How to transfer photos from iphone to pc on Windows 11 without itunes

If you're comfortable with a bit of technical setup and willing to install something on your PC (but free and open-source), ezshare is another option.

What it is: ezshare is a simple file server that runs on your Windows 11 PC. When you start it, it creates a local website that only your iPhone can connect to over your Wi-Fi network. Your iPhone then uses Safari (no app needed) to upload photos directly to your PC.

Step-by-Step Instructions of how to transfer photos from iPhone to PC:

Step 1: Install ezshare

• Open Command Prompt or PowerShell (search for "cmd" in Windows)
• Type this command and press Enter:

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npm install -g ezshare

• Wait for the installation to finish (about 30 seconds)

Step 2: Choose a destination folder on your PC

In the terminal, navigate to where you want your photos saved. For example:

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cd C:\Users\YourName\Pictures\iPhoneBackup

• Create the folder first if it doesn't exist

Step 3: Start the ezshare server

• In that same folder, type:

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ezshare

• You'll see a URL printed in the terminal
• A QR code may also appear for convenience

Step 4: how to transfer photos from iPhone to PC

• On your iPhone, open Safari
• Type the exact URL shown in your terminal
• You'll see a simple webpage showing your PC folder's contents

Step 5: Upload your photos

• On the iPhone webpage, look for an "Upload" button or file selector
• Tap "Choose Files" and select your photos from your iPhone's library
• You can select multiple photos at once (though Safari may limit batch size)
• Tap "Upload" – the photos transfer directly to the folder on your PC

Step 6: Stop the server when done

• In the terminal window on your PC, press Ctrl + C to stop ezshare