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How to transfer photos from iPhone to computer on a Windows PC?
Hi there, I’ve accumulated a lot of photos on my iPhone 15 and need to transfer them to my computer to free up some space. I know there are a few ways to do this, but I’m looking for the most str...
I used this method to transfer photos from iPhone to computer. It's really simple and fast. Here are the steps:
- Connect your iPhone to your computer (Windows 10 or 11) with a USB cable.
- Open File Explorer and you'll see an iPhone in the list of devices.
- Click inside and find the DCIM folder where all your photos are.
- Then you just need to select the photos you want and drag them directly to the folder on your computer.
This method is especially suitable for large-scale transfers. It's much faster than iCloud. I always transfer photos this way. It saves time and effort.
Although this method is fast, it also has some disadvantages:
- No sorting: Photos in the DCIM folder are separated by date, not by album, so you have to filter them yourself.
- No Live Photos or video information: If you have Live Photos or videos, sometimes it will only transfer static images and cannot fully replicate the effect.
- Cable dependency: You need a USB cable, and sometimes the connection is unstable and the device cannot recognize it.
Nevertheless, it is still very useful for one-time large-scale transfers!