{"id":362637,"date":"2021-11-04T22:00:50","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T19:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-quickly-transfer-photos-from-iphone-to-windows-11\/"},"modified":"2021-11-04T22:00:50","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T19:00:50","slug":"how-to-quickly-transfer-photos-from-iphone-to-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-quickly-transfer-photos-from-iphone-to-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Quickly Transfer Photos from iPhone to Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2840fa085c1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2840fa085c1\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-quickly-transfer-photos-from-iphone-to-windows-11\/#How_to_Import_Photos_and_Videos_from_an_iPhone_into_Windows\" >How to Import Photos and Videos from an iPhone into Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-quickly-transfer-photos-from-iphone-to-windows-11\/#Alternately_Email_Photos_to_Yourself\" >Alternately, Email Photos to Yourself<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Quickly Transfer Photos from iPhone to Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-765822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/win11_pictures_folder_hero.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/win11_pictures_folder_hero.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/win11_pictures_folder_hero.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to transfer photos and videos from your iPhone to your Windows 11 PC, the quickest and easiest way is to plug your phone in and perform an automatic import. Here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Import_Photos_and_Videos_from_an_iPhone_into_Windows\"><\/span>How to Import Photos and Videos from an iPhone into Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you plug your iPhone into your Windows PC with a USB cable, Windows 11 can connect to it like a standard digital camera, reading the device\u2019s \u201cDCIM\u201d folder. It can copy the photos and videos from your iPhone with no extra software needed. Here\u2019s how to set it up.<\/p>\n<p>First, locate the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ropriate Lightning to USB cable for your iPhone. Usually, this is the same cable you can use to charge your iPhone. One end will have a small connector that plugs into your iPhone (the Lightning end), and another will either be a USB-A or USB-C connector.<\/p>\n<p>Plug your iPhone into the cable, then plug the other end into a USB port on your Windows 11 PC.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-658173 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/lightning_port.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Photo of an iPhone with a Lightning Port\" width=\"650\" height=\"395\" data-credittext=\"Apple, Inc.\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple, Inc.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When you plug in your iPhone, the phone will ask you if you want to allow the PC to access photos and videos on the device. Tap \u201cAllow.\u201d This will make the iPhone\u2019s \u201cDCIM\u201d photos and videos folder available to Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-765863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/tap_allow.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Allow&quot; on the iPhone screen.\" width=\"650\" height=\"436\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Back on the Windows PC, open File Explorer and navigate to \u201cThis PC.\u201d If the iPhone was properly recognized by your PC (and allowed to connect), it will show up as a removable drive in the \u201cDevices and Drives\u201d section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-765862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/apple_iphone_in_file_explorer.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Locate your iPhone in &quot;This PC.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"457\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Right-click the icon for your iPhone in File Explorer and select \u201cImport Pictures and Videos\u201d in the menu that appears.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-765860\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iphone_import_pictures.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Windows 11, right-click the iPhone and select &quot;Import pictures or videos.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"346\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>An \u201cImport Pictures and Videos\u201d window will appear. Windows will scan the pictures folder in your iPhone to look for photos and videos it can copy to your PC.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-765856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/looking_for_photos.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Lookfing for photos and videos in Windows 11.\" width=\"650\" height=\"279\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After Windows has found all the new photos and videos it hasn\u2019t imported before, it will show you how many can be imported.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to experiment with Windows 11\u2019s (somewhat confusing) attempt to organize your photos, you can choose the \u201cReview, organize, and group items to import option.\u201d However, we recommend doing a simple import: Select \u201cImport all new items now,\u201d then click the \u201cImport\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-765857\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/import_items_2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Import all items now&quot; and click &quot;Import.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"358\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>During the import process, Windows will copy the photos and videos to a new time-stamped folder in your Pictures folder by default. If you\u2019d like to erase all the photos and videos from your iPhone after you\u2019re done importing, place a checkmark beside \u201cErase After Importing.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_warning\"><p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> If you check \u201cErase After Importing\u201d during the import, Windows will delete all the photos and videos it imported off your iPhone when it\u2019s done. If you want to leave a copy of the imported photos and videos on your phone, leave the \u201cErase After Importing\u201d box unchecked.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-765859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/erase_after_importing.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"To delete the photos when imported, select &quot;Erase after Importing.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"296\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When the import is complete, open a File Explorer window and navigate to your Pictures folder. In that folder, you\u2019ll find a dated folder that contains all the photos and videos that you just imported. Double click the folder and you\u2019ll see the images inside.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-765858\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/photos_in_pictures_folder.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"You'll find the imported photos in your Pictures folder.\" width=\"650\" height=\"405\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you notice a bunch of AAE files in the folder with the pictures, don\u2019t be alarmed. Those are special metadata files Apple uses to store photo editing info. They are useless on Windows, so it\u2019s safe to delete any .AAE files you find.<\/p>\n<p>After that, unplug your iPhone, and you\u2019re done. You can plug it back in again to import photos or videos any time you want. If you didn\u2019t select \u201cErase After Importing\u201d during your last import, Windows will remember which photos it imported before, and you won\u2019t get any duplicates on your next import. Pretty nice!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Are AAE Files from an iPhone, and Can I Delete Them?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternately_Email_Photos_to_Yourself\"><\/span>Alternately, Email Photos to Yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you only have a few iPhone photos or videos you want to transfer to a Windows 11 PC\u2014or if you can\u2019t find a Lightning cable\u2014you could alternately email the photos from your device to yourself. To do that, open the Photos app on your iPhone, select the images you want to email, then tap the share button (which looks like a square with an arrow pointing upward out of it).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-682610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/tap_share_button.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the Share button in the Photos app.\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the menu that appears, tap the Mail app icon, then you can compose an email in the Mail app. You can only send a limited number of photos at a time this way, so it\u2019s usually only good for a handful of images or a couple of videos. But it works in a pinch. 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