How To Transfer Photos From iPhone To PC
WithiPhone photographyon the rise, chances are you’re one of many who has a bajillion pictures on their iPhone. In an ideal world, these photos would stay on your device forever, but unfortunately, your iPhone can only store so much. Once your storage space runs out, you’d eventually have to move your images elsewhere. Sure, your iCloud is among the top candidates for such a task. However, if it’s important to you that you can easily access your files offline, then keeping them in the cloud isn’t the best solution. Instead, what you need is a local storage unit like your Windows computer.
The caveat of this alternative, however, is the transfer process. Unlike Android phones where you can simply open the Bluetooth and start sending photos to your PC, iPhones are much more restrictive in that regard. Their Bluetooth is only designed for connecting to devices, not sharing files. That’s why you need to find other methods to transfer your iPhone images to your PC. We’ll show you six quick and easy ways to go about this.
Method 1: Access the images on iCloud Photos on your PC’s browser
iCloud Photos conveniently syncs with your iPhone’s Photos app, automatically uploading your pictures and videos directly to your iCloud account. These media retain their full resolution and HEIF/HEVC format, so you won’t have to worry about losing the original image quality (you do have to consider your iCloud storage and ensure it’s large enough to accommodate your media). Since your iCloud is accessible from any browser on any device, it’s one of the easiest ways to wirelessly transfer photos from your iPhone to PC. Here’s how to set up andaccess iCloud Photos:
You should be able to see your iPhone photos in your PC’s Downloads folder afterward.
Method 2: Import your iPhone photos to the Windows Photos app
If you’re transferring a bulk of your photos to your PC and find downloading from iCloud too cumbersome, Windows offers a neat alternative: its Photos app. One ofPhotos' cool featuresis importing images and videos from connected USB devices like your iPhone, making transferring photos a breeze. Follow these steps to use it:
Once the transfer is done, you can proceed with disconnecting your iPhone from your PC.
Method 3: Grab the photos from Windows File Explorer
When you connect your iPhone to your PC via a data cable, the images and videos saved locally on your device become immediately accessible to your computer. This means you can view and save them to your PC by just using the File Explorer, and compared to the Windows Photos import method, you won’t have to wait as long for all your iPhone media to load. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to transfer your iPhone pictures to PC via the File Explorer:
If you want to change the format of your photos from HEIC to JPG or PNG before transferring, double-click on the image and press Ctrl + S to save it. Then, in the “Save as type” field, choose your preferred file format.
Method 4: Use a wireless flash drive app
Admit it — scouring your drawers for a USB data cable is always such a hassle. Your cables seem to go missing every time you need them. If you prefer going the wireless route of transferring your iPhone photos to your PC, then using a wireless flash drive app like AirDisk might just be the method for you. Follow these easy steps to use AirDisk:
Afterward, navigate to your PC’s Downloads folder and find the ZIP file. Extract the contents to view your images. AirDisk also works the other way around. From AirDisk on your computer’s browser, you’re able to send files to your iPhone. Simply drag and drop the file to your browser to automatically upload them. They will then be available on your iPhone’s AirDisk. However, it’s important to note that once you close the Wi-Fi Transfer dialog on your iPhone, the connection will also be cut off.
Method 5: Transfer photos wirelessly with Snapdrop
You probably aren’t a fan of installing transfer apps on your iPhone, and honestly, they aren’t really worth it if you’re only going to use them once every six or so months. So, now what do you do when you need to transfer your iPhone photos over to your PC but don’t have a transfer app and a USB cable and don’t use iCloud for your pictures? The answer isSnapdrop. This free file transfer service lives only on your browser, requiring no installation on both your iPhone and PC. To transfer images from iPhone to PC with Snapdrop, follow these steps:
When you open the Downloads folder on the PC, each of the photos you sent from your iPhone will be saved here individually.
Method 6: Go the good old messaging route
Another ever-reliable way of transferring images from your iPhone to PC without needing USB cables is via messaging apps. This is probably one of the most frequently used methods, as most people already rely on messaging apps in their day-to-day routine. If you prefer this approach for sending your images to your PC, Telegram is a great option. It’s a niftyalternative to Meta’s Messenger app, and it allows sending files as large as 2 GB. Here’s how to use Telegram for transferring your iPhone images to PC:
Unfortunately, Telegram doesn’t offer a bulk download option. If you’re dealing with several images, you’d need to save them to your PC one by one.
