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Aurelioz
May 08, 2026Brass Contributor
How to transfer photos from iphone to pc on Windows 11 without itunes
The Phone Link app does not work and the bluetooth transfer is too slow. I want to backup my iPhone photos and there are more than 1000 photos. What is the best way to transfer photos from iPhone to ...
bonirl
May 08, 2026Bronze Contributor
By 2026, Apple had largely replaced iTunes on Windows 11 with a dedicated app called Apple Devices.”It is much more stable than iTunes when handling USB connections and, by updating the relevant device drivers, helps users transfer photos from their iPhone to their computer without needing a cable.
How to transfer photos from iPhone to PC without cable
- Download the software from the Microsoft Store.
- Open the app and connect your iPhone to your computer.
- The app will launch automatically and update the Windows drivers needed to recognize your iPhone.
- Once the app has successfully detected your phone, please try your preferred method of transferring photos again.
Pros
- Official Apple app for Windows 11, safer and more reliable than third-party tools.
- More stable than iTunes in managing iPhone connection drivers.
- Automatically repairs driver issues that prevent iPhone from being recognized.
Cons
- Only available for Windows 11, not compatible with older Windows versions.
- Cannot directly transfer photos, only fixes connection and driver problems.
This driver refresh operation greatly improves device compatibility, letting users smoothly transfer photos from iPhone to PC without cable on Windows 11.