How do I download photos from SD card to hard drive and save them in a photo folder?

I have a Mac Book Air 13.... How do I download pix from SD card to hard drive and save them in a photo folder?


Then after that how do i retrieve them to send to a friend via text?



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MacBook Air 13″, 14.5

Posted on Feb 23, 2025 5:04 PM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2025 5:15 PM

Connect an external SD card reader, use Finder to view the contents, select the pictures you want, and drag them onto the Photos app icon.


Or use Photos to import directly:


Import from storage devices and DVDs in Photos on Mac - Apple Support


Here is how to share photos from Photos app:


Share photos and videos on Mac - Apple Support



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Feb 23, 2025 5:15 PM in response to mutphybrown40

Connect an external SD card reader, use Finder to view the contents, select the pictures you want, and drag them onto the Photos app icon.


Or use Photos to import directly:


Import from storage devices and DVDs in Photos on Mac - Apple Support


Here is how to share photos from Photos app:


Share photos and videos on Mac - Apple Support



Feb 23, 2025 5:14 PM in response to mutphybrown40

To copy the photos from an SD card to your MacBook, you will need an SD card reader similar to this one from Amazon: Anker SD Card Reader 2-in-2 USB-C - Amazon.com

There are many different types of card readers with all manner of whistles and bells. Find one that meets your needs.


Once installed on your laptop, it's a simple matter to navigate to the device in a Finder window, locate the pics and copy them to the folder where you would like to keep them.

Use the Finder on Mac - Apple Support



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