How to Transfer Video from iPhone to PC (& PC to iPhone) - UPDATED Tutorial!

[@12mikeg12]

none of those worked for me, no app on my itunes, no wifi, not doing web etc. I do appreciate you taking your time to share knowledge

[@rohansudan]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3bRdnqsfdOggZIsi=xwXZK7R1l3hVByIy

[@IstezzyI]

If you still need help, download LocalSend on your pc and iphone and it should work.

[@cocoapey]

What a lifesaver? I have been trying to transfer via cable to PC using the 'Photos' app on the PC and it's taking SO MUCH TIME to transfer couple of photos. Some of them are also corrupted- for example, some photos have grey areas that looks like they're not loading well. The first one worked for me :D Thank you so much!

[@PrimalVideo]

Great, glad it worked out for you 😀 - Hazel, PV Team

[@mihailokojic5959]

@@PrimalVideoWhen you transfer video to pc is it same size as in iphone ? When I transfer video size is few mb less

[@user-fi5yb]

Hey, did you sort out the issue with the wrong creation date on videos?

[@shivpalpatine]

@@mihailokojic5959 i have the same issue. maybe it is that first setting he discusses? "Automatic" and "Keep Originals"? 0:37 timestamp

[@TheHateHarbinger]

I can't believe how convoluted this process is in 2024. Thank you!

[@HelplessTeno]

It's by design. Apple wants people buying iCloud storage space.

[@rajaritonga214]

@@HelplessTeno that doesn't even make sense. all i want to do was move a video into my phone. how's this in any way related to them selling icloud subscriptions

[@stevehurt301]

It's called Apple making it hard to use another platform because they have locked the OS so you buy other apple products imac/ipads. I am using Win 10 and could use Dell connect to take calls and send texts, that was 3 years ago it was really good but then they locked their OS, it's all a money maker imo. I was Android and that is good and considering going back to them because the Max 13 pro is the only product I own but the actual product quality/hardware is really nice and they are clever on the software!

[@vignolivoice]

I didn´t know Chris Martin from Coldplay had this channel. Thanks brother, love your music!!

[@PrimalVideo]

😅 - Hazel, PV Team

[@innestomlinson6638]

Lmao

[@krispuff68]

haha

[@teerex4626]

excellent…

[@NitroGamer4506]

None of this worked for me, but appreciate the effort. I wanted to do this for a KZbin video of mine that was very important but thanks for the effort ❤😂🎉

[@vanharris5847]

Very helpful but I have a big problem, and watching your complete tutorial, it's not mentioned. When transferring a video to a PC the file type changes from Apple's "HEVC" file type, to an "MOV" file type (degrading the file not to mention trans-coding it to MP4 will degrade it more). Additionally, the only time appeared to transfer as a MPEG file was when you transferred it from the cloud. Is there a lossless way to transfer the APPLE file type "HEVC" (HEIF for photos) to a PC? Btw, all of my video software will not recognize HEVC files and this IPhone is useless to me if I can't make videos for something only as small as a little camera. Any input would help. Thank you.

[@claudiaeric8789]

I'm having the same issue. The colors of the .MOV video files are all messed up. Please lmk if you find a solution. Should I shoot as JPG on my phone? I'd rather not to save storage space but if I want to save vids from my iPhone 15 pro max to Windows, is this the only option?

[@literallylysander3444]

what i did is use the photos app on windows (it was a fkn headache) and that seemed to transfer them in native apple formats. i do have to use a free 3rd party app to open them unless you want to pay $0.99 for a HEVC codec on windows. the free app (Real HEIC File Viewer) works fine and doesn’t require a subscription either. if that doesn’t work for you too then i wish you luck man :/

[@younesmohssen8158]

@@claudiaeric8789brother go to settings on your apple then go to photos then go all the way down and click on ‘keep original’ to keep the original file when downloading. Lmk if it worked it worked for me

[@Melvilln]

Thought I'd share my experience with this issue in case someone needs it in 2024/25, like I did just now lol. After I did the first step in the video, I went into my Iphone's camera settings, hit formats and changed my camera capture from high efficiency to most compatible and it worked. Hope this helps someone!

