6 Best Apps to Transfer Photos from iPhone to PC

“I took my son’s graduation party photos using my iPhone. But lately, I realized the memory space is running out. How can I use the app to transfer iPhone photos to a PC?”

The advancement of technology enables many operations with our smartphones. You can capture any moment, taking videos and photos alike. The only problem comes when your phone’s memory becomes full and the phone is not able to function as it should. In such times, you need an app to move photos from iPhone to PC. This article covers the best 6 apps for photo transfer from phone to PC. 

Part 1: Apps to Transfer Photos from iPhone to PC

Don’t freak when your iPhone can no longer hold any photos. Just find a reliable app to make a quick transfer.

App 1:  MobileTrans [best choice]

MobileTrans is the best choice app to transfer photos from iPhone to Windows 10 and other versions. This app works at a fast speed, to quickly transfer any data type between operating systems like Android to iPhone and vice versa. It also works excellently to backup and restores any data between phones, including photos to your PC.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to the Computer

Launch MobileTrans on your computer then choose the “File transfer” > “Export to computer” feature to start to transfer your data from the phone. 

Step 2. Select the file type to transfer

MobileTrans will automatically load all the supported file types. Choose “Photos” and click on the “Start” button to begin the transfer. 

Step 3. Transfer complete

Ensure you keep your phone connected until the transfer is complete. Then locate the transferred photos from your local computer folder. 

App 2: Microsoft Photos

This app comes standard with Windows 10 and is a quick remedy app to import photos from iPhone to PC.

Step 1. First, connect your iPhone to your PC via a USB cable.

Step 2. Then launch the “Photos app” from the “Start” menu.

Step 3. Click on the “Import” tab that is located at the top-right corner.

Step 4. The app will select all photos by default. So, deselect the ones you don’t want to import.

Step 5. Finally, click on the “Continue” tab. The app will begin to transfer photos from your iPhone to the computer. 

Pros

• Keeps your file organized by date or album
• Easy to use

Cons

• It will sluggish if you have many photos to transfer.

App 3: iCloud 

iCloud will wirelessly sync the photos that you earlier backed up. Follow these steps to use it to transfer your photos from your iPhone to your PC.

Step 1. Install iCloud for Windows on your computer

Step 2. Then sign in to the iCloud app using your Apple ID and password

Step 3. Click the “Options” button next to “Photos”.

Step 4. Click the box next to iCloud Photos so that a checkmark appears.

Step 5. Then click on the “Done” tab and tap on “Apply”. Any photos in your iCloud will download to your PC.

Pros

• It has a 5GB of free storage capacity
• Instant access from any iOS device

Cons

• You need to log in to your account to use it
• You may need to upgrade your iCloud storage if you have more than 5GB capacity of photos and videos 

App 4: iTunes

Here are the steps to use iTunes to sync photos between your iPhone and computer.

Step 1. Download iTunes from Apple’s website and install it on your computer.

Step 2. Launch iTunes then connect your iPhone to the PC via a USB cable.

Step 3. Once your computer recognizes your iPhone, click on your iPhone’s icon to start the backup process.

Step 4. Select “All Photos and album” to transfer and click the “Apply” button.

Step 5. Syncing process will automatically begin. When it is complete, click on the “Done” tab.

Step 6. Now, use your computer to log into iTunes to access the photos.

Pros

• Syncs your data across all your devices

Cons

• It will overwrite the current photos on your computer

App 5: Simple Transfer

This is a free photo transferring app that works wirelessly for free iPhone photo transfer.

Step 1. Install Simple Transfer app to your computer

Step 2. Connect your iPhone and computer directly to your local WiFi network

Step 3. Then checkmark the photos you want to transfer and hit the “Transfer” button.

Step 4. The app will transfer photos from your iPhone to your PC wirelessly. Finally, access your photos on your computer.

Pros

• It is free
• Exports photos in various formats like JPEG and HEIC

Cons

• Unable to transfer files to external servers

App 6: Photo Transfer App

This is another app to transfer photos from iPhone to PC.

Step 1. First, connect your iPhone to the computer over a WiFi connection. Then go to the “Start” menu and select the “Photos app”. Ensure you grant the permission to connect the authority page that appears.

Step 2. The “Photos app” will then open. Next, use the “Import” option to facilitate photos import.

Step 3. A dialog box will then open up. Select your iPhone as the device you want to transfer photos from.

Step 4. The app will continue to scan your data. A confirmation pop-up message will appear once the scanning process is completed. Choose the photos you want to transfer and click the “Import” tab.

Step 5. Select your PC as the location to save the imported photos then click the “OK” button to complete the process. Finally, access them from your computer. 

Pros

• Transfers your photos in full resolution without quality loss

Cons

• It supports only Windows XP and later versions
• It may not work on some public WiFi networks 

Conclusion

It is a gem to keep memorable photos and videos for future reference. We have brought you free iPhone photo transfer apps for your long-awaited journey. Don’t lose your photos anymore due to unlimited space on your iPhone. Engage these apps and transfer your photos to your computer for further safety.

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Axel Nash

staff Editor