How to Transfer Photos from iPad to Mac

- Lost all the photos on the computer after reinstalling the system but they are on iPad

- Get a new MacBook Pro 2016 and need to import photos again from iPad for backup

- Move photos from iPad to Mac to spare more space for music, videos and Apps

If you are struck in any situation above and want to transfer photos from iPad to Mac, this post is what you are looking for.

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When it comes to transferring photos between iPhone iPad and computer, there is no doubt that the first answer emerge in our mind is iTunes. Indeed, iTunes does great in syncing photos from Mac to iPhone, but not vice versa. Fortunately, Mac is preinstalled with some fantastic photo processing applications, such as, iPhoto, Preview and Image Capture. All of them can be used to download photos from your old iPad or iPad mini/Air/Pro to Mac.

However, all of these Apple Tools only supports transferring Camera Roll Photos from iDevice to Mac, that is to say, you can't transfer Photo Stream, Photo Library and My Albums photos from your iPad to Mac. In this post we will introduce to you a powerful tool - iMobie AnyTrans, which can help you move all the photos from iPad to Mac.

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A Brief Introduction to AnyTrans

AnyTrans is the best-value iPhone, iPad and iPod content manager that helps transfer pictures from iPhone/iPad/iPod touch to Mac, or sync photos from Mac to iPhone iPad iPod touch easily. And all the photos, including Photo Stream, Photo Library and My Albums photos can be transferred to Mac, no matter iMac, MacBook or Mac mini. Furthermore, AnyTrans helps transfer music, videos, notes, contacts, messages, voice memos, voice mails, and more from iPad to PC/Mac as backup, and you can view them any time on your computer.

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How to Transfer Photos from iPad to Mac with AnyTrans

Step 1. Launch AnyTrans from your Mac, and link your iPad to it with a USB.

Step 2. Scroll down to click on Photos tab. Here you can choose photos from Camera Roll, Photo Stream, Photo Library, Photo Share, Albums, etc.

Step 3. We take Camera Roll as an example. Tap on Camera Roll, and select the photos you want to transfer to Mac, and click the To Mac button start transferring photos from iPad to Mac computer.

Note: This method also can be applied to transfer photos iPhone or iPod touch to Mac.

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The Bottom Line

As you can see, it is quite easy to transfer photos from iPad to Mac with AnyTrans. You can easily copy photos between computer and iOS devices, and manage your photos better by editing, deleting, renaming, moving. Why Not Download AnyTrans and Give it A Try Now! By the way, if you have any question or any idea about AnyTrans or this post, please be free to contact us.