I recently wrote about 9 ways you can transfer files from one Mac to another, which is useful if you have, say, an iMac and a laptop, and need to pass files back and forth. But you may also need to transfer files from your Mac to your iOS device, which isn’t as simple: iOS isn’t designed to accept just any file, and you don’t have the same options to open files with different apps. In this article, I’m going to show you 6 ways you can move files of various types to your iOS devices.
On your Mac, open QuickTime. The app is still around after all these years and it is still the best way to mirror and/or record your iPhone’s screen. Go to FileNew Movie Recording. It will automatically detect your iPhone however, if it doesn’t, open the little dropdown next to the record button. Select your iPhone under Camera, and under.
AirDrop
AirDrop is Apple’s technology for sharing files across devices. You can use it to transfer files from one Mac to another, and also use it to transfer files from a Mac to an iOS device, or from one iOS device to another. On your Mac, choose Go > AirDrop in the Finder, and then, on your iOS device, make sure AirDrop is activated in the Control Center (swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access this setting). You can choose to allow transfers from Contacts Only or from Everyone; it’s best to choose the former.
- The built-in Photos app on Mac allows you to manage the photos and videos on your Mac and import photos and videos from an external device, like an iPhone. With the Photos app, you are able to transfer photos from iPhone to Mac using a USB cable. To import videos from iPhone to Mac using Photos: Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your MacBook.
- Netflix has launched the capability to download certain movies and also TV shows to watch on the iPhone and iPad. This is a blessing when you’re on the go and don’t want to be concerned on the subject of streaming over a cellular network or buying in-flight internet access.
Your iOS device needs to be awake for AirDrop to be active. On the Mac, drag a file onto the icon for your iOS device in the AirDrop window. On your iOS device, you’ll see a menu offering to open the file; this menu lists the apps that can open the file type.
For some types of files, AirDrop isn’t very helpful. For example, if I try to send an AAC audio file from my Mac to my iPhone, the latter offers to open it with apps such as Voice Memos, Evernote, Dropbox, etc., but not with the iOS Music app, or other music player apps on my device. So you can’t transfer all types of files that your iOS device can use (but see below for a way to transfer audio and video files).
Using email is a good way to send small files to an iOS device. Just create a new email addressed to yourself and add the file(s) as attachment to the message. Tap the attachment in the message to download and then open the file. Depending on the file type, you may or may not be able to open files on your device. Naturally, you’ll want to do this when you’re on a Wi-Fi network to avoid potentially using a lot of cellular data if you’re sending large files.
Dropbox or other cloud services
If you have the Dropbox app on your iOS device (or apps for other cloud services, such as Google Drive, Box, etc.) you can add files to your cloud and then access them on your iOS device. As with email, you’re limited as to which types of files you can open. If there are specific files you need to access on your iOS device, you may need to find apps that can read them. For example, if you need to read Excel spreadsheets, you’ll need either Microsoft Excel for iOS, Apple’s Numbers, or another app that can view (and perhaps edit) these files.
iCloud Drive
iCloud Drive is a bit different from the other cloud services. It stores files that you’ve opened with specific apps in dedicated folders. You can add a file to iCloud Drive and create your own folders, or just copy files to the top level of iCloud Drive. To do this on your Mac, choose Go > iCloud Drive in the Finder, then add the files to the location you desire. If you’re adding a file that you can open in a specific app that already has a named folder, you can add it directly to that folder. On iOS, either open the app that can view the file, or open the iCloud Drive app, tap the file, and then tap the Share button to see your options for opening the file.
iTunes File Sharing
Some iOS apps can use iTunes File Sharing, a way of adding and managing files in iTunes so these apps can access them. To use iTunes File Sharing, connect your iOS device to your Mac, select it in iTunes, and then click Apps in the sidebar. Scroll down to the File Sharing section.
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In the above example, I’ve added a PDF file to GoodNotes. When I click Sync at the bottom of the window, iTunes will copy that file (as well as copy any other items selected to sync, such as music, apps, etc.). You can also delete files by selecting them in the File Sharing dialog and pressing the Delete key.
With some apps, you have to click + or Import, and choose to import the file(s) from iTunes. This is the case even if the files have been copied to your iOS device. Other apps may show the files immediately.
