How can I connect my iPhone 16 with iMac to sync photos?

You could also synchronize the two using iCloud Photos (assuming you have enough iCloud space).

Transfer photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac or PC - Apple Support

Or, you can use AirDrop with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled on the iMac and the iPhone. No cables necessary. The image's internal EXIF DateTimeOriginal timestamp is applied to the creation date on the iMac.

Use AirDrop on iPhone to send items to nearby Apple devices - Apple Support

You just connect them with a USB cable. The cable needs a USB-C plug on the end that plugs into your phone; and either a USB-C or USB-A plug on the end that plugs into your iMac (iMacs have both type of plugs on the back).

But note that the USB cable that came with your iPhone 16 is just a charging cable; it won't transfer data. You need to use a fully data-capable USB cable. Here are two examples:

• Monoprice Select USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A Cable (3', Black)
• Comprehensive USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Male Cable (3')

Once they are plugged together, if you want to download pictures, open the Photos app (if you want your pictures to go into Photos) -or- open the Image Capture app if you just want to copy (transfer) the pictures to your drive.

Or these cables:

Monoprice Essentials USB-C to USB-A 3.1 Gen 2 Cable 10Gbps 3A 30AWG Black 1m (3.3ft)

Monoprice Essentials USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 Cable - 10Gbps 5A 30AWG White 1m (3.3ft)

You can use AirDrop or if your Mac is connect to the same iCloud as your iPhone and you have iCloud Photos your photos sould be on your mac

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