5 Methods Backup Photos from iPhone to PC Without iTunes

"What is the easiest way to back up all my photos from my iPhone to my PC without iTunes?"

When comes to transferring data from iPhone to computer, most users may turn to iTunes. Apple designed iTunes to be an interface between the iPhone and the computer, however, more and more users complain about iTunes for its inconvenience and don’t want to use it anymore. So are there other ways to back up data like photos from iPhone to PC except using iTunes? Of course, there are, and this article will introduce 5 easy methods to back up photos from iPhone to PC without iTunes.

back up photos from iPhone to PC without iTunes

Method 1: Selectively Back up Photos from iPhone to PC

The first method is using the best iTunes alternative tool — Syncios Mobile Manager. It is an all-in-one mobile manager that helps you backup, transfer and manage iOS & Android phone data, sync files from computer to phone. It can selectively back up and restore photos, videos, music, message, etc. No worries about overwriting, Syncios Mobile Manager can transfer data without affecting any existing data on your device.

Key features of Syncios Mobile Manager:

Selectively backup and restore contacts, messages, call logs, music, video, photo, eBooks, Apps, etc.
Import music, photos, videos, files from computer to mobile phone.
Manage iOS devices/Android music, transfer to computer and deduplicate them.
Preview and export SMS, Call History & Contacts to readable format on computer.
Handy tools: One-Click Backup/Restore, HEIC Converter, Photo Compression, Ringtone Maker, Audio Converter and Video Converter.

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Steps to Back up Photos from iPhone to PC with Syncios Mobile Manager:

Step 1Download and install Syncios Mobile Manager from the above download button, and then launch Syncios Toolkit and click on “Mobile Manager” on the main interface to run it.

Launch Syncios Mobile Manager

Step 2 Connect your iPhone to the PC via a USB cable.

Tips: If you encounter a problem when connecting your iPhone, you can visit this guide to solve it.

Step 3Once get into the interface, you’ll see several different contents in the upper menu. Photos and videos are separated for more convenient operation. Click on “Photos” and all photo albums on your iPhone will be displayed on the main window.

choose Photos tab

Step 4 Select the photos and start backing up.

You can click a photo album to preview the photos and then select photos you want to back up or choose the whole album. Then click on “Export” and it will pop out a window let you choose a folder as the destination. Make your choice and click on “Select Folder”, then it will begin to transfer. The time for transferring depends on the photos’ quantity and size. Just wait patiently and don’t operate your iPhone during the process.

back up photos to pc

When the process is completed, the destination folder’s window will pop out, and you can check if you neglect one or not.

Method 2: Back up Photos from iPhone to PC with One Click

If you want to back up all photos on your iPhone quickly in one click, here we recommend Syncios Data Transfer. It is a program designed to transfer data like photos, music, videos, contacts, calendar between iOS and Android phones directly; back up and restore phone data in one click; transfer data from iTunes backup, iCloud, iTunes library to mobile phone. Let’s check how to back up photos using Syncios Data Transfer first.

Transfer almost all files, including WhatsApp, contacts, video, SMS, photos, call logs, music, calendar, and more between phone to phone!
Transfer across multiple platforms: iOS to iOS, Android to Android, iOS to Android, Android to iOS.
Selectively transfer data between mobile phones without data losing or overwriting.
Transfer data between different iOS or Android versions.

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Steps to Back up Photos from iPhone to PC in One Click:

Step 1 Download and install the program. Launch Syncios Data Transfer by clicking on “Phone Transfer” from the Toolkit.

choose phone transfer

Step 2 Connect your iPhone to the PC via a USB cable.

Tips: If you encounter a problem when connecting your iPhone, you can visit this guide to solve it.

Step 3 When you get into the main interface of Syncios Data Transfer, you will see three modules on the left panel, just choose the “Backup” module. There will be a computer image on the right side, you can click the little menu icon under the computer to change the backup path. Then tap on “Next” to continue.

