How To Transfer Photos From An iPhone To A Computer
There are several reasons you might want to transfer photos from your iPhone to a computer: keep a copy on your hard drive, edit the photos, or give a copy to a friend. Transferring photos from an iPhone to a PC was a somewhat complicated task because they were much less compatible. This scenario, of course, has changed a lot since then and when it comes to photo sharing. The old problems are gone.
In this article, you will see how to quickly and easily transfer photos from an iPhone to a computer. We will also explain how to do this from Mac or PC.
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Transfer iPhone photos to PC using iCloud
Probably the easiest way to transfer your photos to a computer is to download from iCloud service. To do this you need to turn on iCloud storage on your iPhone. Once you do this, all photos are safely stored there and become accessible from any computer - you need to log in with your Apple ID.
When transferred to Mac, the process is relatively straightforward. However, if you are moving to a Windows PC, some preparation is required. Follow these steps to access your iCloud Photos:
Make sure your computer is running the latest version of Windows 10 If not, perform the necessary updates
Download and install iCloud for Windows 10.
Log in to iCloud with your Apple ID. If you are not sure how to do this, follow the instructions given with your iPhone.
In iCloud for Windows, open "Options" next to "Photos" and select "iCloud Photos".
Click "Done", then "Apply."
After everything is done, you can view and download your iCloud photos using the download icon (cloud with down arrow). In addition to downloading, you can edit images on your computer while in iCloud, and the edited version can be found on any device.
Transfer iPhone photos to PC using iTunes
To transfer photos to a PC via a USB cable, you need to have the latest version of iTunes installed. Once you've made sure that iTunes is up-to-date, connect your iPhone to PC using your USB Lightning cable. Pay attention to your phone as it may need to be unlocked before proceeding. If Trust has this computer prompt, tap "Trust or Allow", then your PC will have access to iPhone photos.
Note that you will not be able to transfer any iCloud photos unless you have previously downloaded them to your iPhone. This view is because the image is not present on the device.
Transfer iPhone photos using the Photos app
After you connect your iPhone to the PC, open the "Photos" app. You can do this by going to the "Start Menu" and selecting "Photos".
In the app, go to "Import", then select "From a USB device" and follow the instructions.
Then, select the photos you want to transfer to your computer.
If you've transferred to Mac, link the iPhone via USB and open the "Photos" app. Similarly, to connect to a PC, you need to unlock your iPhone and allow the phone to connect to the "Trust This Computer" prompt.
You will see the Import screen in the Photos app, showing all your photos on the iPhone. If you do not see it, click on your phone's name in the left sidebar. Next, you can select the photos you want to transfer or click Import All New Photos to copy each photo to your Mac.
Transfer iPhone photos to a PC without apps
If you don't have iTunes or iCloud on your PC and want to transfer photos from iPhone without additional installation, follow these steps:
Connect your iPhone to PC using USB cable. If you don't have iTunes, instead of Trust this computer, you'll see a "Allow this device access to photos and videos" prompt on your phone. Tap "Allow".
On your PC, open "File Explorer" for Windows 10 On the left sidebar, you'll see the iPhone 7 listed as a new device Be aware that it will show the name of the device - it will not be listed as "iPhone".
Double click on the phone in the sidebar. You will only see the "DCIM" folder as connecting without iTunes does not allow you to explore other files and folders on the iPhone.
In the "DCIM" folder, you'll see one or more subfolders, depending on how many photos you have on the iPhone and whether you're using iCloud. The default folder for the image is "100APPLE", while for additional folders, the number will increase to 101, 102, etc. All your iPhone photos are located there
Once you've found the files to transfer, "drag and drop" them to your chosen location on the computer. Additionally, you can drag and drop the entire "DCIM" folder. Make sure you are copying the files and do not move since the "move" option removes them from the iPhone.
You can copy photos to the Photos folder or to a new folder you created earlier. If you want to transfer photos and at the same time clear your phone's memory, moving files would be a better solution than copying.
Transfer iPhone photos to PC via Bluetooth
Another possibility for photo transfer is to use Bluetooth. Earlier versions of the iPhone did not support Bluetooth connectivity on Android or PC, but modern devices do not have this problem.
Connecting an iPhone to your PC using Bluetooth is as easy as connecting two devices.
Enable the connection on your phone and make sure it's discoverable.
Turn on Bluetooth on your PC and let it discover new devices. Connect to iPhone, enter one-time security code and that's it.
Once a Bluetooth connection is established, transfer photos using the same methods described for USB connections.
Transfer iPhone photos to PC using email
If you encounter unexpected problems with your iPhone-to-computer connection, there is an alternative solution that works every time. Maybe you don't have Lightning-to-USB cable, or your computer doesn't support Bluetooth? Maybe you want to send the same picture to more than one person at a time? You can always use email.
Pictures are attached to email using the iPhone just as easily as pictures on your desktop. Make sure they are in the correct format and do not exceed the size limit. Include pictures in the message, add recipients, then send an email If you do not need to transfer a large number of photos, this may be the best way - even if you do not have to stay in the same room as the PC and email yourself if you want.
Manage specific file formats
Most of the files you transfer from your iPhone will have the usual JPEG, MOV and PNG extensions. However, since iOS 11, the default image format on iPhones has shifted to HEIF or HEIC. This new image format allows for the same image quality as JPEG, except that it creates smaller file sizes. There's a downside: File extensions can't be seen on anything other than Apple devices without a third-party viewer.
If you find HEIF or HEIC photos on your iPhone and don't want to install third-party software to view or convert them on your PC, there's an integrated solution.
In your iPhone settings, go to Photos.
Auto tap under "Transfer to Mac or PC".
IPhone automatically converts images to JPEG when transferring to PC.
Additionally, you can set your iPhone to create images in JPEG by going to Camera Settings and selecting "Most Compatible" under "Format".
Recognize your photos on the computer
Once you've transferred the images to your Mac or PC, you may want to access them for copying or editing. In Windows, it's relatively simple অবস্থিত these are located in the "Photos" folder, or in a custom folder you create when you transfer photos without iTunes.
However, to find the actual photo files in macOS, you have to go a little further. Here are the steps to find your photo files on Mac:
Open "Finder", then click "Home" and select the "Pictures" folder.
Right-click "Photo Library", then select "Show Package Content".
In the new window, open the "Masters" folder.
Now, you have access to all the images on your Mac and you can edit or copy them as you see fit.
Alternatively, you can use "Spotlight Search" to find photos by type. This method is a bit complicated and works best if you know exactly what to look for.
Finally, developers have created a decent number of third-party apps for searching and organizing photos on Mac. If the first two methods seem too difficult, you can let the software work for you.
Final Words
Over time, sharing across different platforms has become more convenient, especially with cloud services with upload / download functionality. Now that you've learned all the relevant techniques, such as using cloud services, USB and Bluetooth connections, and even email, you can quickly transfer photos from iPhone to a computer.
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