How to Transfer Photos from iPhone/iPad to PC or Mac

“There are photos that I need to download from iPhone to my computer for my upcoming blog, Why can't I transfer photos from iPhone to PC? What are the steps I need to do? Thanks!”

There are different ways to download and transfer photos from iPhone to your PC or Mac. You can even sign up to iCloud Photo Library where you can easily access all the photos across any iOS devices. In this article, we will discuss and guide you through the different ways to download photos from iPhone.

Part 1. How to Download All Photos from iPhone to MacPart 2. How to Import Images from iPhone to PCPart 3. How to Download Photos from iPhone SelectivelyVideo Guide: How to Download Photos from iPhone Devices

Part 1. How to Download and Transfer Photos from iPhone to Mac

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to download photos from iPhone to Mac:

• Step 1. Update iTunes on Mac. Transferring or importing photos to Mac will need iTunes 12.5.1 or higher
• Step 2. Plug in the iPhone using an original USB cable. If a pop up asks you to “Trust this computer” simply click OK. You might also need to unlock the iPhone with the passcode.
• Step 3. The Photos app will open automatically. If it doesn’t, click the Photos app
• Step 4. All the photos will now display on the screen choose the photos you want to import by clicking any of the options: “Import Selected or Import All New Photos”.
• Step 5. To download and transfer photos from iPhone to Mac, click on the desired photos you want to download and then click “Import Selected”. If you want to download new photos then click “Import All New photos”.
• Step 6. A pop-up message will ask if you would like to keep or delete the photos on the device. Choose the desired option.
• Step 7. Disconnect the iPhone from the computer safely.All the photos downloaded from iPhone to Mac will be saved in the Last Import Album of the Photos App.

Download Photos from iPhone to Mac

Part 2. How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to PC

It is also easy to import images from iPhone to PC. If you are using Windows computer then you can also download photos from iPhone easily using Windows Photo gallery.

• Step 1. Update iTunes to its latest version before the transfer or photo download
• Step 2. Plug in the iPhone to the computer using an original USB cable
• Step 3. If required, you need to enter the passcode to unlock the device and a prompt to “Trust this Computer”. Enter the correct passcode and tap Allow or Trust to continue.
• Step 4. Refer to these guides for Win 10 & 8
  Windows 10:
1. Open the Photos app on the computer and click on Import. Follow the onscreen instructions
2. Automatically, it will choose all the photos you haven’t imported yet. You can also manually choose the photos.

Windows 8:

1. Open the Photos app after successful connection
2. Right click the mouse and click Import
3. Choose the desired photos you want to import or select all
4. Click Import
• Step 5. All the photos and videos synced to the iPhone using iTunes are not imported into the computer.

Import Photos from iPhone Devices to Your Computer

These steps are so easy to do when you want to download photos from iPhone to the computer. But what if the photos you need to download from the iPhone was already deleted or gone? How are you able to download them now? Will it still be possible to get them back? On the next part of this article, you will discover how you are able to download photos from iPhone even though they have been deleted.

Part 3. How to Download Photos from iPhone Selectively

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After you have successfully downloaded and installed FoneDog Toolkit- iOS Data Recovery, the next is to run the program and then click the option: “Recover from iOS Device” from the left panel of the program and then plug in the iPhone using an original USB cable to begin the recovery. The program will be able to detect the connection automatically and when it does, click “Start Scan” to continue.

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Before running the program, FoneDog Toolkit- iOS Data Recovery make sure you have turned off the automatic sync option of iTunes. To do this, go to iTunes, click Preferences, click on Devices, and check “Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPad from syncing automatically”.

Step 2. Scan, Preview, and Download Photos from iPhone

The scanning will take time depending on the files being recovered from the iPhone. You can see its progress displayed on the progress bar onscreen. Once the scanning stops, you are now able to see all the files both present and deleted inside the iPhone. You can narrow down the search by toggling on the option seen on top:”Only display deleted items”.

Proceed to the gallery or media categories and then find the deleted photos. Mark the photos one by one for selective recovery and then click the"Recover" button found at the end of the screen. You can now download photos from iPhone even if they were already deleted. Don’t forget to save them in a folder on the computer for easy reference in the future.

Also Read:
Lost Contacts on iPhone, How to Recover
How to Recover Photos Recently Deleted on iPhone/iPad and iPod Touch

Scan, Preview, and Download Lost Images from iPhone--Step2

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Video Guide: How to Download and Transfer Photos from iPhone to PC or Mac

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