone. You can select a specific folder or your entire photo library.
- Click on the “Apply” button to start transferring the selected photos to your iPhone.
- Once the sync is complete, disconnect your iPhone from your computer.
Using iCloud (any macOS version):
- Make sure iCloud Photos is enabled on your iPhone and your computer. This will automatically sync photos between your devices.
- Upload photos to iCloud Photo Library on your computer by adding them to the Photos app or the iCloud website (www.icloud.com).
- Wait for the photos to sync to your iPhone. This process may take some time depending on your internet connection speed and the number of photos.
- Once the sync is complete, open the Photos app on your iPhone to view the photos.
Additional Tips:
- Make sure you have enough storage space on your iPhone for the photos you want to transfer.
- If you’re using a Mac, you can also use AirDrop to transfer photos wirelessly from your computer to your iPhone.