Copy Files From an iPhone to a Mac – FAST! [v]

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[This is an excerpt from a recent on-line video webinar: “The Basics of Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro” which is available as a download in our store, or as part of our Video Training Library.]

UPDATE: After creating this tutorial, I discovered another and, often, better way to transfer files. Check out this tutorial on using Image Capture to transfer files. Then, use the technique you like the best.

EXCERPT DESCRIPTION

In this short video excerpt, Larry demonstrates a very fast technique to copy files from an iPhone to a Mac.


 

Copy Files From an iPhone to a Mac – FAST!

TRT: 3:00 — MPEG-4 HD movie


WEBINAR DESCRIPTION

This four-part webinar series covers the basics of editing with Adobe Premiere Pro; from getting started to final export.

Presented by Larry Jordan, this first session shows how to plan your edit with a workflow, manage media and storage, explore the Premiere interface, then import media for editing.

Visit our website to see lots more video training in our store.


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18 Responses to Copy Files From an iPhone to a Mac – FAST! [v]

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  1. Bob O'Brien says:

    Thanks for this tip, Larry!

    Is there any quality difference between using this method versus using Airdrop between devices?

    Thanks.

    Bob

  2. Sarvs says:

    The is totally brilliant! Can’t believe it’s that simple!! I’v spent forever using random software or airdrop trying to retrieve files! Thank you SO much!

  3. Sarvs says:

    That is totally brilliant! Can’t believe it’s that simple!! I’ve spent forever using random software or Airdrop trying to retrieve files! Thank you SO much!

  4. Trevor Hughes says:

    That tip was just great and so fast.
    Thank you

  5. Dale Johnson says:

    You can also transfer mov files from iPhone to Mac without needing to use a cable, using the AirDrop app in both devices. Have to open AirDrop on both the Mac and the phone. AirDrop is in the drop down window under GO on the Mac. (This may only work with iPhones.) Then find AirDrop in Settings of the iPhone, the to General, and make sure that AirDrop is turned on.

    Then select the file in the phone and prompt it to select the Mac icon in the AirDrop window. It will transfer to your Downloads folder…kinda slow but does happen.

  6. Kelvin Jones says:

    Hi Larry, I think there’s a mix up here. The link promises Copy Files From an iPhone to a Mac – FAST!” but goes to the outline of your excellent series on Premiere. (I’m enjoying that on Wednesdays)
    Cheers,
    Kelvin Jones

  7. Larry says:

    Bob:

    There should be no quality difference – just speed and ease of use.

    Larry

  8. Larry says:

    Dale:

    You are correct. Both work. I like the security, flexibility and speed in using Preview, however.

    Larry

  9. Kelvin Jones says:

    My mistake! I didn’t actually watch the video clip. My apologies.

  10. Warren Nelson says:

    That’s great!

    However, I frequently have to ask non-tech (video or computer!) folk to “send” me material shot on their smartphones (and I’ve given up trying to get landscape mode clip…sigh).

    If you want make a hit, create a quick video on how to transfer files from your phone to your computer, both iOS and Android and PC and Mac (4 combinations by my count). Or, show how to send those clips via the interwebs without destroying data caps directly from your iOS or Android device.

    Then add instructions on how to transfer multi-hundred MB clips via the internet. Email doesn’t work, uploading to Google Drive or Dropbox requires someone to actually know how to use those tools, and the various “free transfer” products are also challenging to find and use.

    It is a freakin’ nightmare! LOLOL Help!

    If anybody can do it, you can! (Sorry about the manipulation, but I couldn’t help myself! I’m frantic! LOLOL)

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