Many iPhone users have seen trouble downloading or transferring their photos, videos, and other data to their PC or Mac. You will be happy to know that this process is pretty simple, and you might be having trouble because you have done it before.
Today, we will share different methods to transfer your data, including photos and videos, from your iPhone to your PC. We will also share how to import data from iPhone to the Mac. This article will be very informative, so read it until the end.
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Download iPhone Photos to PC
We can easily download the iPhone to PC and enjoy our media on the biggest screens. Some people do this to secure their important data on their desktop devices. We will share multiple methods of downloading and transferring iPhone photos to a PC, and you can go with the method that works best for you.
Using iCloud Photos
ICloud is a great feature that frees you from using any external wire or connection device between your iPhone and PC. ICloud keeps all your photos, videos, and other files saved in their original resolutions. You can access this cloud from any device you want to.
If you have photos or videos on your iPhone, you should save them to iCloud immediately. If an automatic feature is enabled, these files will be uploaded to iCloud. But now, how can you access them on your PC? The steps are mentioned below.
- First, go to the official website of ICloud.com on your PC browser.
- You will be asked about your credentials for signing in so you can access all your data stored.
- Once signed into your iCloud, all the files stored will be displayed in front of you.
- Now, you can see your media on the iCloud itself or download it.
- To download any file, tap on it, and a menu will appear.
- Select the download option, and your iPhone Photo will be downloaded to your PC successfully.
Using a USB Cable
The other way, and probably a more conventional for some people, is to download the iPhone Photos using a USB cable. This method will be more feasible if you don’t want to mess with all the iCloud login stuff. We have listed the steps to transfer files from iPhone to PC using this method.
- First, make sure that the iTunes app is installed on your PC and that it is the latest version.
- Use a USB cable to connect your iPhone to the PC.
- Now, unlock your iPhone. If your phone is locked, the data will not be displayed to transfer to your PC.
- You might also see a prompt on your screen asking you to Trust this Computer or not. Tap on “Trust” or “Allow.”
- Now, onto the PC. Click on the start button.
- A menu will appear, and we will select the photos app.
- On the display page of the Photos App, we will see an Import button. Click on it
- Now select Import from a USB Device and follow through all the instructions.
- At the end, select the photos you want to transfer from iPhone to PC and click the import button.
Import iPhone Photos to Mac
Users with Macs have a bit easier to transfer their photos and other data from their iPhone to the Mac device. One method is to use iCloud, as the Mac has iCloud installed. The other method is by a cable, which has slightly different steps than the PC. We have shared them below.
- After connecting your iPhone to the Mac, open the Photos app.
- Select your iPhone from the connected device list.
- As you open your iPhone photos and video, an import button will also appear, which you can click to import all the selected items.
Conclusion
Not all of us are fond of watching movies and going through the photo memories on the small screen of our iPhones. If you are also one of these people and want to enjoy your media on your PC or Mac device, follow the tips we have shared in this article.
Following the steps discussed here, you can easily download or transfer your data from your iPhone to your PC or Mac. Different methods have been discussed, and one will work best for you.