It covers every combination of computer and mobile machine as well as email transfers and AirDrop.
How to Transfer Photos From an Android Phone to a PC
You don’t need special software.
Unlock your phone with your password or fingerprint.
Connect the Android phone to the computer using a micro-USB or USB-C to USB cord.
Ideally, this is the same cord that came with your phone.
Swipe down from the top of the screen on the Android rig.
At the bottom of the notification list, selectAndroid System USB charging this rig.
A new modal window opens, listing the options for how the unit can handle the USB connection.
A notification appears on Windows letting you know that the system is setting up the rig.
When Windows Explorer opens up, selectThis PCfrom the left menu pane.
Choose your machine underDevices and drives.
Choose the Android rig’s internal storage.
The root of the Android machine’s SD card user storage appears in Windows Explorer.
you’re free to access photos on the rig inDCIMand any downloaded pictures and screenshots underPictures.
Copy and paste any of these files onto your Windows PC.
This cord can range from a regular USB port to Thunderbolt to the latest USB-C models.
ForUSB-Cdevices, use your existing cord and purchase a cheap adapter that is compatible with USB.
Cheaper connections can negatively impact connections.
Amazon generally has what you need.
If you have trouble finding the right hardware, consider purchasing a proprietary adapter from Apple.
you’ve got the option to also useSamsung Smart Switch.
Connect your Android equipment to your system.
If the program doesn’t launch automatically, go toFinder>Applicationsand hit the installed software.
Typically your phone’s photos are found inDCIM>Camerawithin your phone’s folders.
you’ve got the option to alsotransfer photos from your Android to a computerusing Bluetooth or OneDrive.
Here’s how to transfer photos from an iPhone to a Mac computer.
Connect the iPhone to the computer with the cord it came with.
If you have a newer Apple computer, you might need an adapter.
If a prompt appears, tapTrustto confirm the rig you’ve connected to is safe.
The Photos app should open automatically.
If not, open it by clicking thePhotosicon in the Dock, Finder window, or Launchpad.
Optionally, select theDelete items after importcheck box to remove the photos from your phone after transferring to Photos.
Photos will bring in the images.
you’re able to find them later on theImportstab under the date you imported them.
One computer must have the latestversion of iTunesinstalled.
Connect the iPhone with a USB cable, using an adapter if needed.
A prompt may appear asking if you trust the connected computer.
If it does, tapTrust.
InWindows 10, fire up the Photos app.
Select theStartbutton (the one that looks like a Windows OS logo) and choosePhotos.
SelectImport>From a USB gadget.
Windows will check your phone for new items.
TheImport itemswindow will open.
Use theSelectmenu to quickly highlight all items or the ones since your last import.
grab the box next to a date to select every image beneath it.
Click theImportbutton to start the transfer.
you’re free to use Airdrop to transfer images between devices.
If Airdrop isn’t enabled on your iPhone, go toSettings>General>AirDrop.
On the iPhone, open thePhotosapp and select theAll Photosalbum.
Choose the photos you want to share.
Tap and drag toselect multiple photos quickly.
Tap the name of your Mac on the top row of the Share menu.
Your iPhone will transmit the photos after a few seconds.
Photos you transfer to your Mac will appear in your Mac’sDownloadsfolder.
This eliminates the need for wires and adapters.
However, this method only works when transferring one or two photos.
Your email has a size limit for attachments, which photos can quickly exceed.
On Gmail, you’re able to attach as many pictures as you want.
Gmail automatically creates a Google Drive folder with all your photos if the size gets too big.
launch the email app of your choice.
Add your email address as the recipient.
Select thepaperclipicon to attach a photo.
Find the photo in your gallery and confirm it’s the one you want to send.
You don’t need to add text in the body of the email.
On your machine, go to your email and find the email you sent yourself.
This is the same whether you use a Mac or a PC.
If you transfer photos from Android to Mac, considerdownloading the AirDroid app.
For iPhone to Mac transfers, the method is simple to turn oniCloud.
This stores your photos in the cloud, and devices connected to your Apple account can access those photos.
Download and set up the Microsoft Phone Companion app and follow the instructions.
For iOS users,import your downloaded music to iTunesto sync your iPhone and Mac libraries.
