MacBook Air not recognizing camera SD card reader connected via USB-C to Lightning adapter

Do I need to purchase another SD Card camera reader for my MacBook Air in order to transfer photos to it? I have Apple's Lightning to Sd Card camera reader connected to an Apple USB-C to Lightning adapter, but it is not supported by my Apple MacBook Air ( 15" 2023 M2).



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Original Title: Lightning to SD Card Camera reader connected via USB-C to lightning adapter not recognized by 15" 2023 MacBook Air- why?

MacBook Air 15″, macOS 14.6

Posted on Aug 8, 2025 11:37 AM

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Posted on Aug 8, 2025 12:07 PM

Hi.


That combo won’t work. The Lightning SD reader is made for iPhones and iPads not Macs. You’ll need a USB-C SD card reader for your MacBook

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