Copy audio or video files with Waltr
Normally, the only way you can copy audio or video files to an iOS device—at least to be able to play them in Apple’s Music or Videos app—is by syncing with iTunes. You can use iTunes File Sharing to transfer this type of file to certain apps, such as VLC, for example. Softorino’s $30 Waltr can copy almost any type of audio or video file to an iOS device, converting it, if necessary, to a format that Apple’s apps can play. All you do is connect your iOS device, quit iTunes, and than drag your file(s) on Waltr’s window. The app converts and transfers the files, and you can then access them in the Music or Videos app.
It is known to all that Apple's iPhone 12 is a nice choice for watching movies while you're on the go. One of the striking features of iPhone is its built-in HD camera, with which you can shoot and save all precious memories in dynamic style on your iPhone. However, the storage space on iPhone is limited, what if the device is out of space and you don't want to delete these memorable videos on your iPhone? It's time to learn how to transfer videos from iPhone to PC for backup.
This article covers almost all possible methods for you to get videos from iPhone to computer. You can go through all the methods in the below and choose the one you think is the best to complete the task.
- Method 1. How to Transfer Videos from iPhone to Computer with Assistant for iOS[Fastest Method]
Method 1. How to Transfer Videos from iPhone to Computer with Assistant for iOS [Fastest Method]
You may find it is not easy to reach the goal of importing video from iPhone to PC while you're tried to do it. This is mainly because of Apple want to protect the media supplier's copyright and authority. Then it doesn't mean there is no way to move videos from iPhone to desktop computer. A 3rd-party program called MobiKin Assistant for iOS empowers users to get access to the iPhone's memory on the computer without iTunes, and export all your needed iPhone videos to your personal computer without losing.
Key features of Assistant for iOS:
- Not only videos, it can also transfer other types of files from iPhone to computer, including Photo, Music, eBook, Contacts, Text Messages, Notes, Safari Bookmarks, Voice Memo, Podcast, Ringtone, Playlist, etc.
- You can preview iPhone videos in thumbnails from the program interface so that you can selectively transfer data you need.
- Support exporting and importing videos in various formats between iPhone and computer.
- Compatible with almost all models of iPhone, such as iPhone 12/11/11 Pro (Max)/Xs/Xs Max/XR/X/9 (Plus)/8/7/6S.
- There are no spyware, malware, and adware, so no worries about any loss in data quality.
By the way, if your computer is running on a system of Mac OS X, a Mac version are also provided here - Assistant for iOS (Mac). Now, just click the below icon to get the free trial version on your desktop computer, and then follow the below instructions to start your own video transferring process from iPhone to computer.
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First of all, link your iPhone device to the computer via its USB cable, then launch the iPhone Video Transfer program - Assistant for iOS on the PC. Your device will be detected by the program automatically, and you'll see an interface like below when your device is successfully recognized by the tool.
Secondly, you can click 'Videos' button from the left side menu to check the movies or videos you like to save on the desktop computer, and go to the right side window to preview and mark the file by ticking the box besides the file name.
Finally, you can hit 'Export' button from the top menu to start the process of transferring videos from iPhone to PC easily. Just choose an existing folder or create a new one on your computer to save the exported videos.
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Method 2. How to Move Videos from iPhone to PC Using AutoPlay
AutoPlay feature in Windows 7 helps users realize the desire to import pictures and videos from their smartphones to their PCs. Here are the steps on how to copy video from iPhone to PC using AutoPlay:
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to PC via a USB cable and AutoPlay will show up automatically with options of possible actions to be taken.
Step 2. In the AutoPlay window, choose 'Import pictures and videos'.
Step 3. In the Import Settings, choose an existing folder or create a new one to save the transferred videos.
Step 4. Now, you can select the videos that you want and click 'Import' to copy them to PC.
Method 3. How to Download Videos from iPhone to Computer via iCloud
If you have enabled the Apple's iCloud Photo feature on your iPhone, all videos and photos on your iPhone will be uploaded to iCloud Photos automatically. Let's check the following steps to see how to send video from iPhone to computer by using iCloud.
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to a stable WiFi network and turn on iCloud Photos feature on it by going through 'Settings' > your name > 'iCloud' > 'Photos' > enable 'iCloud Photos'.
Step 2. Download and install the latest iCloud for Windows on your PC and launch it. Sign in with the same credentials you use on your iPhone.
Step 3. Follow the steps to set up iCloud Photos on your PC and then tap on Done and then Apply. After that, you can go to This PC > iCloud Photos > Downloads to access all the videos and photos you transferred from your iPhone.
