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You can use the smart camera on your iPhone to capture high-quality photos and store them in the Photos app. However, instead of keeping these high-resolution photos exclusively on your iPhone, it's essential to transfer them to a Windows 11 computer for storage, organization, editing on a larger computer screen, freeing up space on your device, or wiping all data on your phone for replacement.
So, how can you transfer photos from iPhone to a Windows 11 computer? It's very simple. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to export photos from iPhone to a Windows 11 computer using several different methods.
Method 1: Transfer Photos from iPhone to Windows 11 PC Using Windows Photos
Utilize the Windows Photos app for a straightforward transfer:
Connect your iPhone to the computer via a USB cable.
Ensure both devices are powered on and unlock your iPhone. If prompted to trust the computer, tap Trust or Allow.
Open the Photos app from the Start menu on your desktop.
In the Photos app, click on the Import icon at the upper right and select "From a connected device."
A new window will appear. Specify the photos or videos to upload and choose the destination on your computer. Wait for the media to load.
Click the Import button to start the process. The duration will depend on the size of the data being transferred.
Method 2: Transfer Photos from Iphone |to PC Using iCloud
For those looking to transfer iPhone photos to a Windows 11 computer without using USB, you can try downloading photos from iCloud to your computer's hard drive. This requires activating iCloud Photos so that your iPhone photos can be accessed on all Apple devices, iCloud.com, and your computer.
If iCloud Photos is not yet enabled on your iPhone, go to Settings > [Your Apple ID] > iCloud, then toggle the switch for iCloud Photos to make it green.
Wait a while for your photos to sync with the iCloud server. Pay attention to your iCloud storage space, as it needs enough capacity to accommodate all photos.
Visit icloud.com on your computer.
Log in using your Apple ID and iPhone password.
Click on "Photos" to access your photo library.
Choose the photos you want to download to your computer.
Click the download icon in the top right of the page. By default, Windows will download the photos to the Downloads folder. You can copy the photos and paste them into the Photos folder or any folder of your choice.
If you have the updated Photos app on Windows 11, you might find it integrated with iCloud Photos, allowing you easy access to your photos on your computer by simply turning on iCloud Photos and connecting your iCloud account to the Photos app, following Apple's instructions.
Transfer photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac or PC - Apple Support
Method 3: Import Photos from iPhone to PC Windows 11 using File Explorer
If you're not using iCloud Photos or haven't installed iTunes on your computer, there's still hope. You can open File Explorer on Windows 11 to transfer photos from iPhone to your computer using a USB cable, and this doesn't require any additional software.
It's relatively easy to copy iPhone photos to a Windows 11 computer. Here's how to do it:
Connect your iPhone to the Windows 11 computer.
Unlock your iPhone using your passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID. When asked if you trust this computer, click on Trust, allowing your computer to access the iPhone so you can transfer photos.
On the Windows 11 desktop, double-click on the computer icon to open File Explorer.
Locate your phone in the Devices and Drives section.
Right-click on your Apple iPhone and choose Import Photos and Videos from the menu that appears.
Once Windows finds all the new photos and videos that haven't been imported before, select Import All New Items now to add all photos and videos to your computer with one click.
To copy specific photos, select the option next to Review, Organize, and Group Items to Import, then deselect the unwanted photos, leaving the desired ones selected for import.
Transfer iPhone Photos to Windows Using File Explorer Press the Import button to start the process. Windows 11 will transfer iPhone photos to the Photos folder on your computer by default. If you want to delete all photos and videos after Windows imports them from your iPhone, click on the box labeled Erase After Importing.
Conclusion
If you don't know how to transfer photos from iPhone to computer or laptop, these three effective methods in this article will guide you on importing photos from iPhone to Windows 11. This includes using iCloud, the built-in Photos app in Windows, and iTunes. All these methods are easy to understand and apply, taking only a few minutes, and will save you from purchasing additional iCloud storage.