"Could someone please tell me how to move photos, etc. from internal storage to my sd card and how to make the sd card my default storage? Thanks in advance. BTW my phone is the Galaxy S24."
- from Samsung Community
An SD card is a powerful and versatile storage device that we often use to expand phone memory. However, some data, such as pictures, are not directly stored on the SD card. If we need to move pictures to an SD card on a Samsung device, how do we do it? This article will introduce four common methods. Let's take a look.
How to transfer photos from internal storage to SD card Samsung S10/S20/S21/S22/S23/S24? Samsung phones often come with the "My Files" app, which can help us easily manage and move files. You can follow these steps to do it:
Step 1. On your Samsung phone, open the "My Files" app and select "Internal storage".
Step 2. Find and click the "DCIM" folder, which is the default photo storage location.
Step 3. Select the photo you want to move. You can long-press a photo and then select multiple photos.
Step 4. Press the "More Options" button in the upper right corner (usually three dots). Select "Move".
Step 5. Return to the main interface and choose "SD Card". Select the target folder and click "Move here".
Note: If you are an Android phone from another phone brand, you can refer to this article to achieve how to move pictures to SD card on Android.
Another way to move pictures to an SD card on Samsung is from the Camera app. Here is the guide on how to move images to an SD card Samsung from the Camera app:
Step 1. Firstly, launch the Camera app on your phone.
Step 2. Select the photo you want to move, and then click the "More" option.
Step 3. From the pop-up menu, choose "Move" > "SD card".
If you want to save future photos directly to the SD card, you can change the storage location in the Camera app settings. In the Camera app interface, tap the "settings" icon, choose the "Storage location" option, and select "SD card" as the default storage location.
If you don't mind the extra steps, you can also transfer photos from your phone's internal storage to the SD card by connecting your phone to a computer. Although this method is a bit more complex, it allows you to move large batches of files more efficiently.
Step 1. Connect your Samsung phone to the computer using a USB cable.
Step 2. On your Samsung device, select the "File transfer" mode.
Step 3. Open the file manager on your computer and locate your Samsung phone's storage.
Step 4. Locate the pictures in the "DCIM" folder under "Internal Storage" and copy them.
Step 5. Return to the main directory, select the SD card, and paste the copied photos into the desired folder on the SD card.
If you're concerned that the above methods might not successfully move pictures to your SD card on a Samsung device, you can try Coolmuster Android Assistant. Coolmuster Android Assistant is a professional Android data management program. It not only allows you to move pictures from your Samsung phone to the SD card but also enables you to manage your photos directly on your computer, such as deleting or transferring them. Besides photos, it also supports other data types, including contacts, music, messages, videos, and more. It is compatible with most Android phone brands and models on the market, including the latest Samsung S24.
What can Coolmuster Android Assistant do for you?
Follow the step-by-step guide to learn how to move pictures to an SD card on a Samsung device by Coolmuster Android Assistant:
01Download, install, and open Coolmuster Android Assistant on your computer. Once launched, select "Android Assistant" from the options available on the interface.
02To link your Samsung phone to your computer, you have two options: USB or Wi-Fi.
03Once the connection is established, all of your Samsung data will be accessed. To transfer images to an SD card, you can go to "Photos" > check the pictures you want to move > select "Export" on the top menu and choose your SD card to store your images.
Video Tutorial
To help you master how to move photos to an SD card faster through Coolmuster Android Assistant, we have prepared a video tutorial for you:
Moving photos to an SD card not only get more storage space on the phone but also improves data security. This article introduces a total of 4 methods to you. Now, we will provide a brief summary of each method to help you better choose the one that suits you:
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