How to transfer iPhone photos to Mac using AirDrop?

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To free up some storage space on your iPhone, you may consider transferring your iPhone photos to your Mac machine. There are several ways to transfer iPhone photos, one of them is using Apple's AirDrop application. Here's how you can use AirDrop to transfer iPhone photos to your Mac:
  1. Use this method if you just want to transfer a few images. AirDrop allows you to quickly transfer files over a wireless connection. It can be useful if you only need to send an image or two to your Mac.
  2. Enable AirDrop on your iPhone. You'll need to be running iOS 8 or later, as well as using a Mac running Yosemite or later. Your iPhone will need to be an iPhone 5 or newer model.
  3. Swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone screen and tap the AirDrop button. Select "Everyone" when prompted.
  4. Open a Finder window on your Mac. You can access AirDrop from the Finder.
  5. Make sure your Mac and iPhone are connected to the same wireless network.
  6. Click the "AirDrop" option in the Favorites section. You'll find this on the left side of the Finder window.
  7. Click the "Allow me to be discovered by" menu and select "Everyone." This will allow your Mac to find your iPhone.
  8. Open the image you want to share on your iPhone. Open the image in your Photos app.
  9. Tap the "Share" button and select "AirDrop." A list of nearby AirDrop recipients will appear.
  10. Tap your Mac in the list of AirDrop recipients. A message will appear on your Mac, asking you to accept the transfer.
  11. Accept the transfer and open the copied image. As soon as you accept the transfer, the image will be sent to your computer. Turn off AirDrop after you're finished transferring images.

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