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Method 4. How to Send Videos from iPhone to Computer with iTunes
If you are a big fan of iOS, then you should be familiar with iTunes, a free desktop application provided by Apple that can help you manage data on your iOS device. You can use iTunes to backup and restore iPhone data, and of course you can also use it to download videos from iPhone to PC. However, the interface of iTunes is not so friendly, so it may not be as simple as the tool mentioned in method 1.
Step 1. Download and install the latest version of iTunes and then launch it on your computer.
Step 2.Connect your iPhone to your PC and it will be recognized by iTunes soon. On the iTunes screen, click the connected phone and go to its Summary tab. Then, scroll down to the Option tab and tick off the option 'Manually manage music and videos'.
Step 3. Now you can go to the Movies tab from the left panel, preview the videos files in thumbnails and then select the ones you want to sync. After that, click 'Apply' button to sync these selected videos.
Method 5. How to Transfer iPhone Videos to PC via Email
In general, because there are better options, we do not advocate using email to move videos from iPhone to PC, because this method will have time and size restrictions. The file size limit is 20-25 MB. If you only want to transfer a small amount of video and don't mind spending a lot of time, you can still use this method to transfer videos from iPhone to PC.
Step 1. Unlock your iPhone 12 and locate to the video that you want to transfer. You can choose multiple videos at one time.
Step 2. After selecting all the videos you need, you can click on the share icon and choose Mail option.
Step 3. The mailing app will be launched on your iPhone. Now, you can Log in to your email account and wait until the videos are uploaded completely.
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Step 4. Press 'Send' button and then you can access to your email on computer and download them.
Method 6. How to Copy Videos from iPhone to PC via Photos App
If you are using Windows 10, then you can also use its 'Photos' app to transfer videos from iPhone to PC without installing any third-party applications. However, many users complain that Windows cannot detect their devices. In this case, you can try to disconnect the phone from the computer, check the port and then reconnect. If it is still not detected, we recommend that you use the other methods mentioned in this article.
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to the computer via a USB cable. Once the iPhone is detected, you can go to the Start menu, find the Photos app and launch it.
Step 2. The Photos app will display all photos and videos stored on your computer already. To transfer videos from iPhone to computer, you should click on the Import button from the top right corner of the screen.
Step 3. Select to import videos from the connected iPhone and then you can select a location to save these videos if you don't want to save them to the default location.
Step 4. After the settings above, you can click on the 'Import' button to begin the videos transferring process. Wait for a while, you can check the transferred videos on your customized location on your PC.
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Method 7. How to Import Videos from iPhone to PC with Windows Explorer
In fact, if your iPhone can be recognized by the computer, and you can use the iPhone as a USB device, you can also directly export videos from iPhone to PC with the help of Windows Explorer. You just need to open the DCIM folder in your iPhone on your computer, select the videos you want and move them to your PC.
Step 1. Connect your iPhone 12 to the PC via a working cable. Once connected, unlock your iPhone and tap on 'Trust' button on it when you get a relevant prompt on the phone screen.
Step 2. Open 'This PC' and find your iPhone in Windows Explorer. Right-click the iPhone name and go to its internal memory.
Step 3. Browse the internal memory to find the DCIM or Camera folder. Then, you can copy the videos you want from the folder and directly paste them to the PC.
Method 8. How to Transfer Videos from iPhone to PC via Dropbox
There is also a wirelessly transferring way to help you get videos from iPhone to PC - using Dropbox. It provides users with 2GB of free space to store the videos you want to transfer. This space is quite small, so users can consider paying a certain fee to upgrade their account so as to get more space.
Step 1. Download, install and run the Dropbox app on your iPhone and then log into your Dropbox account or create a new one.
Step 2. Click the '+ Upload' button on the app's interface to upload videos from iPhone to Dropbox. Just select the videos you need from a pop up browsing interface.
Step 3. Once all your videos have been uploaded to your Dropbox, you can visit Dropbox's website on your computer and check the videos you have uploaded from your iPhone and download them to your computer.
Conclusion:
By reading this article, you can learn 8 different ways to transfer videos from iPhone to PC. As you can see, the preferred method is undoubtedly using MobiKin Assistant for iOS. It is a one-stop iPhone device manager that can help you easily manage the data between your PC and iPhone. The user can preview all the stored phone data, and then transfer the required files to the computer, and vice versa. The tool has an easy-to-use interface and also has a lot of other features you want so that you can make the most of your iOS device.
Now you can share this guide with others and teach them how to get videos from iPhone to computer.
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