How to Transfer Videos from iPhone to PC: 4 Ways 2025
Are you finding ways to transfer videos from iPhone to PC? This passage will be your good helper, whether you need a wired or wireless way.
Transfering large footage from iPhone to PC.
So I recorded 2 videos, 20 minutes of 4K at 60FPS footage (20GB each). I honestly wish I had lowered the quality before recording it, I underestimated how big the files would be. I NEED to get that footage to my PC asap so I can record more, storage space on my iphone has ran out cause of those 2 videos. Uploading the videos on Google Photos is taking ages, is there any other way I could transfer videos from iPhone to PC over faster?
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When you need to browse, edit, share, or back up iPhone data on your computer, you may need to sync videos from your iPhone to your Windows PC. This could be a recently downloaded movie, completed footage you filmed, or an interesting video shared by a friend. Regardless of the video format or file size, you may need a universal method to help you quickly complete the transfer.
Whether you need to transfer large files using a wired connection or prefer a wireless method, this article will provide you with detailed steps.
1. How to transfer videos from iPhone to PC without losing quality [Fastest]
How do I send a large video from my iPhone to my computer? The best answer might be the wired way called FoneTool. With its powerful features, you can transfer 46 GB of videos in 39 minutes with no data loss (tested).
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- Transfer unlimited video files between iPhone and PC in 3 steps.
- Support various video/movie/clip/footage formats (mp4, mov, m4v, etc.).
- Preview and select the videos you need to transfer.
- Total USB connections ensure all processes are stable and safe.
- You can also transfer photos, contacts, music and ringtones.
- Various iOS devices and versions are compatible (iPhone 16/iOS 18).
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Click the download button to get FoneTool, and follow the guidance below to transfer large video files from iPhone to PC without any compression.
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to the PC with a USB cable > Launch FoneTool go to Phone Transfer > Click iPhone to PC and tap on Get Started.
Step 2. Check the icon to preview the videos and choose the specific items you need > Click OK to continue.
Step 3. Select a storage path from the Transfer Settings and you can even transfer video from iPhone to USB > Tap Start Transfer to begin the task.
- How to move a video from my Windows laptop to my Apple phone?
- You can also go to PC to iPhone under the Phone Transfer interface to transfer videos from PC to iPhone.
2. How to import videos from iPhone to PC with Files Explorer
Except for third-party software mentioned in Method 1, you can also rely on the built-in Windows File Explorer to finish the process.
⚠️ Notes:
· This way can only recognize your iPhone videos stored in the DCIM folder, while Method 1 allows you to get all your iPhone videos saving different folders.
· All iPhone videos are organized into different subfolders based on their timestamps. Unlike FoneTool's easy preview feature, you will need to open each folder one by one to find the videos you want to transfer.
Now just keep on reading to get the detailed steps.
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to the PC via a reliable USB cable.
Step 2. Once the iPhone is recognized, the File Explorer should auto-launch. Or you can tap the Start Menu to launch it manually.
Step 3. Go to This PC and your iPhone will be listed here as a Portable Device. Click it to continue > Go to the Internal Storage folder > Select DCIM > Drag and drop videos from iPhone to computer.
3. How to send videos from iPhone to computer using iCloud
When you want to sync videos on iPhone to other devices, iCloud will help you a lot. But it only offers 5 GB of free storage. So if you need to sync large video files, you may need to clear iCloud storage or buy more space first. Here are steps:
Step 1. Go to Settings on iPhone > Choose Photos > iCloud Photos to turn on the iCloud Photos sync feature.
Step 2. Once all videos are synced, download and install iCloud for Windows on your computer and log in with your iCloud account.
Step 3. Click Options next to Photos and choose iCloud Photo Library. The other two options will be checked automatically (Download new photos and videos to my PC and Upload new photos and videos from my PC).
Step 4. Click Done and then followed by Apply. Then you can go to This PC > iCloud Photos > Choose Downloads to view all the new videos.
4. How to move videos from iPhone to PC with Google Drive
In addition to using the iCloud sync feature for transfers, Google Drive could be another good option for wireless transfers. It offers users 15GB of free storage space.
Step 1. Download Google Drive on your iPhone, then launch it and log in with your Google account.
Step 2. Choose the + icon > Tap Upload > Find and tap the videos you need to upload > Follow the on-screen guidance to start the upload.
Step 3. Then go to the Google Drive website on your Windows PC > Sign in with the same account > Choose the data you need to download to your computer.
FAQs on how to transfer videos from iPhone to computer
1. Why won't my videos transfer from my iPhone to my computer?
- Connection Issues: Sometimes, a faulty cable or USB port can prevent files from being accessed.
- Privacy Settings: If you haven't allowed your PC to access your iPhone, it may not display all files.
- Software Issues: Your iPhone or PC may need updates or have software bugs causing the issue.
- Check File Format: Your computer may be unable to recognize certain video file formats on your iPhone.
2. How to transfer videos from iPhone to Mac?
Plug your iPhone to your Mac via a USB cable > Launch the Photos app from computer if it doesn't automatically open > Click on your iPhone in the sidebar > Click "Import All New Videos" or click on desired videos and Import Selected to begin the transfer.
Conclusion
This guide gives you 4 ways to transfer videos from iPhone to PC.
- To export multiple large files from iPhone to Windows computer, you can choose a wired way and FoneTool mentioned in Method 1 will help you a lot.
- If you want to make it wirelessly, you can choose iCloud or Google Drive to upload and download your videos.
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Kathy is an editor of FoneTool, who prefers to help more users address a series of iOS-related problems. She likes traveling and being close to nature makes her relax. She is also keen to engage in social activities and spend much free time with her friends.
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