How to Transfer Videos From iPhone to Mac Efficiently

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Transferring photos and videos from iPhone to Mac is not that difficult. This article will highlight some simple ways to transfer videos from iPhone to Mac. Here, you will learn the use of various techniques and tools to get things done more quickly.

You can also transfer the long videos that consume iPhone storage and slow down your iPhone.

Use iCloud Photos

You can access photos and videos from Apple devices if you have a stable internet connection and the same Apple ID. To use it for video transfer, open your Mac device. Go to iCloud in the System Preferences. Checkmark the iCloud Photo Library.

Go to your iPhone Settings and access your Profile. Access iCloud, visit Photos, and activate the iCloud Photo Library feature. After syncing the data, you can access the videos on Mac.

Use iTunes

Transfer video files from iPhone to Mac using iTunes after ensuring the required files are supported by this app. Pair your iPhone to your Mac via USB cable. Now, you’ll receive a notification. Launch the iTunes app on your Mac.

Click the device icon to access your phone. Next, hit File Sharing. To see which files you can share, click on an app. Hit the Add button to transfer files.

Transfer MP4 Files via Email

Do you know MP4 is a widely supported video file format supported on many apps and operating systems? Plus, it’s lighter and consumes less storage space. You can utilize the QuickTime MOV to MP4 сonvert process and transfer the output files via emails as the resulting files are smaller.

Simply compose an email, attach the required video, and click send. Launch the safe browser on your Mac, go to your email, and download the video attachment.

Transfer Using USB Cable

Link your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable. Access the Photos app on your system to find the files you want to transfer. It will show an import screen with all media available on your linked device. If you don’t see that, click the name of the device in the Photos sidebar.

If asked for unlocking, do that using your passcode. However, if it asks to Trust This Computer, click Trust. Select the area you want to import, choose the video, and hit Import Selected.

Transfer Videos via Professional Apps

If you don’t want to use iTunes or iCloud, you can choose a professional iPhone file transfer software. Some efficient options available in the market allow you to transfer large videos from iPhone to Mac and vice-versa. To use these apps, pair your devices and click Trust on your iPhone screen.

Install and run the app on your system and select Phone to Mac and then Next. Choose Videos and select the default path and then click Transfer.

Try Image Capture

This is one of the trusted apps to transfer videos from iPhone to Mac at full quality. Use a USB cable and connect your devices. Open the Image Capture app on your Mac and select any option among various selections.

Now, transfer the video. After selecting the option, click download to see a status bar and quickly transfer the video file. Or, you can choose to drag and drop a video to the target folder.

Use AirDrop

Before getting started, ensure both devices are connected to the internet and have Bluetooth turned ON. To toggle Mac Bluetooth ON, go to Finder and press AirDrop. Now, select the file and click on the Share button.

Your Mac will show up on the options. Click on your Mac’s name to transfer the videos. If you already have AirDrop, simply drag and drop the file to the destination device. If you are finding storage issues on your computer, consider cleaning the hard drive first.

Use iMovie

This software app is primarily designed for video editing on iOS and macOS devices. But, you can also transfer videos from your iPhone to your Mac. Start with connecting both devices using a USB cable.

Launch the iMovie app on your Mac, click File, and choose ‘import from camera’. Select the required video and then create a project by clicking File and New Project. Next, drag the video into the project. Hit Share and Export Movie.

Transfer Long Videos via VLC

 

Connect the devices to the same network. Launch the VLC on your iPhone and access the Photos app. Choose the required video. Hit the share button and select Save to Files. Then, choose ‘On My iPhone’ and next click VLC.

Open the app and hit the icon in the top-left corner. Choose ‘Sharing via WiFi’. Open a browser and submit the IP address. Right-click the window after playing a video and then click ‘Save Video As’ to download it.

The Conclusion

Storing a bulk of photos and videos on an iPhone over a long time slows down the performance by taking up space. It leads to the need to transfer these media to your Mac computer. All these methods make it possible for iPhone users to transfer files to Mac.