Suppose your iPhone is full of large videos (more than 1GB). Then, it will run out quickly and perform slowly. Thankfully, you can transfer large videos from your iPhone to the PC to free up more storage or edit them before uploading them to social media platforms.
But the question may arise: how to transfer large video files from iPhone to PC Windows 11/10/8/7? We have worked out the following nine ways of copying large video files from iPhone to PC. Let's learn each method together.
The best way to get large videos off iPhone is by using Coolmuster iOS Assistant. Coolmuster iOS Assistant is a versatile and user-friendly software designed to facilitate the efficient management of iOS devices, including iPhones, iPads, and iPods, from a computer. It offers a range of features to simplify the tasks of data transfer, backup, and file management between iOS devices and computers.
Unlike Apple's solutions, i.e., iCloud or iTunes, it allows you to preview and select the desired videos to transfer from the iPhone to PC and sets no data limit for any file exported from your iPhone. Moreover, the transfer process is much faster than other methods since it does not rely on the network to transfer files. What's more, besides videos, it also supports contacts, messages, photos, music, notes, bookmarks, books, calendars, apps, and more.
Key Features:
Here is how to transfer large video files from iPhone to PC using Coolmuster iOS Assistant:
01Download, install, and launch Coolmuter iOS Assistant on your computer.
02Plug your iPhone into the PC via a USB cable and trust the computer on your iPhone as prompted.
03Once the software detects your iPhone, it will display your iPhone information on the home interface.
04Tap the "Videos" section on the left panel, preview, and pick the videos you wish to export. Next, hit the "Export" button on the top to save them to your computer.
Video Tutorial:
Windows File Explorer stands as a native and reliable solution for transferring large video files from your iPhone to your PC. Its familiarity and seamless integration into the Windows operating system make it a go-to choice for many users. Note that files transferred from your computer to your iPhone cannot use this way.
Here is how to transfer large files from iPhone to Windows laptop using Windows File Explorer:
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to the PC via a USB cable and trust the computer on your iPhone. Then, open File Explorer.
Step 2. Double-click "This PC" > "your iPhone's name" > "Internal Storage" > "DCIM" > "100APPLE", and you will see photos and videos in your iPhone's Photos app.
Step 3. Choose the videos you want to transfer. After that, please copy and paste them into a PC's folder.
Windows 11/10/8/7 has a default feature called Photos in the system to make video transfer from your iPhone easier. Here are the steps on how to get a large video from iPhone to computer with the Photos app:
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to the computer using a USB cable and tap "Trust" on your iPhone if asked.
Step 2. On your computer, open the "Photos" app from the "Start" menu.
Step 3. Tap the "Import" button at the upper-right corner > "From a USB device" > "Import Settings" to change the destination or delete the items from your iPhone after importing them to the PC > hit "Done".
Step 4. Unselect the photos and videos you don't want to transfer and tap the "Import Selected" button to get them onto your PC.
Another effective way to move large iPhone videos to a PC is using iTunes. Simply ensure you have the latest version of iTunes installed on your PC to initiate the video migration process. Here is how to send big files from iPhone to PC with iTunes:
Step 1. Use a USB cable to connect your iPhone to your computer. Unlock your iPhone if prompted.
Step 2. Launch iTunes on your computer. Your connected iPhone should appear in the top left corner of the iTunes window. Click on your device to access its "Summary" page.
Step 3. In the left sidebar, find and click on "File Sharing" and select the app on your iPhone that contains the videos you want to transfer. This could be the Photos app or another video-related app.
Step 4. Choose the videos you want to transfer to your PC, then click "Save to..." or "Export". Select the destination on your computer to save the videos.
If your iPhone is not syncing with iTunes, you can click here to find the reasons and solutions.
iCloud Drive is a cross-platform cloud storage service that enables you to sync and access videos, photos, and other files on all your devices. Before starting the following process, ensure enough storage on your iCloud account to save your large files. Purchase more if needed. ( Not enough iCloud storage? Read this poat to find the solutions.)
Also, you should know that the transfer process may be quite slow, especially when your devices are connected to a poor Wi-Fi network condition. Here is how to get big videos off iPhone with iCloud Drive:
Step 1. Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone. Tap on your "Apple ID", navigate to "iCloud", and enable "iCloud Drive".
Step 2. Locate the video files on your iPhone that you wish to transfer. Click on the "share" icon to initiate the sharing options.
Step 3. From the pop-up list, tap "Save files to". Choose "iCloud Drive" and either select an existing folder or create a new one to store the video file(s).
