How to Sync iPhone to Mac

TL;DR

• You can sync iPhone to Mac by sending files directly to your iPhone apps, not by syncing a full library
• WALTR PRO lets you drag and drop files from Mac to iPhone, including formats Apple normally rejects
• After the first cable connection, you can transfer over Wi-Fi on the same network

Intro

If you try to sync iPhone to Mac with Apple’s default tools, you often hit limits. Some formats do not work, and “library sync” can feel risky when you just want to add a few files.

This guide shows a simple way to move files from your Mac to your iPhone using WALTR PRO, with drag and drop and optional Wi-Fi transfer.

What syncing iPhone to Mac means with WALTR PRO

With WALTR PRO, syncing is not “replace my iPhone library with my Mac library”.

• Pick the files you want
• Drop them into WALTR PRO
• They land in the right native iPhone app

Music goes to the Music app. Videos go to the TV app. Books go to the Books app. Your current library stays as it is.

How to sync iPhone to Mac using WALTR PRO

What you need before starting:

Download the WALTR app, too:

Step 1, connect your iPhone once

Connect your iPhone to your Mac with a cable. Unlock your iPhone and tap Trust if you see the prompt.

Open WALTR PRO. Your device should appear in the app.

Step 2, drag and drop your files

Drag files from Finder into the WALTR PRO window.

Common examples:

• FLAC albums
• MKV or AVI videos
• EPUB or PDF books M4R ringtones

WALTR PRO converts formats when needed and sends the result to the right iPhone app.

Step 3, check where the file landed

Open the related iPhone app.

• Music app for songs
• TV app for videos
• Books app for books
• Settings for ringtones

If you dropped multiple items, they appear in the library like normal content.

Step 4, switch to Wi-Fi transfers

After the first cable pairing, you can transfer over Wi-Fi.

What most people get wrong

They expect a full “sync”, not a direct transfer

WALTR PRO is for sending files you choose, not for mirroring a whole library.

That is why it feels safer when you only want to add new files.

They drop a file and look in the wrong app

If you drop a video and check Photos, you might think it failed. Videos usually go to the TV app, not Photos.

They try Wi-Fi first

Wi-Fi transfer needs the first cable connection. Do the cable pairing once, then go wireless.

Key takeaways

• WALTR PRO is about adding files, not replacing libraries
• Drag and drop is the core workflow Many “unsupported” formats work because conversion happens during transfer
• After first pairing, Wi-Fi transfer is available on the same network

FAQs

Can WALTR PRO sync iPhone to Mac without Finder

Yes. You can transfer files from Mac to iPhone directly with WALTR PRO.

Can I add FLAC to iPhone from Mac

Yes. Drop FLAC into WALTR PRO and the file is converted for iPhone playback.

Can I transfer MKV video to iPhone from Mac

Yes. Drop the video into WALTR PRO and it is converted to an iPhone-friendly format.

Do I need a cable every time

No. You need a cable once for pairing, then Wi-Fi transfer can work on the same network.

Where do the files appear on iPhone

In the native apps, like Music, TV, and Books, depending on file type.