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How to Transfer Photos from iPad to Mac

Want to transfer iPad photos to Mac but do not know how? Read this guide to get 3 methods to help you make it.

Quick Start

If you want to transfer a small number of photos, you can just use AirDrop to share photos from your iPad to your Mac.
If you want to transfer the photos saved in Camera Roll, the Photos app can be your first choice.
If you want to import pictures that synced with iTunes, you should rely on some third-party software like PrimoPhoto.

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People always like taking photos to record the memorable moments in everyday life. For iPad users, you may often use it to take high quality photos with its amazing built-in digital camera. Now, in order to have a better Apple life, you just buy yourself a brand new Mac for enjoying.

Afraid of losing iPad pictures, you may think about transferring photos from iPad to your new computer as backup in case your iPad run into any problems. To help you transfer iPad photos to Mac smoothly, this article will show you how to import iPad photos to Mac in 3 different situations.

How to Transfer iPad Photos to Mac with AirDrop

Apple's AirDrop function enables you to share photos, videos and more to a nearby Apple device wirelessly. So, if you only need to transfer a few pictures from iPad to a Mac computer, you can try this method on the condition that:

Your Mac is released in 2012 or new Mac model running OS X Yosemite or later.
Your iPad is iPad Pro, iPad 4 or later, iPad mini or later that running iOS 7 or later.
You need to turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your iPad and Mac.

Transfer Photos from iPad to Mac with Detailed Steps:

1. On your iPhone: Swipe up to open the Control Center > Tap on AirDrop > Choose from Contacts Only or Everyone as per your need.

2. On your Mac: Open Finder > Click on AirDrop. The AirDrop will turn on automatically when the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are on.

3. Go to Photos app > Select the photos you need > Tap on Share button > Tap your Mac name.

That's it. It is easy to transfer a small amount of photos to Mac by using AirDrop. Want to transfer a large number of camera photos in minutes? Keep reading the next method.

How to Transfer iPhone Photos to Mac Computer

How to Transfer iPad Photos to Mac with Photos

Photos app was released in 2014 to replace the old iPhoto and Aperture. It might be the best choice to import camera photos to Mac. You can easily select the photos you need, and it can automatically delete your iPad photos once they have been transferred to your computer to help you free up your iPad space. Before the transfer, you should know:

Your Mac should higher than OS X Yosemite 10.10.3
You can only transfer the photos that saved in Camera Roll.

Transfer Photos from iPad to Mac with Detailed Steps:

1. Connect your iPad to computer.

2. Launch Photos app if it does not open automatically.

3. Click on Import button > Select the photos you want to transfer > Click on Import xxx Selected. Or you can click on Import All New Items to transfer the new photos.

Transfer Photos from iPad to Mac with Photos

How to Transfer iPad Photos to Mac with PrimoPhoto

Photos app can only help you import photos that saved in Camera Roll. What about the photos that synced from iTunes? That's why PrimoPhoto appears. It is an all-round iPad/iPhone photo manager that allows you to have a full control of your treasured photos. With PrimoPhoto, you can: