How to Transfer Photos and Videos from iPhone to PC
If you check your iPhone storage, you will probably find that your photos and videos take most of your iPhone storage. But you can't directly delete them from your iOS device to free up space. Because photos and videos carry precious memories or information. You can't afford to lose them.
Then how can you get more storage on your device without losing these important files? The answer is to transfer photos and videos from your iPhone to PC and then remove them from the iDevice.
If you don't know how to do it, don't worry. There is a collection of proven ways to transfer photos and videos from iPhone to PC. Specify your need and apply one of them to get your files onto a PC with ease.
How to Transfer Photos and Videos from iPhone to PC by Album
I know there are apps on Windows that allow you to import photos and videos from iPhone to PC without any third-party software. But if you want to keep your iPhone files on your computer in a well-organized way, using a professional iPhone data transfer tool like - Qiling MobiMover is necessary. It is a combination of an iPhone manager, an iPhone backup tool, a WhatsApp manager, and a file converter.
As an iOS manager, it helps to access iPhone files on PC or Mac. By doing so, you can transfer files between two iDevices or between an iPhone/iPad/iPod touch and a computer. It supports photos, videos, contacts, music, ringtones, and more. Therefore, you can not only apply it to import photos and videos but also transfer other files to or from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you need to.
As an iOS backup tool, you can back up an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a computer or an external storage device with it. Unlike iTunes or iCloud which disallows you to change the backup location, Qiling MobiMover allows you to customize the storage path. Thus, you can easily back up iPhone to external hard drive whenever you like to.
As a WhatsApp manager, Qiling MobiMover can transfer, back up, and restore your WhatsApp messages and attachments. When you switch to a new iPhone, you can transfer WhatsApp from one iPhone to another easily with it.
While as a file converter, you can convert HEIC to JPG so that you can open HEIC files on Windows successfully.
All in all, Qiling MobiMover is a versatile iOS content manager for you iDevice users. When it comes to data transfer, it enables you to transfer photos and videos from iPhone to PC by album, by item, or by date. Besides, whether you want to transfer these media files all at once or selectively, Qiling MobiMover makes it easy to achieve.
To transfer photos and videos from iPhone to PC:
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac with a USB cable and run Qiling MobiMover. Choose "Phone to Mac" from the main screen and click the "Next" button to continue. You can also go to "Content Management" > "Pictures" > "Photos" to transfer photos from iPhone to Mac selectively.
Step 2. Make sure the "Pictures" category is selected. Other than photos, you can also transfer videos, music, ringtones, contacts, messages, and other supported files from your iPhone to the Mac. Also, you can change the position you want to house the files you transfer.
Step 3. Click the "Transfer" button to start transferring photos as well as other files from your iPhone to Mac at a fast speed. Depending on the size of the files, it may take seconds or a while to complete the process.
How to Import Photos and Videos from iPhone to PC Directly
If you have read the guide on how to transfer photos from iPhone to PC without iTunes, you must have known that File Explorer is an easy solution. As long as your iPhone can be recognized by the PC successfully, you can use File Explorer to import photos and videos from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a Windows computer.
It's an easy and direct way to copy photos and videos from a phone or tablet to a computer. However, it won't organize your items by album. Instead, it sorts your pictures and videos by date. Besides, File Explorer, unlike Qiling MobiMover introduced above, only transfers photos and videos and only supports data transfer from an iOS or iPadOS device to the computer. That means if you want to transfer photos from PC to iPhone, it won't help.
Given that, it's advisable to use a more powerful tool like Qiling MobiMover if you need to share files from or to an iDevice often.
To import photos and videos from iPhone to PC:
Step 1. Connect the iPhone to Windows and make sure it is recognized.
Step 2. Unlock your iPhone and trust the computer.
Step 3. In any File Explorer window, go to "This PC" > "Apple iPhone" > "Internal Storage" > "DCIM."
Step 4. Now you can see all folders that store your iPhone photos and videos.
Step 5. Copy and paste them to a folder on your PC.
How to Transfer Photos and Videos from iPhone to PC with Photos
The pre-installed photo management app on PC - Photos also do you a favor when you need to import photos and videos from an iPhone to a Windows-based computer. It works similarly to File Explorer but has more flexible options. For example, you can choose to import new photos only and delete items from your iOS device after import.
However, the flaws are quite similar to using File Explorer. Thus, Photos is recommended when you only want to transfer photos and videos from iPhone to PC.
To offload photos and videos from iPhone to PC:
Step 1. Make sure your iPhone is connected and recognized by the computer.
Step 2. Open the Photos app and click "Import" > "From a connected device."
Step 3. After the loading process, select the items you want to transfer and click "Import Photos."
Check the "Delete original items after import" option if you want to get more iPhone storage.
If your iPhone photos are not showing up on PC or Microsoft Photos is not working on your computer, you can either fix these issues according to the guide or try other workable ways provided in this article.
How to Sync Photos and Videos from iPhone to Computer via iCloud
Thanks to iCloud for Windows, you are able to download photos and videos from iPhone to PC automatically over Wi-Fi. By signing into iCloud with the same Apple ID account on your iPhone and PC, you can turn on iCloud Photos and let data syncing occur when Wi-Fi is available on your iPhone.
To sync photos and videos from iPhone to PC:
Step 1. Download iCloud for Windows on your PC.
Step 2. Open iCloud for Windows and sign in with the Apple ID used on your iPhone.
Step 3. Turn on iCloud Photos on your iPhone in Settings.
Step 4. On your PC, run iCloud for Windows and click "Options" next to "Photos" and enable "iCloud Photo Library."
Step 5. Turn on "Download new photos and videos to my PC" and change the location if you need to.
Step 6. Wait for the data syncing to complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you also have questions below in your mind when you transfer your iPhone photos and videos, check the paragraphs below to get the answers.
1. Can we transfer photos and videos from iPhone to PC?
With the help of a USB cable or Wi-Fi connection, you can transfer photos and videos from iPhone to PC. For example, to transfer photos and videos from your iPhone to a PC with a USB cable: connect your iPhone to the PC, go to This PC to access your iPhone storage, then copy the DCIM folder to your computer. By doing so, you can transfer all photos and videos from your iPhone to the computer.
2. How do I transfer photos and videos from iPhone to computer for free?
If you are looking for free solutions to import photos and videos from iPhone to PC, then File Explorer and Photos are suitable ways for you. Both are built-in in Windows and allow you to import photos and videos from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a computer.
3. How do I transfer multiple videos from iPhone to computer?
It is easy to transfer multiple videos from an iPhone to a computer. File Explorer and the powerful data transfer tool - Qiling MobiMover will all help to transfer multiple videos from an iPhone to a computer. Prepare a USB cable and connect your iPhone to the computer, then let one of these tools import your iPhone videos to your PC within minutes.
The Bottom Line
If you prefer to use a cloud-based service, there are more choices for you. Other utilities like Dropbox, Google Photos, and OneDrive are also helpful to transfer photos and videos from iPhone to PC. To any such a service, make sure you are using the same account on both devices and ensure there is enough space to save the items.
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