Step 4 Load and back up the photos.

The next window will display all the data on your iPhone and “Select All” is checked by default. You can only select “Camera Roll” and “Photo Library”. Click on “Next” and Syncios will load the data. When the loading process completes, you can click on “Next” again and Syncios will start backing up all photos from your iPhone to the PC automatically.

backup photos in one click

Method 3: Back up Photos from iPhone to PC with iCloud

Besides iTunes, iCloud is also known by many iOS users. Users can sync data like photos from iPhone to PC using iCloud wirelessly. If you want to know how to get a local backup of photos on the PC from your iPhone using iCloud, you can follow the steps below.

Steps to Back up Photos from iPhone to PC with iCloud:

Step 1 Turn on “iCloud Photos” on your iPhone.

First, you need to make sure that you have turned on “iCloud Photos” on your iPhone. You can unlock your iPhone and tap Settings > Photos, find “iCloud Photos” and switch the button on.

Step 2 Download the iCloud app and log in.

Download the iCloud app on your PC from its official website. You can also click here to get it. Then sign in to the iCloud app with the same Apple ID used on your iPhone.

Step 3Turn on “iCloud Photos” on the iCloud app.

After accessing the interface of the iCloud app on your PC, click on “Options” on the right side of “Photos”. Then turn on “iCloud Photos” by checking the small square next to it, and click on Done > Apply to apply.

turn on iCloud Photos

Step 4 Copy photos from “iCloud Photos” to PC local disk.

Double click This PC and click iCloud Photos on the left side to preview the photos and videos on your iPhone. Now you can choose the photos you want to back up, then copy and paste them to your PC local disk. If you have many photos to transfer, it will take some time cause you need to do it manually.

back up photos via iCloud

Method 4: Back up Photos from iPhone to PC Using Microsoft Photos App

Windows users often use Microsoft Photos App to view photos on the PC. And you can also use Microsoft Photos App to back up photos from iPhone to PC if you don’t decline to use a USB cable and don’t want to seek help from other third-party software.

Steps to Back up Photos from iPhone to PC Using Microsoft Photos App:

Step 1Connect your iPhone to your PC with a USB cable. Click “Type here to search” in the lower-left corner of the computer’s desktop, and click Apps > Photos in the next window. Then Photos will be launched.

launch photos app

Step 2 Click the setting icon in the upper right corner of the interface and choose Import > From a connected device. Then it will scan the photos on your iPhone and display them on the main interface.

get photos on PC with photos app

Step 3 Now you need to choose the photos manually. After selection, click on “Import - of - items” and it will begin to transfer photos to your PC.

Method 5: Back up Photos from iPhone to PC via File Explorer

This is a method that doesn’t need any third-party software and only requires a USB cable. Let’s check how to accomplish it via File Explorer.

Steps to Back up Photos from iPhone to PC via File Explorer:

Step 1 Connect your iPhone to your PC with a USB cable. Then double click “This PC” and navigate to “Devices and drives”. Then open Apple iPhone > Internal Storage > DCIM > 100APPLE to see photos and videos on your iPhone.

back up photos via File Explorer

Tips: If you have many photos and videos on your iPhone, then there will be more folders named 101APPLE, 102APPLE, and so on.

Step 2 Find the photos you need to back up then copy and paste them to your PC local folder. When they are pasted successfully, the backup work is done.

Conclusion

Here we share with you 5 easy methods to back up photos from iPhone to PC without iTunes. Using Syncios Mobile Manager to back up photos is free and it supports previewing photos before the process, while Syncios Data Transfer can back up all photos in one click without manually selecting work. A wireless method like using iCloud to sync photos then copy them to the PC is also a good choice if you don’t want to use a USB cable. The rest two methods using Windows Photos app and File Explorer will be more suitable for those who have fewer photos needed to be backed up, otherwise, the manual work will cost much time. Just depend on your situation to choose a method you like.