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How to Transfer Photo Albums from iPhone to Computer in 3 Ways?

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"How do I copy a specific photo album to my Windows 10 machine? All I see when I plug in the phone is folders with all the photos I have taken and not specific folders."

- from Reddit

Nowadays, more and more users are using iPhones to take and save photos, especially organizing them through albums. To free up storage space or back up important photos, transferring iPhone albums to a computer has become increasingly necessary. Many people may know how to easily transfer photos from an iPhone to a computer, but how to transfer photo albums from iPhone to computer? Can you transfer photo albums from iPhone to computer? Of course, you can. This article introduces three methods, so let's see how to do it.

how to transfer photo albums from iphone to computer

 

Part 1. How to Transfer Photo Albums from iPhone to PC with Only 1 Click

The easiest and most effective way to transfer photo albums from iPhone to computer is using Coolmuster iOS Assistant. With this software, you can transfer the albums that you like from iPhone to PC in just one click without any mess.

Why choose Coolmuster iOS Assistant?

  • Transfer photo albums and photos from iPhone to PC/Mac in one click.
  • Support to transfer music, videos, contacts, photos, messages, voice memos, notes, calendars, and more from your iPhone to your computer.
  • Review all photos on your computer before starting the transfer.
  • Back up & restore your iPhone without iTunes.
  • Easily edit, add, or delete data stored on your iOS device directly from your PC/Mac.
  • Work well with the latest iPhone 16 and iOS 18.

How do I transfer photo albums from iPhone to PC with iOS Assistant in one click?

01Launch the program and connect the iPhone to the computer. Hit the "Trust" button when the pop-up window asks you whether to trust this computer. After that, tap on the "Continue" option on the PC to go on. The interface will show like this below when your iPhone successfully connects with your PC via this program.

the main interface of ios assistant

02Select the "Photos" icon on the left panel, and "Photos", and "Albums" will show up. Click "Albums", choose the album you'd like to transfer, tap on the "Export" button and the program will start to export the album to your computer automatically. Now, you can view the pictures from the album that you transfer on your computer.

how to transfer photo albums from iphone to computer using ios assistant

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Part 2. How to Export Photo Albums from iPhone to PC Using iTunes

The other way to transfer photo albums from iPhone to PC is by using iTunes. It is a free tool provided by Apple. Although the process can be somewhat complicated, it is still a common solution.

Here is how to transfer photo albums from iPhone to computer using iTunes:

Step 1. Make sure the latest version of iTunes is installed on your computer. If not, please visit the official Apple website to download and install it.

Step 2. Connect your iPhone to the computer and tap "Trust This Computer" on your device.

Step 3. In the iTunes interface, click the device icon in the top left corner. (iPhone not showing up in iTunes?)

Step 4. Click the "Photos" tab, check the "Sync Photos" box, and then choose either "All photos and albums" or "selected albums".

Step 5. Click the "Apply" button in the bottom right corner and wait for the sync to complete.

how to transfer photo albums from iphone to pc using itunes

Part 3. How to Transfer Photo Albums from iPhone to PC via iCloud

If you prefer wireless transfer, iCloud is another option worth considering. With iCloud enabled, you can sync your iPhone albums to iCloud, and then download the photos from those albums to your computer.

Here is how to transfer photo albums from iPhone to computer via iCloud:

Step 1. On your iPhone, go to "Settings" > [your name] > "iCloud" > "Photos" and enable "iCloud Photos".

enable icloud photos on your iphone

Step 2. On your PC, go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID. Ensure you're using the same Apple ID as on your iPhone.

Step 3. Select "Photos" from the options, and you will see all your iPhone photos and albums. (iCloud photos not syncing?)

clcik photos

Step 4. Choose the photo album containing the images you wish to transfer, then select the photos you want to copy.

Step 5. Click the "download" button, choose either "Unmodified Originals" or "Most Compatible", then click "Download" to begin transferring photos from your iPhone to your computer.

how to transfer photo albums from iphone to computer via icloud

Last Words

With the three methods introduced in this article, you can easily transfer your iPhone albums to your computer. Among them, Coolmuster iOS Assistant stands out as the recommended choice for its fast and efficient transfer experience and user-friendly interface. Why not give Coolmuster iOS Assistant a try and enjoy the ease of managing your photos?

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