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How to Transfer Notes from iPhone to Computer Easily? (Top 4 Ways)

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"How do I transfer notes from iPhone to PC? I have type a lot of notes but wonder how to transfer it to my PC. Any comment ?"

-from Apple Community

Have you encountered the same problem? iPhone's built-in Notes application brings great conveniences to us when in need of taking notes, such as during class or meetings. It allows you to write down your to-do lists or some sparkling ideas without a notebook. Thus, there are many important things stored in this app you may want to back up or manage on your computer.

Then, how can I copy notes from iPhone to computer? Through this guide, we have introduced four methods for how to transfer notes from iPhone to computer. Please take a look.

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Part 1. How to Transfer Notes from iPhone to Computer via iOS Assistant

The first and easiest way I want to recommend to you is to export iPhone notes to computer using Coolmuster iOS Assistant. It is a professional iOS device management tool designed to help users easily manage data on their iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Users can use it to quickly and safely transfer data between iOS devices and computers, such as notes, photos, music, videos, contacts, messages, and call logs.

Highlights of Coolmuster iOS Assistant:

  • Easily back up and restore all your iPhone, iPad, or iPod data with a single click.
  • Smoothly transfer iOS files after previewing and selecting them.
  • Support for a wide range of file types, including contacts, messages, photos, videos, music, notes, bookmarks, books, calendars, apps, and more.
  • Comprehensive management of iTunes backup files and iOS data on your computer.
  • Effortlessly edit, add, or delete data directly on your iOS device from your PC or Mac.
  • Compatible with the latest iOS 18 and iPhone 16.

Now, please download the free trial of the version you need to your computer, and see how iOS Assistant helps you to copy notes from iPhone to PC/Mac.

How do you transfer notes from iPhone to computer via iOS Assistant? Here are the steps:

01Download this software and launch it on your computer. Connect your iPhone with a USB cable. Choose the "Trust" option on the pop-up window on your iPhone.

trust your device

02You will see the main interface below once your iPhone is recognized by the software.

the interface of ios assitant

03Enter the "Notes" folder and select the notes that you want to transfer. Then, click the "Export" button and choose the format you like to transfer from your iPhone to your computer.

how to transfer notes from iphone to computer using ios assistant

Note: We are sorry to tell you that currently, iOS Assistant doesn't support copying notes from iPhone to computer in iOS 11 or later.

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Part 2. How to Move Notes from iPhone to Computer via iCloud

iCloud is a cloud storage service provided by Apple, allowing users to sync data across different devices, including notes, photos, contacts, and more. With iCloud synchronization, users can access notes from their iPhone on their computer without the need for a USB cable. However, this method requires a stable internet connection, and iCloud's free storage space is limited, which may require purchasing additional storage. (How to free up iCloud storage?)

Here is how to put notes from iPhone to computer via iCloud:

Step 1. Open the "Setting" app, tap "your name", go to "iCloud", then enable "Notes".

sync notes from iphone to icloud

Step 2. On your computer, log in to iCloud.com with your Apple ID, and select "Notes", you can access all the notes that are uploaded from your iPhone.

transfer iphone notes to computer via icloud

Step 3. Now, you can copy notes from iCould.com to your PC.

Part 3. How to Back Up Notes on iPhone to Computer with iTunes

iTunes is a popular app that you can enjoy music, movies, and TV shows and manage them perfectly through this app. Do you know you can use it to export notes from iPhone to computer? First of all, you need to have an Outlook account because the notes can only be copied to Microsoft Outlook.

Here is how to transfer notes from iPhone to PC with iTunes:

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to a computer with a USB cable. Launch iTunes on your computer.

Step 2. Click your device displayed on the left side of iTunes and go to the "Info" tab.

Step 3. Scroll down and select the "Sync notes with Outlook" checkbox, hit the "Sync" button, and start backing up notes from iPhone to computer.

copy notes from iphone to pc via itunes

Notes will be automatically transferred from your iPhone to computer after this setting. If you are not a Microsoft Outlook user, you may find this way a little complex.

Part 4. How to Save iPhone Notes to Computer with Email

If you only want to copy a few notes from your iPhone to your computer, you can use email to solve this problem. It is simple, and no other apps are required. Here is how to transfer iPhone notes to PC with email:

Step 1. On your iPhone, open the "Notes" app.

Step 2. Select the note you want to transfer.

Step 3. Tap the share icon at the top of the screen (usually an upward-pointing arrow).

Step 4. From the pop-up sharing options, select "Mail".

Step 5. Enter the email address you want to send the note to.

Step 6. After sending the email, you can log in to the corresponding email account on your computer.

Step 7. Open the email you just sent, and you will see the content of the note.

export iphone notes to computer via email

You can easily copy the notes you require to your computer via email, but please note that the notes can only be transferred one by one. Therefore, it may not be an ideal way to finish the task if you have many notes to transfer.

Summary

That's all about how to transfer notes from iPhone to computer. As you can see, there are many ways for you to transfer notes from iPhone to computer. You can choose the one that suits you best. For example, If you only want to copy one or two notes from your phone, email will be your choice. But after comparison, among all these methods, the most ideal way we want to recommend to you is Coolmuster iOS Assistant. It can transfer notes in a quicker, simpler, and safer way than doing it through the Internet.

You can download it and give it a try as it can do more than just transferring notes. It is the best helper for you to manage your iOS data.

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