If you don’t have iTunes on your computer, install it before proceeding. If iTunes prompts you to update it, click Download iTunes when prompted. You’ll have to restart your computer after the download finishes.

You may have to click Trust This Computer or some other prompt before the icon will appear.

If you don’t see Photos in the menu, type photos into the text box at the bottom of the Start menu and then click Photos at the top of the menu.

If you’re using an iPad charger that has a USB 3. 0 connector, you may need to buy a USB 3. 0 to USB-C adapter before you can attach it to your Mac.

If your iPad doesn’t show up on the left side of the window, unlock it by pressing the Home button, entering the passcode, and pressing the Home button again.

If you want to import all photos that aren’t already on your Mac, skip this step.

The button will also display the number of selected imaged (e. g. , Import 10 Selected). If you’re importing all of your iPad’s new photos (i. e. , photos not on your Mac), click the blue Import All New Photos button instead.