[@PoisonVI]

You also have to open the photos app on your iphone before you try to import through the photos app (pc), that finally worked for me. If your phone doesn't say trust this computer then you need to download the apple devices app on your pc

[@JamesStevensonPhoto]

First time doing this in a long time... as others have said, it's maddeningly awkward!! It's enough to make me go full 'droid next update! Really appreciate the guide, thanks for the help!

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, James - Hazel, PV Team

[@matthewwilliamsracing]

The maximum file size you can transfer with an i-phone is a major issue that nobody ever talks about. I recorded a 2 gig video file the other day and there is no way I can copy this over to PC, its impossible. The only potential way to do it is to edit and split the video... thoughts on this please?

[@thomza]

What about transferring the 2gb video to a Samsung T7 SSD and then transferring the 2gb video from the SSD to the PC? I realize that's 2 steps but it should work. The iPhone shouldn't have a problem writing something that size to a Samsung T7 SSD.

[@matthewwilliamsracing]

@@thomza you cannot transfer that file size off an iphone in any means...doesnt work, trust me ive spent hours try work arounds they dont exist as far as i am aware

[@dko3623]

I transfer my videos which are 2 to 4 gig from my iPad to my PC using an iCloud link that I email to myself. Once you click on the email link, It may take a few minutes for the video file to be available for download depending on the speed of your Internet. Once it’s available, you just click the download button and it saves right to the PC wherever you tell it to save your video file.

[@cocoapey]

hello! I just transfered a video which is 4gb on to my PC, probably 7 videos of that size and it worked. I used the cable to PC method. I'm sorry it's not working for you but have you done the thing in Settings where you click "Keep Original"?

[@thomza]

I just bought the latest iPad Pro with the M2 chip and I was able to transfer a 9GB video from the iPad to a Samsung T7 SSD with no problem. The reverse worked as well. I was also able to send that 9GB video from the iPad to Google Drive with no issues.

[@True_Patriotx]

The transfer to SD was the best for me. Thanks. 8:09

[@user-fi5yb]

Are they being copyed with the correct creation date though? Or the creation date is set as the date that the photos/videos are being copyed?

[@alexgoriatchenkov]

I use for several years Send Anywhere between ANY phones, MacBooks , any thing, in same wifi . Absolutely quick and no problem.

[@Yuri-wv2rh]

Iphone sucks

[@Seif-Music-Videos]

Hi, Vital question I used to transfer videos by phone cable from iphone to PC , the video displayed on PC would be double the size on iphone (which is good and expected), the codec of the vid shows H.264 on PC and the quality is just good and natural. Now when I transfer the very same video, from the same iphone to the very same PC (even to other PCs) via the same cable, the video file size is half, requires HEVC codec to play and when i downloaded hevc and okayed the video, visual quality is just bad ; bitrate is cut in half, fand file size is half than the previous copy that I had trabsferred many months ago. Also, the good quality copy that shows H.264 on PC , now shows HEVC on the iphone I only have this issue with videos now, not with pics. Inever had had it with videos before. Would you happen to know where this might come from and how to remeditae? (Full disclosure: dropbox and icloud don't help as they export the file from phone as compressed; and converting codecs doesn't do anything neither) Thank you hery much

[@HaiNguyenLandNhaTrang]

Hello. Its useful video for instructions. Thanks.

[@PrimalVideo]

So glad you found this useful 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@Latifa.mohammadi]

MAAAAAAN! You're an ANGEL! THE FILE OPTION WORKED FOR ME!!! After having struggeld for 8 years with this issue! finally I found a SOLUTION that WORKS! Thanks man! Jazakallahu Khairan

[@PrimalVideo]

We're happy to hear that. Glad it worked!👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@DoubleJDoubleU]

I have plenty of space on my windows PC but for some reason its just not allowing me to import my iphotos. It keeps prompting me to buy more space on icloud which I don't want to do 😠

[@skyfitsheaven7393]

1:28 my problem is that I don't see the folders when I connect through cable. I used to but now I don't, can I do sth to see it again?

[@lukespare]

Just got a PC after not owning one for 10 years, so nice to be able to finally upload and store all my photos and videos! Transferring back to the phone was a little trickier as i didnt have chrome already installed but got it sorted eventually. It didn't seem to want to download the video I transferred but im gonna assume that it is because i have literally got no space left on my phone. Nevertheless, very helpful video :)

[@ShBr-m7r]

It didn't work for me! You said go to Settings, then Photos, then under TRANSFER TO MAC OR PC select Automatic. I already had it set to that. I copied photos and movies from iphone to an external USB Drive via a USB stick. When I open the drive to view photos or play a movie, I get a message saying "this file isn't compatible" or it says "cannot play this file." Please help!

