Image Capture
Importing pictures
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Connect your iPhone to your Mac with a USB cable.
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Unlock your iPhone and tap "Trust This Computer" if prompted.
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Open Image Capture app
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Select your iPhone from the sidebar.
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Choose a destination folder
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Click "Download All" or select specific photos and click "Download".
This method skips iCloud syncing and Photos app imports, making it a quick and direct way to get your images onto your Mac.