How to Transfer Photos and Videos from iPhone to Windows Laptop
Your iPhone might be a powerhouse for capturing photos and videos, but eventually, storage fills up. The easiest solution? Transfer them to your Windows laptop. Whether you’re freeing up space, backing up memories, or editing content, here are the simplest methods to move your photos and videos from iPhone to Windows.
Method 1: Using USB Cable (Direct Transfer)
This is the most reliable way and doesn’t need internet.
Steps:
Connect your iPhone to your Windows laptop with the original USB/Lightning cable.
Unlock your iPhone. If you see a pop-up saying “Trust This Computer”, tap Trust and enter your passcode.
On your laptop, open File Explorer → click on This PC.
You’ll see your iPhone listed under Devices and Drives. Open it.
Navigate to Internal Storage > DCIM.
Here, you’ll find all your photos and videos in folders (named like 100APPLE, 101APPLE, etc.).
Copy and paste the files you want onto your laptop.
Pro Tip: For better organization, copy them into folders like Photos – 2025 or Videos – Travel.
Method 2: Using the Windows Photos App
Windows comes with a built-in Photos app that makes importing easier.
Steps:
Connect your iPhone to your laptop using a USB cable.
Unlock your iPhone and Trust the computer.
On your laptop, open the Photos app (search “Photos” in Start menu).
Click Import > From a USB device.
The app will scan your iPhone and show available photos and videos.
Select the ones you want and click Import Selected (or choose Import All).
Method 3: Using iCloud Photos
If you don’t like cables, iCloud is your friend. Just note—you’ll need good Wi-Fi.
Steps:
On your iPhone: Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Photos, then turn on iCloud Photos.
On your Windows laptop:
Download and install iCloud for Windows from Apple’s website.
Sign in with your Apple ID.
Enable Photos in iCloud settings.
Your iPhone photos and videos will automatically sync, and you can access them in the iCloud Photos folderinside File Explorer.
Method 4: Using Third-Party Tools (Optional)
Apps like Google Photos, OneDrive, or Dropbox can also auto-sync photos from iPhone to Windows. Just install the app on your iPhone, back up your photos, and then access them from your laptop.
Which Method Should You Use?
Want fast transfer with no internet? Use USB Cable or Windows Photos App.
Want automatic sync and cloud backup? Use iCloud Photos.
Already using Google/OneDrive? Stick with their apps—it saves time.
Final Thoughts
Transferring photos and videos from iPhone to Windows doesn’t have to be complicated. If you just want a quick copy, plug in your cable. If you prefer wireless and backup, iCloud or Google Photos will do the job.
At NeoStore, we often help customers set up iPhone backups, organize photo libraries, and even expand their storage with external drives. If you’d like help setting this up or need the right accessories (like original Apple cables), we’re just a call away — at a fee which covers the time and effort we invest.
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