[@laszlopogany1147]

no icon (shown at 3:08)

[@angeldanielg64]

HOLY CONVOLUDED!!!! but thanks for your help. you actually helped me get everything onto my pc and put some vids on my iPhone too. appreciate it

[@PrimalVideo]

Sounds great, cheers 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@AlexEsser-k2r]

Life saver. Who knew VLC was so awesome?

[@PrimalVideo]

Sounds great 😀 - Hazel, PV Team

[@LordAR27]

@@PrimalVideo everytime i try to upload a video from pc to iphone it fails after 4%

[@MansOT-]

@@LordAR27same for me, did you find a solution?

[@LordAR27]

@@MansOT- never did bro

[@hanazuki333]

the file sharing option worked for me , many thanks bro, never used iphone (dad's) but damn what a work around to just do a simple task.

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice, so glad it worked 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@mihailokojic5959]

@@PrimalVideoWhen you transfer video is it the same size ? I used a few programs, fonetool, itunes and every video I transfer is a few mb less

[@laleaygun3345]

Finally someone who gives real information. I got my job done easily and transferred via cable without any problems. Thank you very much.

[@PrimalVideo]

Glad it worked well for you! 😃 - Hazel, PV Team

[@eddynosc0pe339]

How do you have that many apps on your files to share ? How can you add more ? 9:40 and 9:19

[@MsGeneral10]

Man thank you, you saved my day the VLC worked for me as excellent method. much appreciated

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice, glad we're able to help - Hazel, PV Team

[@gcpricop]

VLC Option is amazing. Thank you very much for this video.

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, have a great day - Hazel, PV Team

[@josephws]

Excellent !! Thank you for all the great information !!! 🙏👍

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem, glad you liked it - Hazel, PV Team

[@bethlondonart]

You might have just saved me $1800. I was close to giving up trying to use my Surface Pro with my iPhone and buying a MacBook. Thank you!

[@vickyjain1074]

itunes worked for me, thank you. After spending 20+ hrs, this helped me finally.

[@PrimalVideo]

Glad to hear it worked for you! 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@derekswitzer9624]

And great options! It’s nice that there are so many other options besides iTunes 😎👍👌

[@PrimalVideo]

Glad you liked the options! It's always good to have alternatives. 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@MahaMahmood-x4p]

Were did you click @3:05 ?

[@ichrafbesbes4328]

Thank you so much , I am so lucky that I found your videos, you explain everything in details, God bless you

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed our videos 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@Drprasadjoshi28]

Fantastic information. Very logical smooth presentation

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks, glad you liked it 👍

[@austenmian9581]

BEST AND SIMPLE WAY TO EXPLAIN , AWESOME VERY HELPFUL AS IT STOPPED ME BUYING THE Macbook for transfering my data..thanks a lot

[@PrimalVideo]

Great, so glad you found this helpful 😀 - Hazel, PV Team

[@Foldupfiber71669]

Does it have to be Windows 11 because my computer won’t even open up the video files 11:04

[@brodyevergreen]

Great video worked for me

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice, so glad it worked for you - Hazel, PV Team

[@Jelly121-h3s]

Thank you this was very helpful for my editing I liked and sub.

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, a;ll the best with your edits 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@raja.sq.]

best video on the topic on youtube.thanks a lot

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem - Hazel, PV Team

[@CoraniYT]

Does anyone know why it says i need a to buy an HEVC extension to play even play the video on the iphone

[@playdirty714]

Thanks, been looking for this video on how to transfer. Finally able to transfer my vids from phone to PC. THANK YOU!

[@PrimalVideo]

That's great, glad we're able to help 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@Prabhu-R-Reddy1311]

Very useful thank you.

[@PrimalVideo]

So glad its helpful 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@MdAssadZaman]

Thank you!!! it's very helpful...Finally someone who gives real methods

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, glad we're able to help 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@7nx9t]

ty brother so helpful

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, glad we're able to help - Hazel, PV Team

[@A.A1995]

1:37, no icon found, this does not work. 3:11, no icon found. This doesn't work either.

