airdrop settings - send files unlocked for editing

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airdrop settings - send files unlocked for editing

Hello, I airdrop a lot of photos to myself which I the edit on my Mac. Since the latest IoS update, the photos arrive as locked for editing There is a way around it (I copy the jpeg photos as a Tiffs, make changes, then save the new version as a jpeg again) but it is very laborious. I would simply like to send photos that are unlocked for editing. Does anyone know where and how to change the settings for this? Thank you!

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 12, 2023 6:44 AM

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Sparks0829

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Mar 14, 2023 10:04 AM in response to Bellejournee

Hi there Bellejournee,

Are you using the Photos app on your iPhone to AirDrop these photos to your Mac or a different app? Are you opening them in Preview?

Try following these steps to ensure they're unlocked in Finder:

Lock PDFs and images in Preview on Mac - Apple Support

Send over these details, and we'll take a closer look from there.

Thanks!

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Bellejournee Author

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Mar 15, 2023 7:52 AM in response to Bellejournee

Thanks for this! When I drop the locked jpeg from Finder into the Photos App, I can edit it. So that helps. Although I still quite liked editing pics directly in Preview....

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Bellejournee Author

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Mar 15, 2023 12:52 AM in response to Sparks0829

Hello, Thanks so much for your response! Yes, I am indeed using the photo app on my iphone to send jpegs to my mac, where I open them in Finder with Preview. I've looked at the link you sent : the weird thing is, when I look at GetInfo, the 'lock' box is unticked ... but the file is nonetheless locked. When I open it, there is an arrow next to the document title name - but you cannot select or deselect it,it is pale gray and won't move. Pics attached to demostrate.

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mingoslkd

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Mar 15, 2023 7:30 AM in response to Bellejournee

Hi Bellejournee,

Do you find the same issue, with being unable to edit, when you view the AirDropped photo in the Photos app? You show macOS Catalina, so here is that page with info on editing photos:

Photo editing basics in Photos on Mac - Apple Support

If you're still having issues, you'll want to contact Apple Support, so they can take a look at what's happening.

Apple Support

Take care!

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