If you are still editing images in an old-fashioned way in the stock photos app on your Mac, there is a good chance that you are yet to master the copy-and-paste edits feature that Apple has introduced. Thanks to this notable addition, you can now copy and paste edits to photos in macOS 14 Sonoma on Mac. Sounds interesting? Let me show you how it’s done the quick way!
Copy and Paste Edits to Photos on Mac in macOS 14 Sonoma or Later
It’s worth pointing out that Apple has also introduced the copy-and-paste edits feature in the Photos app for iOS and iPadOS. So, if you want to simplify the photo editing experience on your iPhone and iPad, make sure to explore that as well. In terms of functionality, batch photo editing on macOS is pretty seamless and has made the process of editing multiple images a painless affair.
Step 1. First off, open the Photos app on your Mac.
Step 2. Now, head over to one of the images that you wish to edit.
Step 3. Next, click on Edit at the upper-right corner of the screen.

Step 4. Next up, make the most of all the editing tools to design your image.

Step 5. Once you have edited the image, click on Done at the top-right corner of the screen.
Step 6. Up next, click on the Image menu at the top.
Step 7. Now, select Copy Edits in the drop-down menu.

Step 8. Next, return to the location where you have saved all your images and select the ones you want to apply the edits to. Simply, press the command key and click on all the images you want to select.
Step 9. Finally, click on the Image menu at the top and choose Paste Edits in the menu.

There you go! Your edits will instantly apply to all the selected images. You can follow the same steps to edit more images.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q 1. Why is the “Copy Paste Edits to Photos” not working on my Mac?
Click on the Apple menu at the top left corner of the screen and choose Force Quit. After that, select the Photos app and hit Force Quit in the menu. Then, launch the Photos app and try to copy and paste edits to images. It should work now.
Q 2. Is macOS Sonoma glitchy?
Barring a few common problems like battery drain and sluggishness, macOS Sonoma is comparatively more stable and efficient than its predecessor.
Wrap up…
Indeed, Apple has made batch photo editing a pretty straightforward experience. From what I can tell, this new add-on works like a charm. What’s your take on it?