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How can I bulk transfer photos from iphone to pc on windows 10/11?
Hi everyone, My iPhone keeps nearly 100GB of photos and videos, and I want to bulk transfer them to my Windows PC to free up storage on the phone. The problem is that I’ve never moved such a large a...
Windows 10 and Windows 11 includes a Photos app that can automatically import photos from an iPhone.
The Windows Photos app is one of the easiest built-in tools for bulk transferring pictures from an iPhone to a Windows computer. It automatically detects photos and videos stored on your device and allows you to import them in bulk. This method is especially useful when you want Windows to organize photos by date and avoid duplicate imports, making it convenient for managing large collections.
How to bulk transfer iphone photos to PC
- Use a Lightning or USB-C cable and unlock your iPhone.
- When prompted on the iPhone, tap Trust and enter your passcode.
- Search for Photos in the Windows Start menu and open it.
- In the top-right corner, click Import → From a connected device.
- The Photos app will automatically detect photos and videos stored on the iPhone.
- You can choose all photos or only selected ones.
- Select where the photos should be saved on your PC.
- Windows will begin copying the files from the iPhone to your computer.
Pros:
- Easy for beginners
- Automatically organizes photos
- Avoids duplicate imports
Cons:
- Can be slow for very large libraries (100GB+)
- Sometimes crashes during big imports