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Casonemr
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Mar 04, 2026

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...
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Shmueloon
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Mar 04, 2026

Using Windows' Built-in File Explorer to transfer photos from iPhone to PC on Windows 10/11 is a straightforward and free method, especially if you want to free transfer photos from iPhone to PC. Here's how you can do it safely and effectively:

  1. Connect your iPhone to your Windows PC using a lightning USB cable. Make sure the cable is in good condition to prevent interruptions.
  2. Once connected, unlock your iPhone and, if prompted, allow the PC to access your iPhone’s photos and videos. Tap "Allow" if necessary.
  3. On your Windows PC, open File Explorer by clicking the folder icon on the taskbar or pressing Win + E.
  4. In the left sidebar, click on "This PC" or "Computer." Under "Devices and drives," you should see your iPhone listed, typically named "Apple iPhone" or similar.
  5. Double-click on your iPhone icon to open it. You will see a folder named "Internal Storage".
  6. Inside "Internal Storage," navigate to "DCIM". This folder contains all your photos and videos stored on the iPhone.
  7. You will see multiple folders inside "DCIM," such as "100APPLE," "101APPLE," etc. These contain your photos and videos.
  8. Select all the folders or specific photos/videos you want to transfer. To select everything, press Ctrl + A.
  9. Right-click on the selected files or folders and choose "Copy".
  10. Now, navigate to a folder on your PC where you want to store the photos (for example, create a new folder named "iPhone Photos").
  11. Right-click inside the destination folder and select "Paste".

 

This will start the transfer process. Because you are copying directly from the iPhone's storage, it generally provides a reliable way to transfer photos from iPhone to PC.

Tips for a smoother transfer:

Ensure your iPhone remains unlocked and connected during the transfer.

If the transfer feels slow or stops, try disconnecting and reconnecting the cable.

For very large transfers (like 100GB), consider doing it in batches to reduce the risk of failures.

Avoid disconnecting the iPhone during the transfer process.