Images from SD card won't import to Photos on MacBook Air

I am using a Lumix camera and have inserted the SD card into my macbook air - however the images wont import to photos?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Nov 29, 2025 9:14 AM

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Nov 29, 2025 10:26 AM in response to Lucinda Sheffield

My M1 MacAir doesn't have an SD slot-- I hadn't realized they had come with one! I have a MacBook that does have an SD slot, and I use it all the time with the card from my Nikon.


If you haven't, you should reboot the Mac and try again. You could also try re-booting in Safe Mode to see if that works:

          Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support 


The problem could be with the format of the SD card--is it new, or has it not been used with a computer in a long time? The best troubleshooting step would be to try another SD card if you have one or can borrow one. That would tell you if it was the card or the Mac. You could also try an SD card reader to see if that works. For my MacAir and my iPad, I've used one of these that I got from Amazon for $17. It might be worth it as an alternative.

This one is tiny, and it doesn't have wires that can wear. I keep one in my camera bag.



Images from SD card won't import to Photos on MacBook Air

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