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Margareot
Apr 28, 2026Copper Contributor
Any fast and stable way to transfer pictures from iphone to computer?
I have over 100GB of pictures on my iPhone, and I need a reliable way to transfer them to my Windows PC without crashing halfway or missing files. I don't want cloud uploads (too slow for this much d...
JacobBrown
Apr 28, 2026Iron Contributor
Using a USB connection and File Explorer is the most reliable way to transfer large files. No third-party software is required. This is a simple and reliable method for transfer pictures from iphone to computer with usb.
What You Need:
- iPhone USB cable
- A computer running Windows 11
- Patience
How to transfer pictures from iphone to computer with usb
Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer
- Use your iPhone’s USB cable
- Plug it into a USB port on the back of your computer
- Unlock your iPhone
Step 2: Trust this computer
- On your iPhone: Tap Trust This Computer
- Enter your password
Step 3: Open File Explorer
- Press Win + E
- Click This PC on the left
Step 4: Locate the iPhone
- Look for Apple iPhone under Devices and Drives
- Double-click it
Step 5: Access Photos
- Open“Internal Storage
- Open the DCIM folder
- You will see folders named 100APPLE, 101APPLE, etc.
Step 6: Copy All Photos
- Select all folders
- Copy
- Paste into a folder on your computer
Step 7: Wait
- Do not disconnect until the transfer is complete
- Windows will display the progress—100GB of data may take 30–60 minutes
- As long as you don’t interrupt it, the transfer process will not stop.
This allows you to directly access and copy photos from your iPhone's storage to your computer. It's a secure and efficient way to transfer photos via USB, eliminating the need for cloud services or apps to move photos from your iPhone to your computer.