I want to transfer photos from gen 9 iPad to my iMac os 10.14.7 and it won’t connect by airdrop

Hi there elinor82,

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If you're trying to use AirDrop to move content from your iPad to your iMac, check out the steps below:

"Before you begin

• Make sure that the person you're sending to is nearby and within Bluetooth and Wi-Fi range.
• Check that you and the person you're sending to have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on. If either of you have Personal Hotspot on, turn it off.
• Check if the person you're sending to has their AirDrop set to receive from Contacts Only. If they do, and you’re in their Contacts, they need to have your Apple ID's email address or mobile number in your contact card for AirDrop to work.
• If you're not in their Contacts, have them set their AirDrop receiving setting to Everyone in order to receive the file.

You can put your AirDrop receiving setting to Contacts Only or Receiving Off at any time to control who can see your device and send you content in AirDrop.

How to use AirDrop

Follow the steps for your device.

On your iPhone 11 or later

1. Open an app, then tap Share or the Share button . If you share a photo from the Photos app, you can swipe left or right and select multiple photos.
2. Tap the AirDrop button.
3. If the person that you want to share with also has an iPhone 11 or later model, point your iPhone in the direction of the other iPhone.
4. Tap the profile picture of its user at the top of the screen. Or you can use AirDrop between your own Apple devices. If you see a red numbered badge on the AirDrop button, there are multiple devices nearby that you can share with. Tap the AirDrop button, then tap the user that you want to share with. Learn what to do if you don't see the AirDrop user or your other device.

If the person you're sharing content with is in your Contacts, you'll see an image with their name. If they're not in your Contacts, you'll see just their name without an image."

This information can be found in How to use AirDrop on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

This page may also help: Transfer photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your Mac or PC

We hope this helps.