While you can transfer files and photos from one Mac to another using a USB cable, the easiest way to move Files and Photos from Mac to another MacBook is to use the AirDrop feature as available in macOS.
AirDrop Files and Photos From Mac to Mac
The AirDrop feature makes use of Bluetooth to identify nearby Apple Devices and Wi-Fi Network to transfer Photos, Videos and Files between two Apple Devices.
Hence, you need to make sure that both sending and receiving devices are connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Network. The other requirement is to properly Setup the AirDrop feature on both sending and receiving devices.
Step 1. Enable Wi-Fi & Bluetooth on Both Devices
Follow the steps below to make sure that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Networks are enabled and active on both devices.
1. Click on the Bluetooth Icon in the top menu-bar (top-right corner) and move the toggle next to Bluetooth to ON position.
2. Similarly, select the Wi-Fi icon located in the top-menu bar and move the toggle next to Wi-Fi to ON position.
Step 2. Setup AirDrop on Both Devices
The next step is to make sure that both devices are properly setup to use AirDrop.
1. Click on the Happy Face Finder icon located in the dock of your Mac.
2. Next, click on the Go tab in top-menu bar and select AirDrop in the drop-down menu.
3. On the next screen, click on Allow me to be Discovered by option and select Everyone from the drop-down.
Note: You can also select Contacts Only option, but choosing Everyone reduces chance of errors.
4. Repeat the above steps on the other Mac to setup AirDrop on the other device as well.
3. AirDrop Photos From Mac to Mac
After the two devices are setup for AirDrop, you can follow the steps below to AirDrop Photos from Mac to Mac.
1. Open the Photos App on your Mac and select photos that you want to transfer to the other device.
2. Once the Photos are selected, click on the Share icon.
3. From the drop-down menu, click on the AirDrop option.
4. On the next pop-up, select the other Mac that you want to AirDrop Photos to.
5. On the receiving device, you will see a confirmation pop-up, click on Accept the transfer option to receive photos by AirDrop.
4. AirDrop Files From Mac to Mac
The steps to AirDrop Files from Mac to Mac are quite similar to Airdropping Photos from Mac to Mac.
1. Click on the Happy Face Finder icon located in the dock of your Mac.
2. Next, click on the Go tab in top-menu bar and select AirDrop in the drop-down menu.
2. On the next screen, simply drag and drop the File into the circle of your device.
3. On the receiving device, you will see a confirmation pop-up, click on Accept the transfer option to receive photos by AirDrop.
The transferred File will be available in the Downloads Folder of the receiving Mac.