# Transferring G-code to a usb using a Mac

**URL:** <https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/transferring-g-code-to-a-usb-using-a-mac/1266>\
**Category:** File Share\
**Created:** [February 4, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/transferring-g-code-to-a-usb-using-a-mac/1266 "2023-02-04T21:39:24Z")\
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**Author:** ![Pilot5](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/4da419/32.png) [@Pilot5](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Pilot5)\
**Post date:** [February 4, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/transferring-g-code-to-a-usb-using-a-mac/1266/1 "2023-02-04T21:39:24Z")

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Could somebody please tell me how to transfer the provided ready to use g code to a usb using a MAC computer.  
Thanks!

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**Author:** ![Kelvata](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.arcdroidcnc.com/kelvata/32/154_2.png) [@Kelvata](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Kelvata)\
**Post date:** [February 18, 2023, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/transferring-g-code-to-a-usb-using-a-mac/1266/2 "2023-02-18T06:55:17Z")

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If it’s a .gcode file from an Arcdroid user you should be able to drag it onto your usb as you would transfer any file. .gcode files are not all the same and are specific to each machine. You are better off with a .dxf file and running it through a Arcdroid post process to get an Arcdroid .gcode. I opened up a .gcode from a cnc mill on the Arcdroid and it was confused to say the least.

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**Author:** ![Pilot5](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/4da419/32.png) [@Pilot5](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Pilot5)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2023, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/transferring-g-code-to-a-usb-using-a-mac/1266/3 "2023-02-25T15:22:14Z")

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Thanks, got it ! My machine is working well now despite my lack of computer skills.