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Briarouu
Copper Contributor
May 18, 2026

What is the fastest way to export all photos from my iPhone to pc?

I have a huge number of photos on my iPhone that I need to transfer to my Windows PC, and I'm getting really frustrated with how long it's taking. I've already tried two methods and neither is workin...
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CelesteStarr
Iron Contributor
May 18, 2026

Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter is a hardware solution that lets you export photos from iphone to pc without itunes, by transferring photos directly to a USB drive first, then to your computer.

It allows you to move photos from your iPhone to a USB flash drive without using iTunes or any software, though it requires a dedicated adapter and works best for photo transfers only.

First, connect the Lightning to USB Camera Adapter to your iPhone. Then plug a USB drive into the adapter. Open the Files app on your iPhone, select the photos you want to export, tap “Save to Files,” and choose the connected USB drive as the destination.

Once the photos are saved to the USB drive, unplug it from the adapter and plug it into your PC. You can then copy the photos from the USB drive to your computer’s storage.

This method is limited to transferring photos and some media files, and cannot be used to export other types of data like messages or apps, so it is only suitable for users who need to export photos from iphone to pc without itunes using offline hardware.

If you don’t want to use cloud services or third-party software, you can try this method. This is a reliable offline measure, so you should make sure you have a compatible adapter and USB drive ready before starting.