Comparison Between 5 Different Methods to Transfer Photos from iPad to Mac

What should be the best methods to transfer photos from iPad to Mac? iCloud enables you backup photos in the cloud, but only provides a limited 5GB free storage. As for AirDrop, it should be complicated and time consuming if there are too many photos. The default solution to transfer photos from iPad to Mac just moves all the photos without selection.

In order to manage and transfer the desired photos from iPad to Mac only, MediaServer should be one of the best-recommended solutions you have to take into consideration. Just find out the detailed processes to transfer the photos and the comparison from the article now.

• Part 1: How to transfer photos from iPad to Mac with MediaServer
• Part 2: How to move photos from iPad to Mac through iCloud
• Part 3: How to sync photos from iPad to Mac via AirDrop
• Part 4: How to transfer photos from iPad to Mac via Instashare
• Part 5: What are the differences between 4 transfer solutions

Part 1: How to transfer photos from iPad to Mac with MediaServer

WidsMob MediaServer is able to turn Mac into a media server, which you transfer photos from iPad to Mac with ease. When you install the program, it will automatically recognize any UPnP devices with the same network. What is more, you can stream photos, videos and audios between Mac and other devices with ease.

1. Stream photos, videos and audios with iPad, Mac and other UPnP devices.

2. Control over devices within the same network according to requirements.

3. Preview, transfer and download iPad photos and videos on Mac.

4. Manage the file number and size when transfer photos from iPad to Mac.

Step 1: When you install MediaServer, you can launch the program to access all other UPnP devices. Within the same network, you can transfer photos from iPad to Mac with ease.

Step 2: Make sure you have installed some UPnP application, such as UPNP Xtreme. If you want to manually turn iPad into a media server, you have to set up UPnP agreement for iPad instead.

Step 3: Preview and choose the desired photos from in different folders. If you want to copy photos from computer to iPad with the original quality, you can simple save these files to Mac within one click.

Part 2: How to move photos from iPad to Mac through iCloud

Make sure that you have the latest version of iCloud for both iPad and Mac. After that you should sign in the same Apple ID for them and use the same Wi-Fi connection. Now just follow the process to transfer photos from iPad to Mac with iCloud as below.

Step 1: Go to “Settings” > your account > “iCloud” > “Photos” to turn on the iCloud Photos option. It will transfer the iCloud photos to other devices with the same account.

Step 2: Go to “System Preferences” > “iCloud” on Mac. After that you can click the “Options” button next to “Photos” and select “iCloud Photos” to transfer photos from iPad to Mac.

Step 3: Your latest shots are automatically added to iCloud Photos, and any organizational changes or edits you make are always kept up to date across all your devices.

Since iCloud only provides 5GB free storage space, you have to subscribe the service every month if you want to transfer more photos. You are not able to transfer the desired photos from iPad to Mac only as for the solution.

Part 3: How to sync photos from iPad to Mac via AirDrop

If you just need to transfer several photos from iPad to Mac, AirDrop should be one of the best choices you have to take into consideration. Similar to MediaServer, you can transfer limited files between different devices with the same network with ease.

Step 1: Launch AirDrop on your MacBook. Open Finder and choose “AirDrop” on the right pane under “Favorites”. Choose “Contacts Only” or “Everyone” on the bottom beside “Allow me to be discovered by” icon.

Step 2: Go to your iPad and open Photos app to select transferred photos from iPad to Mac. Select and long press albums or pictures you want to sync photos from iPad to Mac.

Step 3: Click “Share” icon on the bottom of the screen. Choose the name of your MacBook under “Tap to share with AirDrop”. Now you can download the photos from your Mac.

Just as mentioned, you can transfer a limited photos with the methods, or else it should be difficult to sync the photos one by one. Another problem for transferring photos between iPad to Mac for the method is that you have to handle both devices at the same time.

Part 4: How to transfer photos from iPad to Mac via Instashare

Instashare is another method to transfer photos from iPad to Mac wirelessly. Besides the basic features to transfer photos online, you can also type URL address or pair two devices, which means that you can transfer photos from iPad to Mac just after installing Instashare.

Step 1: Download and install Instashare both on iPad and MacBook. After that select images in your Photos app on iPad and save them in a separate folder on the desktop.

Step 2: Drag and drop pictures into the Devices page. Click “Allow” to start transferring photos from iPad to Mac. It takes a few minutes to transfer all the photos to computer.

Step 3: After that you can launch the program on your Mac to get all the synced images on your OS X Yosemite soon.

Without file type limits or latest versions, you are able to transfer photos from iPad to Mac out of backing up in cloud. Even though the operate system is old enough to be obsoleted. As a result, you can apply Instashare app nearly on all devices to sync photos.

Part 5: What are the differences between 4 transfer solutions

You can find all the possible methods to transfer photos from iPad to Mac without USB. What should be the best one choice for you? Just check out more detailed information as the following chart.

Conclusion

Here are 4 different ways for you to transfer photos from iPad to Mac wirelessly. If you do not have multiply pictures to sync, you can choose AirDrop to transfer photos from iPad to Mac. iCloud Photo Library should be a nice solution if you have already subscribe the service. As for Instashare, you are able to transfer photos from iPad to Mac freely after installation. When you just need to check the shared photos, or transfer the desired photos only, WidsMob MediaServer should be the ultimate solution you have to taken into consideration.