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How to transfer iPhone photos to external hard drive with Windows 11?
Hello everyone, I recently upgraded to Windows 11 and need help transferring photos (200GB) from my iPhone directly to an external hard drive as backup. My iPhone's storage is almost full, and I’d l...
You can transfer iPhone photos directly using the Windows Photos app:
- Open the Photos app from the Start menu.
- Click the Import button (located in the upper right corner) and select From USB Device.
- Select your iPhone and check the photos you want to import. During the import process, when prompted, choose to save the file directly to the external hard drive.
- When transferring iPhone photos to external hard drive from Windows 11, you need to navigate to the external drive.
Tips
- Check disk space: Make sure your external hard drive has enough space for the photos you want to transfer.
- Folder organization: Consider creating a folder structure on the external hard drive before transferring; this will help maintain organization.
- Backup Verification: After transfer, verify that the photos exist on the external drive before deleting them from iPhone to ensure safety.
By following these steps, you should be able to transfer iPhone photos to external hard drive from Windows 11 without storing them on a PC or using iCloud.