Why I can't copy photos from iPhone to PC?

AirDrop Plus operates on a simple principle: it runs a small local web server on your Windows PC and uses a custom shortcut on your iPhone to send files to it. Your data is transferred directly over your local network and never passes through any external servers, ensuring your privacy. This makes it a powerful, complex, and privacy-focused solution to copy photos from iPhone to PC on Windows 11.

How to Set It Up

The setup involves configuring both ends of the connection:

On Your Windows 11 PC:

1. Install the service: You can either run AirDrop Plus from its Python source code or use the pre-built AirDropPlus.exe file. If you choose the source code route, you'll need Python 3.10 or newer installed.
2. Launch and configure: Run the program. Right-click its icon in the system tray and open the settings to configure a security key and save path for your files.

On Your iPhone:

1. Get the shortcut: Install the "AirDrop Plus" shortcut from iCloud using the provided link.
2. Configure the shortcut: Fill in the hostname (your PC's name or IP address), port, and the security key you set on your PC. Your iPhone and PC must be on the same local network.

How to Use It

Once configured, the process is streamlined:

• Send photos: On your iPhone, go to your Photos app, select the pictures, and tap the share button. Choose the "AirDrop Plus" shortcut from the share sheet, and the files will be sent directly to your PC.
• Receive from PC: The shortcut also supports a "receive" mode to pull text or files from your Windows clipboard.

This approach offers a technical and rewarding way to copy photos from iPhone to PC on Windows 11, bypassing traditional software and giving you full control over the process.