Why is my Mac not recognizing my iPhone photos?

Try quitting both iTunes AND Photos. Then unplug your iDevice and plug it back in. Once both iTunes and Photos launch, see if your device is recognized. If so, quit iTunes and use Photos normally.

How do I get my Mac to recognize my camera?

Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Security & Privacy. Click the Privacy tab, then click Camera in the sidebar. Select the checkbox next to the apps that you want to use your camera in. You might be prompted to quit and reopen an app before it can use your camera.

Why won’t my Mac let me import photos?

Make sure the camera or device is turned on and the camera is set to the correct mode for importing photos. Open Photos (if it isn’t already open), then click the device under Devices in the sidebar. Note: Devices appears in the sidebar only when a camera or storage device is connected.

Why won’t my Mac recognize my camera?

Make sure the USB or USB-C cable is properly connected to your camera and the computer. If your computer has another USB port, try plugging the cable into it. Check your camera to make sure it’s turned on and set to the correct mode for importing photos. Check your camera’s memory card for damage.

How do I import photos from my Canon to my Mac?

Launch the iPhoto application on your Mac, click the “File” button, and then click “Import to Library. Select the Canon Rebel camera under “Devices”, then select all the photos from your camera that you want to import into iPhoto. Note that you can press and hold the “Command” button to select multiple photos at once.

How do I reset my Mac camera?

How to use Terminal to restart your Mac camera:

1. To open Terminal, go to Applications > Utilities > Terminal in Finder.
2. Type in the command sudo killall VDCAssistant and press Enter.
3. Enter your password in the pop-up window.
4. Open FaceTime again — the camera should now be working.

How do I import photos to my Mac?

Connect your iPhone to Mac using a USB cable. Open the Photos app on your Mac. In the upper menu of the Photos app, choose Import. Click Import all new photos or select the photos you need and click Import Selected.

How do I add a camera to my Mac?

Plug a USB cable into your camera. Plug the other end into one of the USB ports on your MacBook Pro. Note that USB cables for cameras feature different connectors on each end, only one of which fits the port on the camera.

How do I transfer photos to computer?

First, connect your phone to a PC with a USB cable that can transfer files.

1. Turn your phone on and unlock it. Your PC can’t find the device if the device is locked.
2. On your PC, select the Start button and then select Photos to open the Photos app.
3. Select Import > From a USB device, then follow the instructions.