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Santoszuo
Copper Contributor
Apr 21, 2026

How to send photos from iPhone to computer directly with USB or WiFi?

I'm having trouble finding a seamless way to send photos from iPhone to computer directly, whether it's using a USB connection or wirelessly via Wi-Fi. I'd like to be able to access my iPhone's photo...
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Peytong1180
Iron Contributor
Apr 21, 2026

You can try the import-iphone-media. If you are comfortable typing a single command into a terminal, this is the best hidden gem for this task.

How to send photos from iPhone to computer with USB: You plug your phone in, run a single command, and it pulls all new photos/videos to a folder you choose.

Setup Requirements:

  • Python installed on your computer.
  • Windows: You must have iTunes or the "Apple Devices" app installed so the necessary drivers are present.
  • iPhone: Unlocked and "Trusted" the computer.

 

The Command (run this in Terminal/CMD after installing):

bash

import-iphone-media C:\Users\YourName\Pictures\iPhoneBackup

This automatically copies only the new files, skipping duplicates.

This command scans your iPhone for media files and imports them directly to your computer's designated media folder. It's a handy, efficient way of how to send photos from iPhone to computer with USB, especially if you prefer using command-line tools over graphical interfaces.