How do I download all pictures from iPhone to MacBook Air? When I delete a picture on my phone it deletes from my Mac and I don't want that.k

I Want to download all my pictures from my iPhone to MacBook Air. Right now they icloud sync but when I delete pictures on my phone they delete off of my Mac. And I do not want that.

MacBook Air

Posted on Feb 15, 2016 8:37 AM

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Feb 15, 2016 8:43 AM in response to Kaylastudzz

Sounds like you are using iCloud Photo Library, which, by definition, is a single place where all your photos are stored, and anything you do to them from anyplace is reflected on all places. Here are some support articles that explain how iCloud Photo Library works:


iCloud Photo Library FAQ - Apple Support


iCloud Photo Library Help - Apple Support


If you do not want what you do on your device to be propagated to the iCloud Photo Library, you need to turn it off on your device under Settings>Photos & Camera. You will then have to import your photos to your Mac to get them uploaded to the iCloud Photo Library from your Mac.


Best of luck,


GB

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