How to Transfer Photos/Videos from PC to iPhone with USB
This post mainly introduces how to transfer photos from computer to iPhone with USB via the free iOS transfer software - AOMEI FoneBackup, iTunes and File Explorer. You can choose the most suitable one according to your needs.
Transfer pictures from desktop to iPhone.
Is it possible to transfer pictures taken by a digital camera, stored on my HP computer, onto my iPhone. I have several of my late wife that I want to transfer over and use as wallpapers but can't see how to do it. cheers Andrew. How can I transfer photos from PC to iPhone with USB?
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Sometimes, you may need to send photos/videos from PC to iPhone, whether you are using a laptop or desktop computer. To help you quickly get started, here we provide you with 3 options.
| Method | Effectiveness | Large Photo/Video Transfer |
| AOMEI FoneBackup >> Go |
High - 3 steps to get/easy-to-use interface |
Super fast |
| iTunes >> Go |
Low - illogical interface/unstable transfer |
Slow/unstable |
| File Explorer >> Go |
Medium - manually put photos/tedious steps |
Moderate |
Option 1. Best free way to transfer photos from PC to iPhone with USB
If you would like a free and fast way to transfer photos from PC to iPhone without iTunes, the professional iPhone/iPad data transfer software - AOMEI FoneBackup will be an ideal choice.
- Transfer unlimited photos/videos without losing quality.
- 1000 + full-resolution pictures can be moved within 10 minutes.
- Preview and select photos to transfer from PC to iPhone and vice versa.
- Various file types can be recognized, like jpg, jpeg, png, gif, heic, raw, etc.
- Widely supported various iOS models/versions (iPhone 16/iOS 18).
100% SecureNow you can download, install and launch AOMEI FoneBackup on your PC. Then connect your iPhone/iPad to it using a USB cable.
Step 1. Begin the PC-to-iPhone transfer
Go to Phone Transfer, locate the PC to iPhone option, and then click Get Started.
Step 2. Drag and drop photos from PC to iPhone
Click the box area to add or drag and drop photos/videos that you want to transfer to your iPhone from your laptop/desktop computer.
Step 3. Import photos/videos from PC to iPhone
Once you’ve added all the files you want, click Start Transfer to add them to your iPhone Photos app.
Of course! Just connect your USB drive and iPhone to the computer at the same time, then AOMEI FoneBackup's PC to iPhone transfer feature can help you easily get pictures from flash drive to iPhone.
Option 2. How to transfer photos from PC to iPhone with iTunes
How to transfer photos from computer to iPhone with USB? iTunes is another available way. Before starting, you need to pay attention to the following two things:
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Syncing photos to an iOS device using iTunes will cause the loss of the existing data on the target device.
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You need to make sure that iCloud is turned off when you’re using iTunes to transfer photos from PC to iPhone. Because when you turn on iCloud Photos, all the photos synced from iTunes will be removed from your iPhone.
Step 1. Connect the iPhone to the computer using a USB cable.
Step 2. Download the latest version of iTunes on your computer from the page and then open it.
Step 3. Click the device icon on the left corner of the iTunes screen.
Step 4. Go to Photos > Tick Sync Photos > Choose Selected folders and don’t forget to tick Include videos. Then select the folder having the photos and videos stored and click Apply to start syncing photos from your PC to your iPhone.
Option 3. How to put pictures from computer to iPhone via File Explorer
If you don't want to install any software, using Windows Explorer is the right way. Here, you can access your iPhone’s internal storage from your PC and then add the photos to the designated folder on your iPhone.
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your desktop/laptop computer via a USB cable.
Step 2. Go to This PC and click the Internal Storage option > Choose the photo folder you need (This is mostly indicated as DCIM). Now you can locate photos on PC you wish to transfer and then copy and paste from your computer to the folder.
Once the process is finished, you can go to the Photos app on your iPhone to check your files.
These are all about how to transfer photos from laptop/desktop to iPhone with USB. For people who encounter transfer issues in the process, we also offer some solutions below.
FAQs about how to import photos from computer to iPhone
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Why can't I transfer photos from PC to iPhone?
When you find that you can't transfer photos from computer to your iPhone, that may be because the Windows version and iPhone operating system are not compatible. If you need an alternative way to move photos right now, AOMEI FoneBackup is your good helper!
To add iPhone photos to your computer, AOMEI FoneBackup mentioned in Option 1 is also useful. Go to Phone Transfer and choose iPhone to PC, then you can choose iPhone photos to get a fast transfer.
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How to transfer photos from PC to iPhone wirelessly?
If you need a wireless way to copy photos from PC to iPhone, you can use iCloud, Google Photos or Bluetooth. It's important to note that iCloud only offers 5 GB of free storage and Google Photos only offers 15 GB. To manage iCloud storage, you can delete some unnecessary data and backup.
Final words
This post mainly introduces 3 options on how to transfer photos from PC to iPhone with USB. Normally, you can use the free iOS data transfer software - AOMEI FoneBackup, the Apple program iTunes or Windows File Explorer to make it.
- When using iTunes, you need to be careful that it will erase the original photos on your iPhone in the syncing process.
- If you would like to transfer photos from PC to iPhone without iTunes, Windows File Explorer is slow to transfer multiple photos in one time.
So it's advised to use the freeware AOMEI FoneBackup. With it, you can transfer photos easily and quickly without internet and losing quality.