How to Copy Files From Mac to iPhone and iPad Plug your ‌iPhone‌, ‌iPad‌, or iPod touch into your Mac using the supplied cable. If you have a USB-C Mac, you may need an adapter.

Use one of these methods to transfer a file from your Mac to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

The received file will appear in the Mac’s Downloads folder. And that’s all there is to it—using AirDrop to copy files between a Mac and iOS device.