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Importing photos and videos from iPhone to Mac is necessary especially when you want to free up your iPhone space or make a backup of your precious files.

Since the ways on how to transfer photos from iPhone to computer have been detailed in another guide, here I'd like to show you how to transfer videos from iPhone to Mac in four easy ways.

Method 1. How to Transfer Videos from iPhone to Macbook Air/Pro with Photos

The built-in Photos app on Mac allows you to manage the photos and videos on your Mac and import photos and videos from an external device, like an iPhone. With the Photos app, you are able to transfer photos from iPhone to Mac using a USB cable.

To import videos from iPhone to Mac using Photos:

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your MacBook.

Step 2. Unlock your iOS device and click 'Trust' to trust the computer.

Step 3. Launch the Photos app and select your iPhone from the left panel.

Step 4. Wait for Photos to load all the new items from your iPhone.

Step 5. Choose to import selected photos and videos or 'Import All New Photos (including your videos)'.

Photos only works to import the photos and videos from your iPhone camera roll and the imported items will be saved in the Photo Library folder on your Mac. (It's no doubt that you can also apply this tip to transfer iPhone photos to Mac.)

Method 2. How to Send Videos from iPhone to Mac Using Image Capture

Similar to Photos, Image Capture on Mac can also transfer photos and videos from a camera or from a device that has a camera, like your iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, to Mac. To use Image Capture to send videos from your iPhone to Mac, all you need is a USB cable to connect your iPhone and computer.

To transfer videos from iPhone to MacBook Air/Pro via Image Capture:

Step 1. Connect your iOS device to Mac via a USB cable.

Step 2. Make sure your iPhone is unlocked and launch 'Image Capture'.

Step 3. Wait for the program to load the items on your iPhone.

Step 4. Select the videos you want to share and click 'Import', or click 'Import All' directly.

You can change the storage path of the videos by setting the option 'Import To'.

Method 3. How to Import Videos from iPhone to MacBook Air/Pro via iPhone Transfer Software

Both Photos and Image Capture allows you to transfer videos from your iPhone camera roll only. If you want to transfer videos like movies, TV shows, and music videos, you will need a tool like EaseUS MobiMover - free iPhone data transfer software.

With EaseUS MobiMover installed on your Mac, you can easily:

• Transfer data from one iPhone/iPad/iPod to another
• Access and manage iDevice content from computer

What's more, EaseUS MobiMover has an extra video download feature with which you will be able to download YouTube videos to Mac or iPhone/iPad.

To transfer videos from iPhone to Macbook Air/Pro:

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac and tap 'Trust' on your iPhone screen to continue. Run EaseUS MobiMover for Mac on your computer and choose 'Phone to Mac' > 'Next'.

Step 2. Select 'Videos' among the options and click the default path to set a custom storage path if you need to. Afterward, click 'Transfer'.

Step 3. When the transfer process has finished, you can go to view the videos on your computer.

Method 4. How to Import Videos from iPhone to MacBook Air/Pro Using AirDrop

The three ways above all require a USB cable to work. If you don't have a USB cable available, you can choose to send videos from iPhone to Mac wirelessly via AirDrop.

AirDrop is the file-sharing utility on Apple products including iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Mac. It supports the sharing of photos, videos, contacts, locations, websites, and more. Thus, when you want to get iPhone videos to Mac, AirDrop will help.

To AirDrop a video from iPhone to Mac:

Step 1. Turn on AirDrop and Mac on your iPhone and Mac.

Step 2. On your iPhone, find and click the video you'd like to send.

Step 3. Tap the 'Share' button and choose 'AirDrop' > [your Mac's name].

Step 4. On your Mac, click 'Accept' in the window to start receiving the video from your iPhone.

Step 5. When the transfer completes, go to the 'Downloads' folder to check the video file.

The Bottom Line

In addition to using the four ways above, there are other workable solutions to transfer videos from iPhone to MacBook Air or MacBook Pro. For example, you can use cloud-based services, like iCloud and Dropbox, to automatically sync videos from your iPhone to Mac over Wi-Fi.

