You might wonder how to send photos from your phone to a computer if you have an iPhone and a Windows PC. One option that might come to your mind is Bluetooth, which is a common way of sharing files between devices. However, can you really transfer photos from iPhone to PC via Bluetooth? And if so, how to achieve it? We will answer these questions and provide some alternative ways of transferring photos from iPhone to PC without bluetooth in this article.
The answer for Windows PC is no. You cannot transfer photos from iPhone to PC via Bluetooth directly. Although you can pair your iPhone with your PC's Bluetooth, there is no option for sending pictures through Bluetooth in the Apple Photos app. This is because Apple uses a different protocol for file sharing called AirDrop, which only works with other Apple devices, such as Mac. (See how to AirDrop photos from iPhone to Mac.)
Here are five alternative ways to transfer photos from iPhone to PC without using Bluetooth.
Coolmuster iOS Assistant, a professional software that lets you manage and transfer data between your iOS devices and your computer. It supports a wide range of data types, including contacts, messages, photos, videos, music, and more. It is the easiest alternative way to transfer photos from iPhone to PC via Bluetooth. Let's download Coolmuster iOS Assistant and transfer photos now.
To transfer photos from iPhone to PC by Coolmuster iOS Assistant, follow these steps:
01 Download and install the iOS Assistant. Connect your iPhone to your PC using a USB cable.
02Launch the iOS Assistant. Tap Trust to establish a connection between your phone and your PC.
03Select the Photos Tab and choose the photos you want to transfer. Click the Export button to initiate the transfer process.
All in all, transferring photos from an iPhone to a Windows PC can be a simple and stress-free process with Coolmuster iOS Assistant. You can quickly and easily transfer your photos to your PC for safekeeping, editing, and sharing by following the steps outlined above.
One of the easiest and most convenient alternative methods to transfer photos from iPhone to PC via Bluetooth is using iCloud. iCloud is Apple's cloud service that allows you to store and sync your data across all your devices. You can use iCloud Photos to automatically upload and download your photos between your iPhone and PC.
To use iCloud Photos, you need to have an iCloud account and enough storage space for your photos. You also need to enable iCloud Photos on both your iPhone and PC.
To enable iCloud Photos on your iPhone:
Step 1: Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos.
Step 2: Turn on iCloud Photos.
Step 3: Wait for your photos to upload to iCloud. This may take some time, depending on how many photos you have.
To enable iCloud Photos on your PC:
Step 1: Download and install iCloud on your PC.
Step 2: Open iCloud for Windows and sign in with your Apple ID.
Step 3: Check the box next to Photos.
Step 4: Click Options next to Photos and select iCloud Photo Library.
Step 5: Choose Download new photos and videos or upload new photos and videos, depending on what you want.
Step 6: Click Done and then Apply.
Step 7: After enabling iCloud Photos on both devices, your photos will start syncing automatically whenever they are connected to Wi-Fi. You can access them on your PC by opening File Explorer > Pictures > iCloud Photos.
However, iCloud only provides 5GB of free storage space, which can quickly fill up with photos and videos. If you have more than 5GB of pictures and videos to transfer, you will need to pay for additional iCloud storage space.
iTunes, a free software from Apple that lets you manage your iOS devices and sync content with your computer. It is also an alternative way to transfer photos from iPhone to PC via Bluetooth you can use.
Using iTunes to transfer photos from your iPhone to your PC, follow these steps:
Step 1: Install iTunes on your PC.
Step 2: Connect your iPhone to your PC using a USB cable.
Step 3: Select your iPhone in iTunes. You will see your iPhone listed in the top-left corner of the iTunes window. Click on your iPhone to select it.
Step 4: Click on the Photos tab, which is located in the left sidebar of the iTunes window.
Step 5: Choose the photos you want to transfer.
Step 6: Click on the Apply button located in the bottom-right corner of the iTunes window. This will transfer the selected photos from your iPhone to your PC.
Although using iTunes to transfer photos from your iPhone to your PC is a quick and easy process, several users complain that iTunes is slow, has problems, or stops working often.
Another alternative way to transfer photos from iPhone to PC via Bluetooth is using a cloud storage service such as Dropbox or Box. These services allow you to upload files from one device and access them on another device using the internet.
To use a cloud storage service for transferring photos from iPhone to PC:
Step 1: Download and install the app of the cloud service you want to use on both your iPhone and PC.
Step 2: Sign up or sign in with your account.
Step 3: On your iPhone, open the app and select the photos that you want to upload. You can also enable automatic backup for all your photos in the settings of the app.
Step 4: On your PC, open the app or website of the cloud service and sign in with your account. You can then download or view the photos that you uploaded from your phone.
However, you may need to purchase additional storage if you have a large number of photos to transfer using Dropbox or Box. There is always a risk of a security breach. And remember to sign in to your account on both devices and to choose the correct folder when uploading or downloading your photos.
A simple but less efficient alternative way to transfer photos from iPhone to PC with Bluetooth is using email or messages. You can send yourself an email or a message with the photo attachments from your phone and then open it on your computer.
To use email or messages for transferring photos from iPhone to PC:
Step 1: On your phone, open the Mail or Messages app and compose a new email or message addressed to yourself.
Step 2: Tap the paperclip icon or camera icon and select Choose Photo or Video.
Step 3: Select one or more photos that you want to send (note that there may be a limit on how many attachments you can send at once).
Step 4: Tap Send when you are done (note that sending large files may take some time, depending on your internet connection).
Step 5: On your computer, open your email client or web browser and check for new emails or messages sent by yourself.
Step 6: Download or save the photo attachments onto your computer.
By using email or messages, you can easily transfer your photos without the need for any special software or equipment.
If you're an Android user, you can easily transfer photos from your phone to your PC via Bluetooth. Here are the steps:
Step 1: Enable Bluetooth on your phone and PC.
Step 2: Pair your phone with your PC.
Step 3: Send photos via Bluetooth.
On your phone, go to the gallery app and select the photos you want to send. Tap the share button and select Bluetooth. Your phone will start searching for nearby Bluetooth devices. Select your PC from the list of available devices.
On your PC, you'll receive a notification that your phone wants to send files. Click the notification to accept the transfer. The photos will then be transferred to your PC and saved in the default Photos app.
What's more, you can also transfer your photos from android to PC without Bluetooth.
It is not possible to transfer photos from an iPhone to a PC via Bluetooth. Therefore, we should try another method. We introduce five alternative methods to send photos from iPhone to PC in this article. And we also mention their pros and cons. Obviously, Coolmuster iOS Assistant is the easiest and safest way in the five ways we can use. Besides, we also introduce the way to transfer photos from Android phone to computer with Bluetooth. We hope this article will help you find the best way to transfer your photos from your phone to your PC.
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