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

dcimport is a viable and completely free tool that can copy photos from iPhone to PC on Windows 11, provided you are comfortable with command-line tools. It functions as a powerful, incremental import utility that avoids duplicates and gives you advanced control over the process.

This tool works by connecting your iPhone via USB and reading the photo library directly. It is designed for users who need more than a simple file copy.

Key Features:

• Incremental Imports: It tracks which files have already been copied using a local SQLite database, so subsequent runs only fetch new or changed files.
• Read-Only Access: It never writes to or modifies your iPhone, only reads data from it.
• Customi zable Options: It offers advanced features like date filtering (--since, --until), HEIC to JPEG conversion (--convert- heic), and custom filename/folder layouts (--layout).
• Resumes Interrupted Runs: Files are downloaded in parallel and saved using atomic rename operations. If the process is interrupted, simply re-running the command will resume where it left off.

The installation and usage process is carried out entirely through the command line.

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dcimport ~/Pictures/iPhone

Whether you choose the advanced, scriptable dcimport or the simple, built-in File Explorer and Photos app, you have multiple free ways to copy photos from iPhone to PC on Windows 11.