[@GreyBeardReactions]

Wow thank you so much ! great info! Subbed

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, great to have you here 😃 - Hazel, PV Team

[@ishaitanpurohit]

Intel Unison app method worked for me thank you

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice, glad it worked 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@Kyoblade44]

Thank you so much for making this video. I recently got back from a trip to Japan and was having difficultly moving the videos on my phone to my laptop. This video helped me greatly.

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, glad we're able to help 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@scoot.elle11]

Thanks bro you really helped me out big big thanks!

[@PrimalVideo]

Great to hear that, you're welcome 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@CCJ879]

Thanks so much! The VLC method is a life saver, but was shocked to learn about the cloud drive method. That one would be my go to from here on out

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, glad you found a better alternative 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@AussieGKai]

Been trying to sort this out for absolutely ages and just worked in so happy thank u so much 😊

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome, glad we're able to help 😀 - Hazel, PV Team

[@AussieGKai]

@@PrimalVideo never knew u could do it that way from acl

[@AussieGKai]

@@PrimalVideohi again I saved a video through vcl and it worked but I’ve tried again and now it’s not coming up with save video ? Do u know how to fix that

[@AdamShaheen-j1v]

thanks for your video i copied my movie from pc to iphone but vids from my iphone arent opening on windows...its showing " Missing codec" any help would be greatly appreciated

[@thebentzenable]

So happy that i got a Google pixel and a windows pc 🙈😅🙏

[@sirshoaibsohail]

Amazing video. On point and very informative. I have just uploaded my first video of the year using your amazing video transfer guidance Thank you :)

[@PrimalVideo]

Well done on your first video. Keep going 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@terraminium.manilva2267]

Thank you Justin, this is such a great informative video. You have saved me so much stress, converting sports camera video's to the icloud

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome! I'm glad the video helped ease your stress 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@Rockleelives777]

VLC worked like a charm. You da man

[@PrimalVideo]

Sounds great 😃 - Hazel, PV Team

[@chrisgarin1]

This video helped a lot. Thank you!

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice, glad we're able to help 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@travelandexplorebd8962]

Nice and helpful video

[@PrimalVideo]

So glad it helped 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@yolandaestrada-munoz4461]

Wow, thank you! I have been trying to figure out how to download the photos I want to save and nothing was working. I'm going to try this. Thanks!!

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem, hope this works out for you 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@NatesView]

Thanks buddy, worked like a charm! (i used the vlc method)

[@PrimalVideo]

Glad to hear it worked smoothly for you with the VLC method! - Hazel, PV Team

[@jimyl77]

Thank you so much for this video! the first option with usb cable worked perfectly for me.

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, glad it worked 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@laksirisamitha]

Thank you! this is a life saver.

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem - Hazel, PV Team

[@bhaveshpancholi3378]

can you show a method where you can transfer 4k video or photo from iPhone to PC without loosing any bites of data?

[@cinnamongrand9534]

VLC is the best option i didn't continue the video after that though. Thank you very much

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, glad you found VLC helpful for you 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@michaelsherron5750]

THANK YOU! 😄

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@Ridfinance]

Kudos,the itunes method worket for me thanks a ton.

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice,so glad it worked 😀 - Hazel, PV Team

[@Fami.lycosmetics]

LITERAL LEGEND TYSM

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, cheers - Hazel, PV Team

[@gilpineda]

the vlc one is pretty neat the closes we could get to airdrop on pc

[@Pretty_ora]

Thank you so much, These video was really helpful 🎉

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem, so glad it helped 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@DJMusicChannel-l4i]

Thank you so much. You solved my headaches of iphone

[@famousmwofficial8046]

IPhones are not for windows users lol

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem. Glad we're able to help solve your problem. - Hazel, PV Team

[@jayDotTee]

Intel unison works very well. Visual and elegant app! Than you!

[@NikkiSimplay]

Thanks for this video! Very helpful to know before I dive into making content with my phone. I know I’m going to still make mistakes and learn, but knowing these little details of “keep original” settings will help! 👍🏻

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, all the best Nikki 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@et-talbianouar2765]

excellent video

[@PrimalVideo]

Thanks - Hazel, PV Team

[@CelineJennings]

Does using chrome app to transfer video from pc to iphone lower video quality at all? Thanks!!

