How to Transfer Files on MacOS Catalina

Last Updated: February 2, 2020

Have you updated your macOS and can't find iTunes to transfer your files? With macOS Catalina, Apple has reorganized iTunes. Now there is Apple Music app for music, Apple TV for videos, Apple Podcasts and Apple Books. This wikiHow will show you how to transfer your files without iTunes on MacOS 10.15.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:
Transferring Files from Mac to iPhone/iPad

1
Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac. You can use a USB/USB-C cable that works with your particular device and computer.
2
Click the Finder menu bar and select your iPhone or iPad.

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3
Locate your files. At the top of the Finder window, click Files.
4
Transfer your files. Drag the file(s) that you would like on your device from the Finder window onto the device window. It will automatically start transferring the file.
- You will see the file name in the device file list once it has transferred.
5
Disconnect your device. Before removing your device, be sure to click the eject button to eject it. This looks like a triangle with a line underneath it.

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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:
Transferring Files from iPhone/iPad to Mac

1
Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac. You can use a USB/USB-C cable that works with your particular device and computer.
2
Click the Finder menu bar and select your iPhone or iPad.
3
Locate your files. At the top of the Finder window, click Files.
4
Click the expansion triangle beside an app name to see the files on your iPhone.
5
Transfer your files. Drag one or several files to your Finder window.
- You will see the file in the Finder window once it has transferred.
6
Disconnect your device. Before removing your device, be sure to click the eject button to eject it. This looks like a triangle with a line underneath it.

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