How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to Computer Without USB
How to Transfer Photos from
iPhone to Computer Without USB
Transferring photos from your
iPhone to your computer is a simple process that helps you back up your memory’s
free up storage on your device and easily access your photos on your computer.
With advancements in technology there are several methods to transfer photos
from iPhone to computer without using a USB cable. In this comprehensive guide
we’ll explore different methods to transfer photos wirelessly using cloud
services and third-party apps.
Table of Contents
1.Introduction
2.
Transfer Photos Using
iCloud
1. Set Up iCloud on iPhone
2. Set Up
iCloud on Computer
3. Accessing
iCloud Photos on Your Computer
2.
Transfer Photos Using
Google Photos
1. Set Up
Google Photos on iPhone
2. Accessing
Google Photos on Your Computer
3. Transfer
Photos Using Dropbox
1. Set Up
Dropbox on iPhone
2. Accessing
Dropbox Photos on Your Computer
4. Transfer
Photos Using Third-Party Apps
1. Photo
Transfer App
2. Air Droid
5. Conclusion
1. Introduction
Transferring photos from your
iPhone to your computer is essential for several reasons. First it helps you
back up your precious memories ensuring that they are safely stored in case you
lose your phone or it gets damaged. Second it frees up storage space on your
iPhone allowing you to take more photos and download more apps. Lastly
transferring photos to your computer makes it easier to edit and share them
with others.
In the past transferring photos
from iPhone to computer required a USB cable. However with the introduction of
various cloud services and wireless transfer methods it’s now possible to
transfer photos without a USB cable. Here we’ll discuss different methods to
transfer photos from your iPhone to your computer wirelessly.
2. Transfer Photos Using
iCloud
iCloud is Apple’s cloud
storage service that allows you to store photos videos documents and more
in the cloud. By enabling iCloud Photos on your iPhone, you can
automatically sync and access your photos on your computer.
2.1. Set Up iCloud on iPhone
To set up iCloud on your iPhone
follow these steps:
1. Open
the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap your name
at the top of the screen to open the Apple ID menu.
3. Tap iCloud.
4. Scroll down
to Photos and tap it.
5. Toggle
on iCloud Photos. This will start uploading your photos to iCloud.
Note: Ensure that your iPhone is
connected to Wi-Fi to upload your photos to iCloud.
2.2. Set Up iCloud on Computer
To set up iCloud on your
computer:
For Mac:
1. Open System
Preferences.
2. Click
on Apple ID.
3. If you’re not
signed in sign in with your Apple ID.
4. Select iCloud in
the sidebar.
5. Check the box
next to Photos to enable iCloud Photos on your Mac.
For Windows:
1. Download and
install iCloud for Windows from the Apple website.
2. Sign in with
your Apple ID.
3. Check the box
next to Photos and click Apply.
2.3. Accessing iCloud Photos on Your
Computer
Once you’ve set up iCloud on both
your iPhone and computer you can access your iCloud photos on your computer.
For Mac:
1. Open
the Photos app.
2. Click
on Photos in the sidebar to view all your iCloud photos.
For Windows:
1. Open
the File Explorer.
2. Click
on iCloud Photos under the Quick Access section in the
sidebar.
3. You will find
three folders: Downloads Uploads and Shared.
4. To download
your photos double-click the Downloads folder and select the
photos you want to download. Click the Download button in the
toolbar.
3. Transfer Photos Using Google
Photos
Google Photos is a popular cloud
storage service that offers unlimited storage for high-quality photos and
videos. By installing the Google Photos app on your iPhone, you can
sync your photos to Google’s cloud and access them on your computer.
3.1. Set Up Google Photos on iPhone
To set up Google Photos on your
iPhone follow these steps:
1. Download
the Google Photos app from the App Store.
2. Open the
Google Photos app and sign in with your Google account.
3. Tap
the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.
4. Tap Settings.
5. Tap Back
up & sync and toggle it on. This will start backing up your photos
to Google Photos.
Note: Ensure that your iPhone is
connected to Wi-Fi to upload your photos to Google Photos.
3.2. Accessing Google Photos on Your
Computer
To access your Google Photos on
your computer, follow these steps:
1. Open
a web browser and visit the Google Photos website.
2. Sign in with
the same Google account you used on your iPhone.
3. You will now
see all your iPhone photos synced to Google Photos. You can download individual
photos
or albums to your computer by selecting them and clicking the Download button.
4. Transfer Photos Using Dropbox
Dropbox is another cloud storage
service that you can use to transfer photos from your iPhone to your computer.
By installing the Dropbox app on your iPhone, you can upload your photos to
Dropbox and access them on your computer.
4.1. Set Up Dropbox on iPhone
To set up Dropbox on your iPhone
follow these steps:
1. Download
the Dropbox app from the App Store.
2. Open the
Dropbox app and sign in with your Dropbox account. If you don’t have an account,
you can create one.
3. Tap the + (plus)
icon at the bottom of the screen.
4. Select Upload
Photos.
5. Choose the
photos you want to upload to Dropbox and tap Next.
6. Choose the
folder where you want to save the photos and tap Upload.
Note: Ensure that your iPhone is
connected to Wi-Fi to upload your photos to Dropbox.
4.2. Accessing Dropbox
Photos on Your Computer
To access your Dropbox photos on
your computer, follow these steps:
1. Download and
install the Dropbox
desktop app on your computer.
2. Sign in with
the same Dropbox account you used on your iPhone.
3. The Dropbox
folder will appear in your computer’s file explorer. Open the folder where
you
saved
your photos and download them to your computer.
Alternatively, you can access
your Dropbox photos through the Dropbox website by signing in with your account.
5. Transfer Photos Using Third-Party
Apps
There are several third-party
apps available that allow you to transfer photos from your iPhone to your
computer wirelessly. Two popular options are Photo Transfer App and Air Droid.
5.1. Photo Transfer App
Photo Transfer App is a dedicated
app for transferring photos and videos between your devices including iPhone
iPad and computer. Here’s how to use Photo Transfer App:
1. Download
the Photo Transfer App on your iPhone.
2. Download and
install the Photo Transfer App on your computer.
3. Connect both
your iPhone and computer to the same Wi-Fi network.
4. Open the app
on both devices.
5. On your
iPhone select the photos you want to transfer and tap the Send button.
6. On your
computer select the Receive option and choose your iPhone from
the list of devices.
7. The photos
will be transferred to your computer wirelessly.
5.2. AirDroid
Air Droid is a popular app for
managing and transferring files between your devices including iPhone.
