How to Select Multiple Photos on MacBook

If you’re a MacBook user, you know that managing your photos can be a bit of a hassle, especially when it comes to selecting multiple photos at once.

In this case, selecting multiple photos on a MacBook can save you a lot of time and effort.

In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of selecting multiple photos on your MacBook using two methods.

How to select multiple photos on MacBook

1. Method 1

1. Open the Photos app on your MacBook.
2. Navigate to the folder or album where the photos you want to select are located.
3. Hold down the Command key on your keyboard and click on each photo you want to select. The selected photos will be highlighted with a blue border.

2. Method 2

1. Open the Photos app on your MacBook.
2. Navigate to the folder or album where the photos you want to select are located.
3. Click on the first photo you want to select to highlight it.
4. Scroll down or up to the last photo you want to select.
5. Hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and click on the last photo you want to select. This will select all the photos in between the first and last photo you clicked on.

How to select multiple photos on iPhone

To select multiple photos on an iPhone, you can follow these steps;

1. Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
2. Navigate to the album or folder where your photos are located.
3. Tap the “Select” button in the top right corner of the screen.
4. Tap on each photo you want to select. A blue checkmark will appear on each selected photo.
5. You can also select multiple photos at once by swiping your finger across the photos you want to select. This will highlight them in blue.
6. Once you have selected all the photos you want, you can then share, delete, or perform any other actions on the selected photos using the buttons at the bottom of the screen.

How to select multiple photos on iPad

To select multiple photos on an iPad, you can follow these steps;

1. Open the Photos app on your iPad.
2. Navigate to the album or folder where the photos you want to select are located.
3. Tap on “Select” at the top right corner of the screen.
4. Tap on the photos you want to select. You can tap on each photo individually to select it, or you can swipe your finger across multiple photos to select them all at once.
5. Once you have selected all the photos you want, you can perform various actions on them, such as sharing, deleting, or copying them.

FAQ

How do I select multiple photos on MacBook?

To select multiple photos on MacBook, you can hold down the Command key on your keyboard and click on each photo you want to select.

Alternatively, you can click on the first photo you want to select, then hold down the Shift key and click on the last photo you want to select. This will select all the photos in between.

Can I select non-consecutive photos using the Shift key method?

Yes, you can select non-consecutive photos using the Shift key method.

Simply click on the first photo you want to select, then hold down the Shift key and click on additional photos to add them to your selection.

How do I deselect a photo in my selection?

To deselect a photo in your selection, simply hold down the Command key on your keyboard and click on the photo you want to deselect. This will remove it from your selection.

Can I select all photos in a folder at once?

Yes, you can select all photos in a folder at once by clicking on one photo in the folder, then pressing Command-A on your keyboard. This will select all the photos in the folder.

Can I select multiple photos across different folders at once?

No, you cannot select multiple photos across different folders at once using the standard method.

You will need to select the photos from each folder individually.

How do I move or copy my selected photos to a new folder?

To move or copy your selected photos to a new folder, simply right-click on your selection and choose Cut or Copy.

Then navigate to the folder where you want to move or copy the photos and right-click again, then choose Paste.

How do I delete my selected photos?

To delete your selected photos, simply press the Delete key on your keyboard or right-click on the selection and choose Move to Trash.

Can I use the Select All function to delete all photos in a folder at once?

Yes, you can use the Select All function (Command-A) to select all the photos in a folder, then delete them all at once by pressing the Delete key or right-clicking and choosing Move to Trash.

However, be careful as this will delete all the photos in the folder, including any you may want to keep.