5 Ways to Transfer Photos and Videos from iPhone to PC  [Wirelessly]

You can easily transfer photos from an iPhone to a PC with a variety of methods. In this article, we will explore five different options for transferring photos between an iPhone and a PC with or without a USB cable. You can use iTunes, iCloud, the Windows Photos app, Shared folder, etc. 

Transfer photos using the Windows Photos app

The Windows Photos app is a built-in app in Windows 10/11 that allows you to view, edit, and manage your photos. To transfer photos and videos from an iPhone to a PC using the Windows Photos app, you need to connect your iPhone to your PC using a USB cable and import the photos to the app.

1. Connect your iPhone to your PC using a USB cable.
2. On your PC, open the Photos app.
3. Wait for the app to detect your iPhone and display it in the app.
4. Click on the iPhone icon to open the gallery
5. Select the photos you want to transfer and click “Import”

Note: You need to have the Windows 10 or 11 operating system and the Photos app, which is a stock app that comes with your Windows.

Transfer Photos from iPhone to PC Using iTunes

Tunes is a media player and management software developed by Apple. It allows you to copy photos from your iPhone to your PC by connecting your iPhone to your PC using a USB cable and importing the photos to your PC.

This method uses the iTunes software on your PC to transfer photos from your iPhone. It is best suited for those who are already using iTunes to manage their music and media on Windows 10/11.

1. Connect your iPhone to your PC using a USB cable.
2. Open iTunes on your PC.
3. Click on the iPhone icon in the top-left corner of the iTunes window.
4. Select the Photos tab.
5. Check the box next to “Sync Photos” and choose the folder on your PC that you want to sync your photos to.
6. Click the Apply button to start the sync.
7. Once the sync is complete, the photos will be saved in the folder you selected on your PC.

Sync Photos from iPhone to PC Automatically

iCloud is a cloud-based storage service offered by Apple. It allows you to store your photos online and access them from any device with internet access. To transfer photos from an iPhone to a PC using iCloud on Windows 10/11, you need to enable iCloud Photos on your iPhone.

1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > iCloud and sign in with your Apple ID.
2. Turn on iCloud Photo Library.
3. On your PC, download and install iCloud for Windows.
4. Sign in with your Apple ID and turn on iCloud Photo Library.
5. Your photos will be synced between your iPhone and PC automatically.

You can also use other cloud storage services like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive to transfer photos between your iPhone and PC. This method is best suited for those who want to transfer photos without the need for cables.

Transfer Photos from iPhone to PC Wirelessly

You can create a shared folder on your PC, and then access it from your iPhone using the Files app or other file manager apps. On the iPhone, open the app and browse to the shared folder on your PC. Then you can select the photos you want to transfer and move them to that folder.

In this way, your iPhone and PC have to be connected to the same network. It is best suited for those who want to transfer a large number of photos at once without a USB cable. You can refer to the steps below to see how it works.

1. On your PC, create a new folder and share it on your network.
2. Open the Files app on your iPhone, select “Connect to Server” and enter the server address to access Shared folder on iPhone.
3. Open the Photos app and select the photos that you want to transfer.
4. Tap the Share button and select Save to Files.
5. Select the Shared Folder and tap Save.

You can also add photos to the Shared folder on your Windows PC and you can view and download the photos on your iPhone.

Transfer Images with AnyTrans

AnyTrans is a third-party software that allows you to transfer photos, music, videos, and other files between your iPhone and your PC. It provides a simple and intuitive interface to make it easy to transfer files between devices. Here are the detailed steps to transfer photos from your iPhone to your PC using AnyTrans:

1. Download and install AnyTrans on your PC from the official website. When done, launch it on your PC.
2. Connect your iPhone to your PC using a USB cable.

3. Click on the “Device” button in the top left corner of the AnyTrans window.
4. Select your iPhone from the list of connected devices.
5. Click on the “Photos” button in the left sidebar.
6. Choose the photos you want to transfer by selecting them in the center of the AnyTrans window. You can select multiple photos by holding down the “Ctrl” key while clicking on them.
7. Click on the “Export” button at the bottom right of the AnyTrans window.
8. Choose a location on your PC to save the exported photos.

AnyTrans also includes a variety of other features, such as the ability to back up and restore your iPhone, transfer music, videos, and other files, and manage apps and contacts.

AnyTrans also allows you to transfer photos from your PC to your iPhone. With it, you can transfer photos from your PC to your iPhone wirelessly or via USB, and choose which albums and photos to transfer.

Additionally, AnyTrans allows you to extract photos from backups, import photos to/from your iPhone’s camera roll, and even other apps that support photo libraries.

Conclusion

These are just a few examples of the many ways to transfer videos and photos from an iPhone to a PC in Windows 10/11. Of course, you can also use these methods to transfer music from iPhone to PC and other files. Depending on your setup and comfort with the above methods, you can choose the one that best fits your needs.