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Can I transfer Photos from PC to iPhone without iTunes?
I have a lot of photos on my Windows 11 PC that I want to move to my iPhone, mostly family pictures and some videos. I tried iTunes before, but the sync process was confusing and some photos didn’t s...
How to transfer photos from PC to iPhone without iTunes? Microsoft Phone Link is a free application built into Windows 11. Its primary purpose is to create a bridge between your PC and your smartphone, allowing you to see notifications, send and receive text messages, and manage calls directly from your computer screen.
If you happen to be running the correct Insider version where this feature is active, the process to transfer photos from PC to iPhone without iTunes would look something like this. Here is how to use Microsoft Phone Link to transfer photos from PC to iPhone without any third-party paid tools:
A.) From your PC to your iPhone:
- Locate the photo or file on your Windows 11 PC that you want to send
- Right-click the file
- Select the "Share" option from the context menu
- Choose your iPhone from the list of available devices (your phone must be connected via Phone Link)
B.) From your iPhone to your PC (the reverse direction):
- On your iPhone, open the photo or file you want to share
- Tap the "Share" icon
- Select "Link to Windows" from the share sheet
- Choose your PC as the destination