How to transfer documents from iPhone to my Mac
Solution 1:
- See https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/transfer-files-iphone-computer-iphf2d851b9/ios#:~:text=1%20Connect%20iPhone%20to%20your%20Mac.%20You%20can,of%20the%20Finder%20window%2C%20click%20...%20See%20More
- Use AirDrop
- Enable File Sharing on the Mac (System Preferences -> Sharing), take note of the name of your Mac, and then
- open the Files app on the iPhone
- Tap "Browse", tap the three bullets at top right, select "Connect to Server"
- Enter the name of your Mac as `Mac Name.local, on the next screen enter your login data (from the Mac)
- Your Mac will now be listed under "Shared" in Files app
- Navigate to the folder you want to copy
- Tap "Select", select the folder, tap the sharing icon on bottom left, tap "Save to Files" and navigate to your Mac there to copy the folder.
As long as both the iPhone and the Mac are in the same local WiFi network, transferring documents over WiFi won't use the Internet.