You can transfer photos from your iPhone to your Mac using several methods. The simplest approach is to use the Photos app: connect your iPhone with a USB cable, unlock it, and tap "Trust" when prompted. Open the Photos app on your Mac, select your iPhone from the sidebar, and click "Import Selected" or "Import All New Photos." The imported photos automatically organize into your Photos library.
Alternatively, use iCloud Photos to sync automatically across devices. Enable iCloud Photos on both your iPhone (Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Photos) and Mac (System Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Photos). Your photos then appear in the Photos app on both devices without manual transfer.
For a manual file-based approach, connect your iPhone and use the Finder (on newer Macs) or Image Capture to locate and drag photos directly to a folder. You can also use AirDrop: open Photos on your iPhone, select images, tap Share, choose AirDrop, and select your Mac.
A third-party option is to use cloud services like Google Photos, OneDrive, or Dropbox, which upload photos from your iPhone and let you download them on your Mac. These work well if you want cloud backup alongside local copies. Choose the method that best fits your workflow—Photos app import works fastest for occasional transfers, while iCloud Photos is best for seamless ongoing synchronization.