[@r.andom.sh0rts]

tysm man i love this video it worked i jsut had a few problems but thanks it works

[@PrimalVideo]

Nice, so glad it worked 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@pinglin2827]

thank you, its very clear explained.

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem, glad you liked it 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@sciwiz55]

Will any external herd drive work if has a usb-c input and you use an apple lightning to usb-c charging cable to connect the iPhone 13 to the external hard drive. Does the external hard drive have to be formatted a certain way in order to use it on your iPhone and your computer? Please help.

[@DonGamer_999]

Thanku bro it really helpsssssssssss

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, so glad it helped 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@Emylove._]

Tysmmm❤❤❤

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@Emylove._]

@@PrimalVideo ;D

[@Aqua_buddy]

helpfull sir ❤❤ from india

[@PrimalVideo]

Great, thanks - Hazel, PV Team

[@f1colaforyou]

If you create folders in the photos section of the iphone. Is there any way for these folder names to appear on your pc like it does with an android? Or do you just get the folders with the dates. I prefer the iphone camera, but its a nightmare if you want to transfer a large number of videos in an orderly fashion. Whereas with the android you can create folders in the camera section and then you can easily choose which folders you want to transfer from.

[@f1colaforyou]

Is there any way to create folders on the phone and then transfer only the pictures in that folder. With android its possible but with iphone i only see folder with the dates, which makes it very tedious when transferring and organizing your pictures in specific folderson ur pc.

[@straightfilmsproduction7946]

That's greate! Thanks bro!

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem - Hazel, PV Team

[@Brispluggz]

Does this include 4k videos from pc too iPhone/ipad Pro?

[@stanciu7211]

Thanks, you earned a sub :)

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem, great to have you here 😊 - Hazel, PV Team

[@SoraSynn]

Thank you!

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@IhteshamUllah]

The Cable Thing Is Working For Me Thanks

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome - Hazel, PV Team

[@SJ__Daily_Dose]

Great video with long options with less than 15 minutes. I got only one question which was missed in video but all the options which you have explained will get the photos and videos on same quality, if not please let us know which will give us the same quality on windows from iPhone.

[@ahmet.t.g]

Very helpful, thank you

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem, glad we're able to help - Hazel, PV Team

[@rjakemie3702]

Hi, How do you screencast mirror the iphone screen to the pc? Thanks

[@Officer_Bathtub]

Thanks mate, quick and easy to understand. Love the editing great job!

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found it easy to follow! 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@barazengmar4973]

Thx man you solved my problem i did it with i tunes

[@PrimalVideo]

Sounds great 😀 - Hazel, PV Team

[@sherirowland1022]

Thank you so much! Very helpful!

[@PrimalVideo]

You're welcome, so glad it helped 👍 - Hazel, PV Team

[@ObAj-l4e]

Thanks for the thorough explanation. amazing video. Just a quick question so if I bought a Mac I will not be needing any of that, right?

[@Questionablehams]

lol no, icloud but i have a lot of issues w icloud. dont buy a mac, overpriced sht bag just get an android lol atp

[@ObAj-l4e]

@@Questionablehams true 😂😂

[@cello_kocht]

Danke für das video du hast mir geholfen,👍

[@JoelmatthewYT]

Thanks alot

[@PrimalVideo]

No problem, have a great day - Hazel, PV Team

[@JoelmatthewYT]

Thanks

[@adamkrauss303]

REALLY excellent concise overview of different options to deal with the unfortunately vexing problem that inexplicably still exists. As I have 20,000+ photos and videos on my IPhone 14 Pro, I still run into issues with the phone/computer freezing up trying to read and display all the media.

[@sk4633]

Great info it worked thanks

[@PrimalVideo]

Sounds great, you're welcome - Hazel, PV Team

[@cipherfy]

Seems like there is a new youtube channel banner, hope we can see a tutorial on this!

[@derekswitzer9624]

Does this also work for transfer of whole folder of files to/from the phone?

[@bhaveshpancholi3378]

hello, I have tried my 1.52 gb video which comes out as a 1.42 gb 4k video using cable method, can't I do original quality without losing data and quality of it transfer?