How To Transfer Documents From Mac To Mac. If you used time machine to back up your files from another mac to a storage device such as an external disk you can copy the files from the. Open migration assistant which is in the utilities folder of your applications folder.
Next open the location you wish to copy the file to then select edit paste to move a file copy to that location. You will find a list of sharing options and select airdrop option. If both computers are using macos sierra or later place them near each other with wi fi turned on.
Then select edit copy filename.
Trying to figure out the best way to transfer all of your data files and settings over to a new macbook or imacin this video i show you the best 2 ways to. Make sure both computers are connected to the same network and. Transfer data from old mac to new mac. Open migration assistant which is in the utilities folder of your applications folder.