How to copy photos from iphone to windows

Easily store your iPhone photos on your computer with this user-friendly guide

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This wikiHow teaches you how to transfer photos from your iPhone to a Windows PC. You can import the photos and videos using the Windows 10 Photos app, or you import them directly to a folder on any version of Windows.

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   Connect your iPhone to the PC. Use the USB charging cable that came with your phone.

   • If you have iCloud, your photos should actually upload automatically. Check your iCloud folder first before you plug anything in.

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   Unlock your iPhone. Unlock your iPhone using Touch ID or enter your Passcode. This will prompt a question asking if you want to trust the computer you just connected to.

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   On the iPhone, tap Trust or Allow. This allows the iPhone to share data with the computer so you can download the pictures and video.

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   On the computer, click the Start menu

   
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   Click Photos.

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   Click Import. It's in the top-right of the Photos window.

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   Click On another device. It's on the right of the pop-up window.

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   Select the pictures you want to import and click Continue. All the items that are selected will have a checkmark in the top-right of the preview image.

   • You can click Select All at the top to select all the pictures and video.

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   Click Import. This will begin importing the images and videos from the iPhone.

   • You can check the box next to "Delete imported items from Apple iPhone after importing" if you don't want to keep the original photos or videos on the iPhone.

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   Connect your iPhone to the PC. Use the USB charging cable that came with your phone.

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   Unlock your iPhone. Unlock your iPhone using Touch ID or your phone's passcode. This will prompt a question asking if you want to trust the computer you just connected to.

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   On the iPhone, tap Trust or Allow. This allows the iPhone to share data with the computer so you can download the pictures and video.

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   On the computer, click the Start menu

   
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   Click File Explorer

   
   . This will open a File Explorer window allowing you to browse files and devices connected to your computer.

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   Locate the connected iPhone. It should be listed on the left-side of the File Explorer window under "This PC". Click

   

   next to "This PC" to see a list of connected devices.

   • If the iPhone doesn't appear, try disconnecting the iPhone and plugging it back in.

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   Right-click on the iPhone and select Import pictures and video. It's near the bottom of the drop-down menu.

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   Select the Import all new items now option and click Next. This will automatically import all the images and videos stored on your iPhone to your Pictures folder. Once finished importing, the Pictures folder will open automatically.

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• Question

  What happens if I unplug the iPhone before the transfer of photos is complete?

  

  You will probably find that not all of your photos have transferred to the PC.

• Question

  How can I back the photos up to a PC and still keep them on the iPhone?

  

  Connect the iPhone to PC with the IPhone charging cable (one end is USB) and switch on the phone. The phone will ask whether to allow to connect the phone to PC. Tap 'allow'. Then you can go to PC and the phone act as a camera connected via USB port. You can download any photo now.

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  Can I download all of my photos from the cloud to my PC and then delete them from my phone and the cloud to free up storage?

  

  Yes you can. As long as they are stored on another device, you are safe to delete them from iPhone or iCloud storage.

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To transfer photos from your iPhone to a PC, start by using your phone’s USB cable to connect your iPhone to the PC. Once your devices are connected, unlock your phone and tap “Trust” or “Allow” when you see the message asking whether you trust this computer. Then, click the Start menu on your computer, followed by “File Explorer,” which will bring up a list of connected devices on the left side of the File Explorer window. From here, right-click on “iPhone” and select “Import pictures and videos.” Finish by selecting “Import all new items now “and clicking “Next” to begin importing your photos. To learn more, including how to transfer specific images from your iPhone using the Windows 10 Photos App, scroll down!

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