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Dilanniss
Mar 19, 2026Copper Contributor
Safe way to backup iphone to macbook pro without icloud
Hi everyone, I recently got an iPhone 17 Pro (128GB), and I'm starting to worry about storage since I have a lot of important photos and videos. I want to back everything up to my Mac safely, prefer...
bonirl
Mar 19, 2026Bronze Contributor
You can use the built-in Screenshot app on your Mac. It’s ideal for backup iphone to mac: it’s simple to use, fast, and preserves the original quality of your photos and videos.
Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable
Step 2: Open Image Capture
Step 3: Select your iPhone under ‘Devices’ in the left-hand sidebar
Step 4: At the bottom, click the ‘Import’ drop-down menu and select a folder on your Mac
Step 5: Press Cmd+A to select all photos and videos
Step 6: Click ‘Import’ and wait for the transfer to complete.
It is a reliable tool that allows you to backup iphone to mac without the need for any other software.