How to Transfer Photos from iPhone 16 to PC: Top & Free

With everyone's anticipation, iPhone 16 is coming. Known for its exceptional photography capabilities, the iPhone has once again upgraded the camera features in the iPhone 16. With its powerful camera control feature, you can get perfect photos while barely lifting a finger. Besides, the new ultra wide camera also helps you take your photos further and closer.

For photography enthusiasts, once you unbox the iPhone 16 (Plus) / Pro (Max), you'll surely be eager to experience the new camera features. But what should you do when you want to edit your photos from PC or back them up to prevent loss?

Let’s take a look at some useful free tools you can use with your iPhone 16!

Method 1. How to transfer photos from iPhone 16 to PC: Top & Easy

To easily copy pictures from iPhone to PC, the professional iPhone data transfer software - Aomei FoneBackup is worth to be recommended.

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• Easily transfer 1000 + high-quality photos within 10 minutes.
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• Directly preview all iPhone photos and select the data you need.
• Support various formats(jpg, jpeg, png, gif, heic, raw, etc.).
• All iOS devices and versions are compatible (iPhone 16/iOS 18).

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Now you can follow the guidance below to try this free & fast iPhone-to-PC photo transfer tool.

Step 1. Connect iPhone 16 to PC

Connect your iPhone to the computer via a USB cable > If asked, tap Trust on iPhone to continue.

Step 2. Start iPhone 16 to Windows file transfer

Launch Aomei FoneBackup > Go to Phone Transfer > Choose iPhone to PC and click Get Started.

Step 3. Access iPhone 16 photo storage

Click the + icon > Preview and choose pictures > Click OK to continue.

Step 4. Start iPhone 16 transfer photos to PC

Confirm the photos you need > Choose photo storage location from the Transfer Settings option > Click Start Transfer to import photos from iPhone 16 to PC.

Method 2. How to transfer photos from iPhone 16 to laptop/desktop - File Explorer

If you don’t want to rely on any third-party software, you can use Windows File Explorer to transfer files from iPhone 16 to PC.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to the computer via a USB cable > Your will show up in the File Explorer automatically. If not, click the Start Menu or find it in the Taskbar.

Step 2. Go to This PC and then you can see your iPhone listed under the Portable Device option. Click your device to continue.

Step 3. Go to the Internal Storage folder > Browse the photos and videos > Drag and drop them to copy iPhone photos to PC without iTunes.

Method 3. How to transfer photos from iPhone 16 to computer - Photos app

For Windows 11, 10, and 8 users, you can use the Photos app to easily finish the process. You can set it to automatically add newly-taken iPhone photos to computer.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone 16 to the PC > Launch the Photos app.

Step 2. Click Import > Choose From A USB device. The PC will start to detect your photos and videos on your iPhone.

Step 3. Once the detected process is finished, you can uncheck the photos you don’t need> Click Import Selected to transfer files from iPhone 16 to PC.

Method 4. How to download photos from iPhone 16 to computer - iCloud

If you only need a wireless way to send a few pictures from iPhone to PC, iCloud will be a nice choice. Before the process, you need to ensure the iCloud Photos is enabled on your iPhone 16.

Open the Settings app > Choose profile > Click iCloud > Photos > Check if iCloud Photos is turned on. If not, enable it. Then your photos will be synced automatically to your iCloud.

Now you can follow the steps below to start iCloud photos transfer to PC.

Option 1. How to download iPhone 16 photos to PC via iCloud web

Apple offers an official web for iPhone users to access iCloud data from PC. Here are steps:

Step 1. Launch the iCloud website on your PC and log in with your Apple ID.

Step 2. Tap on the Photos icon > View all uploaded iCloud photos > Choose the data you need and click the download icon to download photos to your PC.

Option 2. How to move photos from iCloud to PC

When it comes to professional iCloud manager, Aomei FoneBackup will never let you down.

Now just download Aomei FoneBackup on your PC and learn from the steps below to start the process.

Step 1. Launch FoneBackup > Go to My iCloud > Log in with your Apple ID > Choose Manage iCloud.

Step 2. Select the photos you need under the Photos option or choose videos from the Videos option > Click the Download button from the top of the page.

Step 3. Change the settings from the pop-up window and click Download to download pictures from iPhone 16 to computer.

Method 5. How to transfer pictures from iPhone 16 to computer - Google Photos

Compared with iCloud, using Google Photos might be a better wireless way. Because it offers 15 GB of free storage for users, while iCloud only offers 5 GB.

Step 1. How to upload photos from iPhone 16

Open Safari on your device > Go to photos.google.com or download the Google Photos app from the App Store > Log in with your account > Tap the Upload icon to upload the photos you need.

Step 2. How to download pics from iPhone to laptop/desktop

Open a browser on your computer > Go to photos.google.com > Log in with the same account > Choose your targeted pictures > Click the three-dots button in the upper right corner > Click Download to finish the process.

FAQ: How to transfer photos from iPhone 16 to Mac?

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac with a USB cable > Launch the Photos app on your Mac > An import screen with all the photos and videos will show up > If not, click the device's name in the Photos sidebar.

Step 2. If asked, unlock your iPhone and tap Trust on your device to continue.

Step 3. Set up the storage location on your computer to put pictures > Click Import to and you can select an existing album or create a new folder.

Step 4. Select the targeted photos to move >Click Import Selected or Import All New Photos to begin the task.

Final Words

Now you can know how to transfer photos from iPhone 16 to PC. Here we offer 5 ways to make it.

• If you want to move pictures to PC via a USB cable, you can use Aomei FoneBackup (the fastest & free way), the Photos app or Windows File Explorer.
• If you need wireless ways, you can use iCloud or Google Photos to save pics to computer efficiently.

To protect all iPhone data, you can also use Aomei FoneBackup to backup iPhone 16 to PC in one click (Phone Backup > Full Backup).