If you want to import iPhone videos to Mac using iCloud, go to the guide on how to transfer long videos from iPhone to Mac and you will learn how to do it with ease.

How to download photos and videos from iCloud.com

If you want to save copies of your photos and videos from iCloud.com to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or your Mac or PC, follow these steps.

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. On iCloud.com, tap Photos.
2. Tap Select, then tap a photo or video. To select multiple photos or videos, tap more than one. To select your entire library, tap Select All.
3. Tap the more button .
4. Choose Download, then tap Download to confirm.

If your photos download as a ZIP archive, learn how to uncompress the folder on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

On your Mac or PC

1. On iCloud.com, click Photos and select a photo or video. Hold the command key on your Mac or control key on your PC to select multiple photos or videos.
2. Click and hold the download button in the upper corner of the window. If you want to download your photo or video as it was originally captured or imported, choose Unmodified Original. For JPEG or H.264 format — including edits, and even if it was originally in HEIF or HEVC format — choose Most Compatible.*
3. Click Download.

If your photos download as a ZIP archive, learn how to uncompress the folder on your Mac or your PC.

What happens when you delete photos or videos

Remember, when you delete a photo from iCloud Photos, it also deletes from iCloud and any other device where you're signed in with the same Apple ID — even if you turned on Download and Keep Originals or Download Originals to this Mac. If you choose to download your originals, this also impacts your device storage. Learn more about how to manage your device storage. You can also learn how to AirDrop your photos and videos to another device.

How to download photos and videos from the Photos app

If you want to download a full-size copy of your photos and videos from the Photos app to your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iOS 10.3 or later or iPadOS, or your Mac with OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 or later, follow these steps.

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. Go to Settings > [your name].
2. Tap iCloud, then tap Photos.
3. Select Download and Keep Originals.

On your Mac

1. Open the Photos app.
2. Choose Photos > Preferences.
3. Select iCloud, then click Download Originals to this Mac.

On your PC

If you're using a PC, you can set up iCloud for Windows and download a copy of your photos and videos from iCloud Photos.

Learn what happens when you delete a photo from iCloud Photos.

How to download photos and videos from Shared Albums

You can download copies of photos and videos in Shared Albums to your own library. Learn more about how to use Shared Albums.

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. Open the Photos app, then go to the Albums tab.
2. Scroll down to Shared Albums and select an album.
3. Tap the photo or video, then tap .
4. Choose Save Image or Save Video.

On your Mac

1. Open Photos, then select a Shared Album from the left-hand menu.
2. Select the photo or video.
3. Control-click a photo, then choose Import.

On your PC

In iCloud for Windows 11.1:

1. Choose Start menu > iCloud Shared Albums.
2. Double-click the shared album that you want to download photos or videos from.
3. Double-click a photo or video, then copy it to another folder on your computer.

In iCloud for Windows 7.x:

1. Open a Windows Explorer window.
2. Click iCloud Photos in the Navigation pane.
3. Double-click the Shared folder.
4. Double-click the shared album that you want to download photos or videos from.
5. Double-click a photo or video, then copy it to another folder on your computer.

Download Movies From Iphone To Mac

To download the full album, open a File Explorer window or Windows Explorer window (Windows 7), open the Pictures folder, then open the iCloud Photos folder. Copy the Shared Album folder to another location on your computer.

If you need help downloading your photos or videos

How To Get Movies From Iphone To Mac

• Make sure your device is not on Low Power Mode. Low Power Mode temporarily pauses iCloud Photos. Learn more about Low Power Mode.
• Depending on your internet connection and the number of photos you're downloading, it may take some time for your download to complete.
• Want to make a backup of your photos? Learn how to archive or make copies of the information you store in iCloud.
• See how to transfer photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your Mac or PC.
• Learn how to manage your iCloud storage.