Step 4. Visit icloud.com on your computer and log in with the same Apple ID you use on your iPhone.
Step 5. Tap the "iCloud Drive" tab, click the folder where you save the large videos, and download them to your PC.
Google Drive is another cloud storage service you can try to transfer large videos from your iPhone to your PC. Since it only offers 15GB of free storage across Google Photos and Gmail, you will need to purchase more storage if it isn't enough to store the large video. Here is how to transfer large video files from iPhone to PC via Google Drive:
Step 1. Install Google Drive from the App Store on your iPhone and enter your Google account to log in.
Step 2. Tap the "+" icon in the Google Drive app. Select "Upload", then choose the videos you want to transfer from your iPhone.
Step 3. Open a web browser on your PC and navigate to drive.google.com. Sign in with the same Google account used on your iPhone.
Step 4. In Google Drive, locate the uploaded videos. Right-click on the videos and choose the option to download them to your PC, completing the transfer process.
Snapdrop is a free app that works like AirDrop on Mac. With Snapdrop, you can transfer photos, videos, and other files across different platforms. (AirDrop alternatives for Windows.)
Here is how to get large videos from iPhone to computer via Snapdrop:
Step 1. Open snapdrop.net on both your iPhone and the PC and wait for the website to identify your devices.
Step 2. Click the icon on your iPhone screen and choose one option from below: "Take Photo or Video" to transfer, go to "Photo Library" to select photos/videos, or tap "Browse" to select video files on your iPhone.
Step 3. The transfer process will start at once. When completed, tap the "Download" button to save them on your computer.
VLC works for computers, iPhones, and Android devices. Thus, you can also use VLC to send large from an iPhone to a computer when both your iPhone and PC are under the same network. Here is how to transfer large files from iPhone to PC using VLC:
Step 1. After installing VLC on your iPhone, open the "Photos" app and choose the desired video to transfer.
Step 2. Tap the "Share" icon > select the "Save to Files" option > "On My iPhone" > tap "VLC" to import the video to the VLC app.
Step 3. Run the VLC app on your iPhone, tap the top-left icon, and turn on the "Sharing via Wi-Fi" option. After that, write down the IP address under the current option.
Step 4. Open a browser on your PC and input the IP address. Afterward, you will see the videos on your iPhone's VLC app. You can play the videos or right-click the window > choose the "Save Video as" to download them to your PC.
Email stands as one of the time-honored approaches to sharing files. Yet, for larger files, relying on emails can be less dependable. The process can be lengthy and arduous, with success not always guaranteed. However, if you are inclined to explore this method, here's a brief guide:
Step 1. Open your preferred email client on your iPhone and start a new email composition.
Step 2. Look for the attachment icon within the email interface (usually represented by a paperclip). Tap on it and navigate to the location where your large video file is stored.
Step 3. Locate and select the video file you wish to transfer. Depending on your email client, you may be able to attach multiple files simultaneously.
Step 4. In the recipient field, enter your own email address, then hit the "Send" button.
Step 5. Transition to your computer and access the same email account used for sending the message.
Step 6. Locate the email with the attached video, open it, and download the file to your computer.
Do you own a Mac and wish to transfer large videos from iPhone to Mac? Follow the steps below to learn how to transfer large videos from iPhone to Mac wirelessly with AirDrop:
Step 1. Enable AirDrop on your iPhone. Swipe up the screen to open the "Control Center", tap "AirDrop", and make your iPhone discoverable by "Everyone".
Step 2. Toggle on AirDrop on your Mac. Open "Finder" > "Go" > "AirDrop" > switch on "Bluetooth" and "Wi-Fi" > set the Mac to be discoverable by "Everyone".
Step 3. Open the "Photos" app on your iPhone and choose the videos you want to transfer to your Mac.
Step 4. Click the "share" button and select "AirDrop" from the menu that appears.
Step 5. Choose your Mac device from the list of detected nearby devices.
Step 6. Press the "Send" button to initiate the transfer of videos to your Mac.
Step 7. On your computer, you will receive a notification or a prompt to accept the incoming AirDrop file. Click "Accept".
Now, we know how to transfer large video files from iPhone to PC after finishing reading this article. Among the nine methods we introduced above, we strongly recommend you try Coolmuster iOS Assistant to transfer large videos from your iPhone to your PC. As demonstrated, it has the easiest operation and fastest speed. It is also user-friendly to allow you to choose the desired videos to transfer to the PC. So, why not try it now?
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