Fast and easy way to transfer photos from iphone to mac?

Transferring photos from iPhone to Mac using the built-in Photos.app is definitely super convenient, but let's talk about speed. Honestly, if you're dealing with a massive photo library or a ton of videos, the transfer can feel like it’s dragging on. I’ve had moments where I’m just sitting there watching that progress bar inch forward like it’s taking a leisurely stroll. If you’re in a hurry or have a lot of high-res videos, you might want to look at other options that can do the job faster.

Next, there's the whole organizational thing. When you import photos, they get stored in the Photos library, which is great for keeping everything tidy. But if you want to keep them organized in a specific way or have them in certain folders, you'll need to export them again later. That adds an extra step that can be a bit of a hassle, especially if you like to keep your files super organized.

Another thing is that if your iPhone isn’t unlocked or is running an outdated version of iOS, when you transferring photos from iPhone to Mac, you’ll be stuck staring at “connect device” prompts. Make sure your phone's all set up before you start, or it'll just waste your time.

Oh, and let’s not forget about compatibility. If your Mac isn’t up-to-date with macOS, you won’t have access to the latest features, and that might limit how smoothly everything goes. So, you might need to update your software, and nobody likes a long update process.