How can I migrate selected files from old iMac to new iMac?

I used Migration Assistant to go from old Intel iMac to new iMac. How can I migrate selected folders from my old Desktop to the new one? I don't need everything, definitely some.



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iMac 24″, macOS 15.2

Posted on Jan 22, 2025 1:35 PM

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Jan 22, 2025 2:08 PM in response to Fromab2

You have several options for transferring folders from one Mac to another.


• Use an external drive, (SSD or flash) and the drag and drop method to transfer those folders.

Connect and use other storage devices with Mac - Apple Support

(You cannot use a Time Machine backup disk for this.)


• Use file sharing to move your folders from one Mac to another.

Set up file sharing on Mac - Apple Support


• Set up the old iMac in target disk mode to transfer those folders.

Transfer files between two Mac computers using target disk mode - Apple Support



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