[6 Ways] How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to PC Windows 7

Want to import photos from iPhone to Windows 7 but do not know how? This guide will show you 6 methods on how to transfer photos from iPhone to PC in Windows 7.

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By Dylan / Updated on March 7, 2024

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How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to Windows 7

Do you know how to transfer photos from iPhone to computer in Windows 7? There are a lot of photos on my iPhone that my iPhone memory is not enough, so I would like to move these photos from iPhone to computer. How do I download pictures from my iPhone to my Windows 7 computer. Thank you!

- Question from iPhone user

Why Transfer Photos from iPhone to Windows 7

Generally, there are 2 reasons why people want to import photos from iPhone to Windows 7 computer.

Free up storage space: This is common trouble that many users may face, especially for those users whose iPhone memory size is 64GB or less than 64GB. You can move photos to another place and delete them or wipe iPhone data to release more free space.
Backup precious data: Photos usually take precious memories of our lives. transfer pics to a safe place is necessary to prevent data loss.

Next, you can read on to learn 6 solutions to this problem with detailed steps.

How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to PC in Windows 7 with 6 Ways

There are 6 ways to import photos from iPhone to Windows 7. USB cable is required in ways 1, 2, and 3. If you want to get photos off iPhone to Win 7 PC wirelessly without iTunes, you can refer to the last three ways. Compared with other ways, the first way is the quickest and easiest of all ways. If you are a Windows PC user, I highly recommend that you try way 1.

Way 1. The Easiest Way to Transfer Photos from iPhone to Windows 7

To import photos from iPhone to Windows 7, FoneTool may be the best way. This is a professional iPhone transfer software for Windows PCs, which can help you transfer photos from iPhone to PC safely and quickly within only a few clicks. And it also has the following advantages:

● It allows you to select specific photos instead of transferring all photos each time.
● It lets you export photos from different albums, such as Cameral Roll, Photo Library, Photo Share, etc.
● It comes with great compatibility with iPhone models, including iPhone 7, 8, SE, X, XR, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15.
● The transferring speed is very fast and the quality of photos is not degraded.
● It has a clear interface and user-friendly design, so, you can figure it out quickly even for the first time.

Now, download and install FoneTool, then, you can follow the steps below to transfer photos from iPhone to Windows 7.

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Step 1. Run FoneTool and choose iPhone to PC feature

Launch FoneTool and connect your iPhone with a USB cable > Go to Phone Transfer > iPhone to PC > Click the Get Started option from the bottom of the homepage.

Transfer To Computer

Step 2. Choose photos you want to Transfer

Click the "+" icon to view and select the pictures you want to transfer and click OK

Choose Photos

Step 4. Choose the storage path and Start Transfer

Now all selected items will be listed here. You can click Start Transfer to make it.  You can click Transfer Settings to transfer photos from iPhone to USB exclusively.

Transfer

Way 2. How to Import Photos from iPhone to Windows 7 with AutoPlay

When an external storage device is connected to your Windows PC, you will get an AutoPlay window. Then you can use this feature to import pictures and videos to a Windows 7 laptop/PC.

1. Connect your iPhone to your PC with USB cable and AutoPlay will show up automatically.

2. In the AutoPlay window, click on Import pictures and videos.

Auto Play

3. In the Import Settings, choose or create a folder to save the photos you’d like to transfer.

4. Select the photos you want to import. Then click Import to begin importing photos from your iPhone to PC.

Way 3. How to Import Photos from iPhone to Windows 7 with Windows Explorer

1. Connect your iPhone to PC with USB cable. Open My Computer, and find your iPhone.

2. Double-click it and you'll see the Internal Storage icon.

3. Double-click it to open it and you'll see the DCIM (Camera Roll) folder.

4. Open the folder and select the photos you'd like to transfer. Drag and drop to copy and paste photos from iPhone to Windows 7 PC.

Windows Explorer

Way 4. How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to PC in Windows 7 with iCloud

iCloud is Apple's official cloud service that allows you to upload data for backup or syncing. You can turn on your iCloud Photos. Then access your iCloud to download the photos you need.

1. Enable iCloud Photos or iCloud Photos Library based on your iPhone: Tap Settings > Photos > iCloud Photos (or iCloud Photo Library).

2. Connect your device to a stable Wi-Fi network.

3. Download the iCloud for Windows app onto your computer > Install it on your PC >Then sign in using your Apple ID the same as the one on your iPhone.

4. Check Photo > Then select Download new photos and videos to my PC > Click Done > choose Apply to download iPhone photos to Windows 7.

iCloud option

5. New photos you take with your iPhone will be transferred to your PC automatically whenever you have Wi-Fi.

Way 5. How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to PC in Windows 7 with OneDrive

One drive is the Microsftware cloud backup tool. Just like iCloud, you can create a OneDrive accounts to store pictures. Then send these photos to your computer.

1. Install OneDrive app on your iPhone and launch it. Create your OneDrive account and note the credentials.

2. Click on the Add button from the top of the screen and click on upload > select photos from iPhone > upload > Done to save photos on OneDrive.

OneDrive Photo Upload

3. Now, go to your computer and open the OneDrive site > Folder options > Download folder.

4. From the downloaded zip file, extract the photos on your PC.

Way 6. How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to Windows 7 with Dropbox

1. Install Dropbox iOS on your iPhone and log in using your existing Dropbox account if you have one. If you don’t have one, please create a Dropbox account first.

2. Select Files and then decide the destination folder. Click on the 3 dots from the top-right corner. Choose Upload File and tap Photos, and then select the desired photos.

Dropbox Photo Upload

3. On your PC, visit Dropbox or download the Dropbox app and then log in. Go to the folder you have synced photos in recently.

4. Open the folder and download the photos you like.

Conclusion

From the above, you know how to transfer photos from iPhone to PC/laptop in Windows 7 and you can choose one to follow.  But some ways may have shortcomings. For example, when you use AutoPlay to transfer iPhone photos, the images exported will be organized disorderly. Moreover, sometimes, your iPhone is not showing up in Windows Explorer.

Compared with other ways, FoneTool would be the best choice. Because it can transfer photos in a fast and efficient way without missing any images. Besides, it can also help you transfer photos from computer to iPhone without data being erased. Just go and download FoneTool.

If you are using Windows 8, 10, or 11, besides the methods in this post, you can also use the Photos app to import iPhone photos. Just click "Start" menu > Open Photos app > choose Import > choose Import from USB Device.