How to Move Photos from Mac to USB

If you have photos stored on your Mac and want to transfer them to a USB drive, this guide will walk you through the steps to do so. Before we begin, make sure both your Mac and USB drive are connected to WiFi, as they cannot sync without an internet connection.

To start, unlock your iPhone and open the Settings app. In the 'Photos' settings, ensure the toggle control next to 'iCloud Photos' is turned on (it will be green). This will enable iCloud Photo Library on your iPhone.

Next, you'll need to enable iCloud Photo Library on your Mac. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open the 'Photos' app on your Mac.

2. Select 'Preferences' from the top left of the menu bar.

3. Ensure the 'System Photo Library' is turned on.

4. If you're using macOS Catalina or later, open the 'iCloud' tab and ensure the 'iCloud Photos' option is checked.

Once you've enabled iCloud Photo Library on both your Mac and iPhone, it may take up to 24 hours for all of your devices' content to sync to your iCloud account. After syncing, you can access your photos from any device connected to your iCloud account, including your USB drive.

To transfer photos from your Mac to your USB drive, simply plug in the drive and copy the files over using the standard file copying method. You can also use cloud storage services like iCloud or Google Drive to upload your photos and then download them to your USB drive.

It's worth noting that you don't need to sync your devices for this process. However, syncing can be a convenient way to keep all of your devices up to date and save time in the long run.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions or need further assistance.

How to move photos from mac to usb