How to Transfer Large Videos from iPhone to Mac
Quick Navigation:
- Method 1. How to Transfer Large Videos from iPhone to Mac Without iTunes/iCloud
- Method 2. How to Import Videos from iPhone to Mac via Image Capture
- Method 3. How to Send Large Video Files from iPhone to Mac via AirDrop
- Method 4. How to Transfer Long Videos from iPhone to Mac via iCloud
- Method 5. How to Send Long Videos from iPhone to Mac via VLC
- Then Bottom Line
Transferring large videos from your iPhone to your Mac is easier than you think, with five proven methods to consider. You can use the Photos app on your Mac to import videos from your iPhone, or use the Image Capture app to transfer videos and photos at the same time.
When you're cleaning up your iPhone, you might find large videos taking up space and slowing it down. To free up space or make a backup, transferring these videos to a computer is a good option.
In the previous guide, I have detailed four ways to transfer large videos from iPhone to PC for Windows users. Here I'd like to continue introducing the ways to import videos from iPhone to Mac for you who are using a computer running macOS.
Method 1. How to Transfer Large Videos from iPhone to Mac Without iTunes/iCloud
With Qiling MobiMover, a reliable iPhone transfer software, you can easily transfer files, including large videos, from your iPhone to Mac or vice versa, or sync data from one iPhone to another.
The app supports a variety of content types beyond videos, including photos, music, ringtones, contacts, messages, books, and more.
If you frequently watch videos, you may appreciate the video download feature in Qiling MobiMover, which allows you to save videos from YouTube and other sites directly to your computer or iPhone/iPad.
To transfer large videos files from iPhone to Mac:
Step 1. To continue, connect your iPhone to your Mac and tap "Trust" on your iPhone screen. Then, run Qiling MobiMover for Mac on your computer and select "Phone to Mac" followed by "Next".
Step 2. Select "Videos" among the options and click the default path to set a custom storage path if needed, then click "Transfer".
Step 3. Once the transfer process is complete, you can access the videos on your computer.
Qiling MobiMover allows you to easily import videos from your iPhone to your Mac, regardless of the video length, and transfer them to your computer within minutes, including videos from your camera roll, movies, and TV shows.
Method 2. How to Import Videos from iPhone to Mac via Image Capture
Image Capture is a built-Image Capture, an app on Mac, allows you to transfer photos and videos from a camera, iPhone/iPad, and other devices with a camera. Similar to Qiling MobiMover, it enables transferring video files using a USB cable, which is particularly useful when there's no network connection available on your devices.
To move videos from iPhone to Mac:
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your computer.
Step 2. To open Image Capture, go to Launchpad, search for "Image Capture" and then click on the program to launch it.
Step 3. To unlock your iPhone and view the photos and videos on it, simply press the power button on the top right side of your device and enter your passcode. Wait for the home screen to load, then locate the Photos app, which is usually found on the home screen.
Step 4. To upload videos from your iPhone to a computer, select the desired videos from your iPhone and choose the folder on your computer where you want to import them.
Step 5. To transfer videos from your iPhone to Mac, click the "Import" button.
Method 3. How to Send Large Video Files from iPhone to Mac via AirDrop
If your iPhone and Mac are within Bluetooth and Wi-Fi range, you can use AirDrop to share large videos between the two devices. AirDrop is a built-in file-sharing service on Apple devices, allowing you to share photos, videos, contacts, documents, and more between supported devices. Whether you want to transfer a long video from your iPhone to your Mac or vice versa, AirDrop makes it easy and convenient.
To send large videos from iPhone to Mac using AirDrop:
Step 1. Turn on AirDrop on your iPhone and Mac.
Step 2. To transfer a video from your iPhone to a computer, go to the Photos app on your iPhone and select the video you'd like to transfer.
Step 3. To share files with a Mac, tap the "Share" button and select "AirDrop" from the menu, then choose your Mac's name from the list that appears.
Step 4. The AirDrop window will appear on your Mac, prompting you to accept the video transfer from your mobile device. To proceed, select "Accept" in the prompt.
Step 5. After the data transfer is complete, navigate to the "Downloads" folder to verify the video files are present.
Method 4. How to Transfer Long Videos from iPhone to Mac via iCloud
iCloud also allows you to transfer videos from your iPhone to your Mac wirelessly, in addition to using AirDrop. For large videos, it's recommended to use iCloud Drive instead of iCloud Photos, as the latter has a 5-minute video length limit. iCloud Drive, on the other hand, can store any type of file, including large videos, as long as they're under 50GB and within your iCloud storage limit. This makes it a convenient option for downloading videos from your iPhone to your Mac.
Make sure you are using the same Apple ID account on the devices and there is enough iCloud storage for you to save the large files, then follow the steps below to get large videos from iPhone to Mac.
To send long videos from iPhone to Mac:
Step 1. To enable iCloud Drive on your iPhone, go to Settings, tap your name, then tap iCloud, and scroll down to toggle on iCloud Drive.
Step 2. Open the Photos app on your iPhone and select the "Albums" tab. Then, scroll down and choose the "Videos" option.
Step 3. To copy videos from YouTube, select the videos you want to copy and click the "Share" button.
Step 4. Scroll down to select "Save to Files" > "iCloud Drive" > "Save".
Step 5. On your Mac, click the Apple menu and choose "System Preferences" > "iCloud" > "iCloud Drive".
Step 6. Once the videos have synced to your Mac, you can find them in the "Finder" under "iCloud Drive".
If iCloud Drive is not syncing on your Mac, you can try troubleshooting the issue by checking your internet connection, restarting your Mac, and checking the iCloud Drive settings to ensure syncing is enabled. Additionally, you can try resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) and the Power Management Unit (PMU), and if the issue persists, you can contact Apple Support for further assistance.
Method 5. How to Send Long Videos from iPhone to Mac via VLC
You can also import long videos from your iPhone to your Mac using the VLC media player. With the VLC app for iOS, you can share videos between your Mac and iPhone over Wi-Fi, as long as your devices are connected to the same network.
To get a large video from iPhone to Mac:
Step 1. Download and install VLC for iOS on your iPhone.
Step 2. To send a video, go to the "Photos" app, select the video you want to send, and then proceed with the sharing options available.
Step 3. Click the share icon and choose "Save to Files" > "On My iPhone" > "VLC" to import iPhone videos into the VLC app.
Step 4. To access VLC via WiFi, open the VLC app, click the icon in the top-left corner, and then toggle on the "Sharing via WiFi" option. Note the IP address that appears below this option, as you'll need it to access the VLC interface via WiFi.
Step 5. 192.168.
Step 6. After connecting your iPhone to your computer, you can view and download videos from your iPhone by playing the video, right-clicking the window, and selecting "Save Video as" to save the video to your computer.
Then Bottom Line
Transferring large videos from iPhone to Mac is a straightforward process, and there are various methods to do so. You can use Qiling MobiMover, AirDrop, or iCloud Drive to transfer not only videos but also other large files from your iPhone to your computer. Choose the method that best suits your needs and send your videos from iPhone to Mac with ease.
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