Transfer Photos and Videos From iPhone to a PC
Follow these instructions to import photos and videos from an iPhone to a Windows computer.
Transfer Photos and Videos From iPhone to Mac Using the Photos App
Take the following steps to transfer pictures and video clips from your iPhone to a Mac using the Photos app, which was introduced in macOS Catalina (10.15). Macs with earlier versions of macOS and OS X used iPhoto to transfer photos. The transfer begins immediately.
Download Photos and Videos From iPhone to Mac Using the Image Capture App
Another way to transfer photos and videos from your iPhone to a Mac is with Image Capture. This basic app provides a quick and easy import mechanism. To use this method, follow these instructions: The photos and videos that transfer are noted with a green and white check mark.
Transferring Photos and Videos From iPhone to a Mac or PC via iCloud
An alternative to directly transferring iPhone photos and videos to a Mac or PC using a hardwired connection is to access your iCloud Photo Library and download the files from the Apple servers to the computer. iCloud must be enabled on the iPhone, and the iOS Photos app must be turned on in your iCloud settings. To confirm this on the iPhone, select Settings > your name > iCloud > Photos. To download the images to a Mac or Windows PC: In addition to the browser-based UI, some first-party macOS apps such as Photos and iPhoto also allow you to sign in to iCloud and wirelessly access your images. PC users can download and install the iCloud for Windows application if they prefer that over the web-based route.
