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I have less than 2GB left in my Iphonez 13 pro max, I was thinking if I import my photos to my MacBook can I delete them from my iPhone or they will be deleted from the Mac as well? thank you

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 27, 2022 5:51 PM

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Posted on Sep 27, 2022 6:03 PM

You can certainly move your photos to your MacBook and then delete them from your iPhone. Just don't sync them with iCloud on your MacBook and then delete them as they'd delete from iCloud as well.


Sync photos between your Mac and iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (AU)


Or this link --> Transfer photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your Mac or PC - Apple Support



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Sep 27, 2022 6:03 PM in response to NathMoney

You can certainly move your photos to your MacBook and then delete them from your iPhone. Just don't sync them with iCloud on your MacBook and then delete them as they'd delete from iCloud as well.


Sync photos between your Mac and iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (AU)


Or this link --> Transfer photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your Mac or PC - Apple Support



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