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Briarouu
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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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Leviiop
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May 18, 2026

This is a legacy wizard that predates the modern Photos app. It provides a simple, step-by-step interface for importing photos from cameras and phones.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Connect your iPhone to your PC using a USB cable.

2. Unlock your iPhone and tap "Trust" when prompted, then enter your passcode.

3. On your PC, press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.

4. Type the following command and press Enter:

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5. The Scanner and Camera Wizard should open. Click Next.

6. Select the pictures you want to import from your iPhone. You can choose individual photos or click "Select All" .

7. Choose a destination folder on your PC and give the files a name (e.g., "MyiPhonePhotos").

8. Click Next to begin the transfer. Once complete, you can choose to delete the photos from your iPhone after importing if you wish.

Some important notes regarding iCloud Photos: You can export photos from iPhone to PC wirelessly using the wizard. If you enable the "Optimize iPhone Storage" setting when using the iCloud Photos feature, the full-resolution photos will be stored in the cloud, while only thumbnails will be displayed on your device.