iTrans: Fast iPhone Photo & Video Transfer for macOS

iTrans is a lightweight macOS utility for transferring photos and videos from iPhone to Mac folders without using Photos.app. Watch the demo and support the release!

Company & Product Updates~2 min readFebruary 4, 2026By Q.Z.L Team
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iTrans: A Simple and Fast Way to Transfer iPhone Media to Mac

We’re excited to introduce iTrans, a lightweight macOS utility that lets you transfer photos and videos from your iPhone directly into folders on your Mac — no Photos.app required.

Check out the demo video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHXPhRc0x2o


What is iTrans?

iTrans is designed for speed and simplicity. It allows users to:

  • Quickly move photos and videos from iPhone to Mac folders
  • Avoid syncing with Photos.app or other libraries
  • Organize media directly into the filesystem for backups or editing

It’s perfect for users who want a clean, fast workflow without extra overhead.


Why We Built iTrans

Managing iPhone media on a Mac can be slow and cumbersome. We wanted a tool that:

  • Prioritizes speed
  • Minimizes extra steps
  • Keeps your Mac filesystem organized

iTrans was born out of the need for simplicity and efficiency.


How It Works

  • Plug in your iPhone
  • Open iTrans
  • Select the photos and videos you want to transfer
  • Choose the destination folder on your Mac
  • Click transfer — done!

It’s that simple.


Demo Video

See iTrans in action in this short demo:


Support iTrans

To publish iTrans on the Mac App Store, Apple requires a $99 annual developer fee.

If you find iTrans useful and want to help support its release, you can contribute here:
Support iTrans – Help Publish on the Mac App Store

Even if you can’t contribute financially, feedback, testing, or sharing this post is hugely appreciated!


Next Steps for iTrans

  • Publish on the Mac App Store
  • Collect user feedback for improvements
  • Explore features like bulk transfers and folder organization presets
  • Keep iTrans lightweight, fast, and user-friendly

We can’t wait for Mac users to try iTrans and make transferring iPhone media fast and easy. Watch the demo and support the release today!

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