How to Transfer Photos From Your iPhone to Computer (Mac or Windows)

The easiest way is to use iTunes to transfer photos from your iPhone to computer. If you don’t have iTunes, follow this method.

Method 1: How to Transfer Photos From iPhone to Mac Computer without iTunes?

Step1. Connect your iPhone to your mac computer via USB cable.

Step2. Open Finder (Windows) or the “Go to Finder” option on your iPhone (Mac) menu bar and click on the “Devices” tab.

Step3. Click on “iPhone” and then select the “Photos” option.

Step4. Then, click on “Import” on the bottom left. A window will appear prompting you to choose where to store photos and videos. Choose the desired folder, press “OK”, and then press “Import” again.

Step5. Your pictures will be transferred and stored in your chosen folder. You can view the photos with the built-in iPhoto app.

Method 2: How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to PC (Mac or Windows) using Windows Explorer?

Step1. Connect your iPhone to the computer via USB cable.

Step2. Locate the phone icon and double click it to launch the phone.

Step3. Click on “Phone” on the top of the screen.

Step4. Then select “Pictures” on the left.

Step5. Finally, drag your photos to the desired folder.

Method 3: using iCloud and iTune

iCloud helps you to backup and transfer all your data easily. Now you can sync and share photos among iOS devices and computers. It is safe and convenient way to store and share your precious moments with family and friends.

First, you need to connect your iPhone to computer using a USB cable. In order to transfer photos from iPhone to computer, you need to transfer photos from iPhone to iTunes.

For Mac users

  • Click on “Apps” at the top menu bar. Then click on “Applications”. Click on “Computer”.
  • Then, click on “iTunes”.
  • Here you will see all the devices connected to your computer. Click on your iPhone.
  • Then, click on “Photos”.
  • Under the “Photos” folder, you can find all the pictures on your phone. Drag them to iTunes.
  • You are done.

For Windows users

  • Click on “Start” and then click on “Computer”.
  • Click on “Devices and Printers”.
  • Click on “My Computer”.
  • In the “Devices and Printers”, you will find your iPhone listed. Click on it.
  • Then, click on “Photos”.
  • Now you can find all the pictures on your iPhone. Drag them to “Photos”.
  • You are done.