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If you’re an iPhone user, you know how special the moments captured in your phone camera can be. But, with limited storage, you can’t keep them all forever, and losing them in a data loss catastrophe can be heartbreaking. Therefore, it’s crucial to back up the photos in your phone regularly. In this guide, we’ll show you how to transfer photos from your iPhone to your PC with Windows Import Tool, Windows Explorer, iTunes, cloud storage, and third-party software tools.
Step 1: Unlock your iPhone and install the drivers
Connect your iPhone to your computer with a USB cable. If your phone is locked with a passcode, unlock it to enable your PC to see the photos in your iPhone. After connecting, a popup will appear on your iPhone with allow and disallow options. Select Allow to let your PC detect and recognize the gadget. Windows will automatically install the drivers for your iPhone. If you don’t get an autoplay popup window, go to My Computer or My PC to find your iPhone.
Step 2: Windows Explorer
If you want to extract your photos quickly to your PC, use Windows Explorer. It allows you to view all the photos and extract specific photos and videos from your iPhone. To use this method, select Internal Storage> DCIM> photo folder. Browse the folder and copy/cut and paste the photos in the desired location in your computer.
Step 3: Windows Import Tool
The Windows import tool enables you to import all your photos and videos to your computer. This method is good if you want to delete every photo from your iPhone to your computer. However, it does not allow you to choose which photos to import.
Step 4: iTunes
iTunes can also help back up and save photos to your computer. However, it only makes sense if you use it regularly for other purposes.
Step 5: Cloud storage
You can also use cloud storage like Dropbox, iCloud, or Google Photos to back up your photos. However, it requires an internet connection, and not using Wi-Fi can become an expensive method. These services offer limited storage, and you need to upgrade to a suitable plan to get more storage.
Step 6: Third-party software
Third-party software tools like AnyTrans, CopyTrans, Syncios, FonePaw, Dr. Fone, and Appandora offer more features and an easy way to transfer data from the iPhone to the Windows computer. However, if you’re only transferring photos and videos, Windows Explorer is the easiest and cheapest method.
FAQs
1. Can I transfer iPhone photos wirelessly to my PC?
Yes. You can use AirDrop, iCloud, or Wi-Fi transfer apps to transfer photos wirelessly from your iPhone to your PC. However, it requires a stable internet connection, and the transfer speed may vary based on the internet speed.
2. Can I transfer Live Photos from my iPhone to PC?
Yes. Firstly, you need to make sure that you’re running Windows 10 or later to view Live Photos on your PC. Then, follow the same steps mentioned above to transfer them through Windows Import Tool, Windows Explorer, or other third-party software tools.
