Transfer photos from Android to Mac easily

MacDroid makes it simple to download photos from Android to Mac. Move photos quickly over USB or Wi-Fi and enjoy a smooth, hassle-free workflow. Keep your favorite memories safe and accessible anytime.

Available for both Apple silicon and

Requires macOS 10.15.4 or newer; compatible with all Android and MTP devices
*$19.99 per year. Billed annually (auto-renewal). This option includes no trial period.

As you can see, MacDroid is a really fast way to connect Android to Mac in a minute.

How to connect Android device to Mac with MacDroid

Wi-Fi
USB

1

Enable Developer options

Open Settings on your Android device and go to the "About phone" section. Locate the phone's build number and tap on it seven times.

Activate the Developer options on Android

2

Enable USB Debugging

Find and switch on the "USB debugging mode" in the System Settings of your phone.
You can find this option here: Settings ❯ Developer Options ❯ USB Debugging

3

Add your device

According to the Android version installed on your device, click the corresponding button and follow the on-screen instructions. After pairing, you can transfer photos from Android to Mac wirelessly.

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1

Connect your Android device to Mac

Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable. Install and launch MacDroid, open “Devices” in its main menu, and find your Android smartphone on the list.

Connect Android device to Mac with a USB cable

2

Allow your Mac to access the device

Select either ADB or MTP mode, and follow the steps to confirm this device on your computer.

3

Start transferring photos

Now that your phone is connected and confirmed, you can browse, move, or upload pictures to Mac, all from the convenience of Finder.

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Why MacDroid is perfect for photo transfer

MacDroid allows you to transfer images from Android to Mac quickly and effortlessly. Your device appears in Finder as soon as it’s connected via USB or Wi-Fi, giving instant access to all your photos. You can upload and download multiple photos at once and work with files as with regular folders.

Easily copy full-resolution photos directly between devices without extra software. Besides that, MacDroid preserves photo metadata in all transfer directions, so dates, locations, and other important details remain unchanged. With our app, keeping your photos organized across Android and macOS is simple and efficient.

What others say

This application can help me for transfer photos from my mac to Samsung S25 Ultra and otherwise.

Alicia Cooper 5.0

The unpaid version itself does all the work you need… go For it and you’ll enjoy the app

Anthony Benoit 5.0

I take a lot of photos for my travel blog, and transferring them from my Pixel to my Mac used to be a mess. MacDroid finally made it as simple as plugging in a cable. I can preview the photos right in Finder and drag only the ones I need.

Harry Edwards 4.9

I often shoot product photos on my Android phone for my small craft shop. With MacDroid, I move everything to my MacBook in minutes, and the files stay in the original quality. No cloud uploads, no compression - just direct transfer.

Maria Solis 4.9

Overall rating 4.5

based on 958 reviews

Brands of supported devices

Android smartphones

Samsung

Pixel

Motorola

OnePlus

Xiaomi

Vivo

Oppo

HTC

Nokia

Other compatible devices

Oculus

Nintendo

Amazon

Garmin

Onyx Boox

Sony Walkman

GoPro

FAQ

1. What else can be transferred from an Android device to a Mac apart from photos?

MacDroid supports transferring all common file types, including videos, music, documents, folders, archives, and most other data stored on your device. However, some protected or system files may not be available for transfer, as Android itself restricts access to them.

MacDroid

Version 2.7.902, released 20 October, 2025

Сompatible with any Android and MTP devices

Requires macOS 10.15.4 or newer versions.

overall rank: 4.5 based on 958 user reviews