"The other day I moved all my photos and videos from my camera roll to my computer just have way more storage on my phone. I have an iPhone 6s. Now there are some videos that I would love to get back on my camera roll but I can't find a way that will get them from my computer to my iPhone".
-- A user from Apple community
Wondering how to transfer videos from PC to iPhone camera roll? iOS is a closed system in which you can transfer files from iPhone to PC while you may have trouble transferring files like videos from PC to iPhone. In this post, we will show you effective ways on how to transfer videos from PC to iPhone Camera Roll with or without iTunes. Read on to learn more.
iTunes is an official multimedia management tool launched by Apple, which allows you to sync videos from a PC to an iPhone. However, it is important to note that When you transfer videos from PC to iPhone using iTunes, the videos will be stored in a Photo or Video Library instead of Camera Roll. To successfully download video to iPhone Camera Roll with iTunes, you can install an app named Documents 5 on your iPhone. This app allows you to manage files and create folders on your iPhone.
How do I save a video to my camera roll using iTunes?
Firstly, you will need to transfer videos to your iPhone and save them in the Document 5 app. The steps are as below:
Step 1. Download Document 5 from the Apple store on your iPhone.
Step 2. Open iTunes on your PC and connect your iPhone to your PC via a USB cable.
Step 3. Click the device icon on the top-left corner of the iTunes interface, then click "File Sharing" in the left sidebar.
Step 4. Select the "Documents 5" app; here, you will see the files stored in the Documents 5 app displayed on the Documents list on the right.
Step 5. Drag and drop videos from a computer onto the Documents list to transfer videos from the computer to the iPhone. Or you can click "Add" to browse the folders on your PC and select the videos that you want to transfer from your PC to your iPhone Camera Roll.
Now, you can access the videos in the Documents 5 app on your iPhone and save them to your Camera Roll by following the steps below:
Step 1. Open the Documents 5 app on your iPhone and then tap "Edit" on the top-right corner.
Step 2. Choose the videos that you want to transfer to Camera Roll, tap "Copy", and allow this app to access your Photos.
Step 3. Tap "Photos" and tap "Copy" to move the selected videos to Camera Roll.
Because the process of using iTunes is relatively complicated and can easily overwrite existing data on the iPhone, many people prefer not to use iTunes to transfer videos from computer to iPhone. Fortunately, there are several methods to do it without using iTunes.
If you are looking for a straight and easy way to transfer videos from computer to iPhone camera roll without iTunes, you can download a useful third-party tool called iPhone Video Transfer to complete this task. It is an outstanding iOS data transfer tool that can do more than just transfer videos. It helps you solve the problem of transferring a variety of data between iOS devices and PC or Mac. It allows you to freely import/export files from/to iPhone, iPad, and iPod.
Key features of iPhone Video Transfer:
Now, download the free trial version of iPhone Video Transfer on your PC.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to transfer videos from PC to iPhone camera roll without iTunes using iPhone Video Transfer:
01Download and open iPhone Video Transfer on your PC, then connect your iPhone to your PC with a USB cable. After connecting, the main interface will be shown below.
02Click the "Videos" option in the left panel, then tap the "Add" (+) button at the top. Next, select the videos you want to transfer from the pop-up window and click "Open". This will import the videos from your computer to your iPhone.
If you prefer a wireless transfer, iCloud is also a good option to download video to iPhone camera roll. To do this, you must have a stable internet connection and sufficient storage space. (iCloud storage full?)
Here is how to move a video from PC to iPhone without iTunes via iCloud:
Step 1. Open a browser on your PC and visit the iCloud website, then log in with your Apple ID.
Step 2. Go to "iCloud Drive", click the "upload" button, and upload the video files to the cloud.
Step 3. On your iPhone, open the "Files" app, go to "iCloud Drive", and find the uploaded video file.
Step 4. Tap the video file to download it, then select "Save Video" to store it in your Camera Roll.
In addition to iCloud, third-party cloud storage services like Dropbox can also be used for video transfer. However, it only offers 2GB of free space for file transfer. Just like iCloud, if you want more space to transfer your videos or store files, you can pay for it.
Here is how to move a video from PC to iPhone without iTunes via Dropbox:
Step 1. On your PC, open the Dropbox website, then create a Dropbox account.
Step 2. On the home page of Dropbox, click "Upload files" and then select the videos from your PC.
Step 3. On your iPhone, download the Dropbox app and sign in to it with the same Dropbox account. Locate the videos that transferred from your PC and then save them to your iPhone.
If you are using a Mac, you can transfer files directly between your iPhone and Mac via AirDrop without the need to install any additional software.
Here is how to send videos from Mac to iPhone via AirDrop:
Step 1. On your Mac, open "Finder" and click "AirDrop" on the left sidebar. Make sure the "Allow me to be discovered by" setting is set to "Everyone".
Step 2. On your iPhone, open the Control Center and set AirDrop to "Everyone".
Step 3. On your Mac, right-click the video you want to transfer, select "Share" > "AirDrop", and choose your iPhone device.
Step 4. On your iPhone, tap "Accept" and choose "Save to Camera Roll".
The methods above can help you easily transfer videos from a PC to the Camera Roll on your iPhone. Among them, iPhone Video Transfer is the most recommended tool, as it is simple to use, efficient, and meets a variety of user needs. If you often need to transfer data between devices, this tool will be an ideal choice.
Try these methods now and easily manage your video files!
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