Transfer Videos from iPhone to PC Windows 10/11: 5 Ways

How do I move videos from iPhone to PC?

Usually, people would need to transfer videos from iPhone to PC for better accessing and managing or backing up iPhone data. There are various methods to perform this operation, like using iTunes, iCloud, and reliable and powerful transfer software.

Next, this article summarizes several most common methods of how to transfer videos from iPhone to PC Windows 10/11 for you.

If there are just several MB of videos you want to import to a computer, you can use iCloud, iTunes service, or copy videos by Windows File Explorer. If you need to transfer a bunch of videos to your Windows 10 computer or laptop, reliable and powerful transfer software is necessary.

Method 1. The best free way to transfer iPhone videos to PC

More people would like to use a professional iPhone backup tool called FoneTool. This tool can help you to transfer & backup iPhone photos, videos, and files iPhone to Windows 10, 8, 7, 11 PC safely and quickly. And it owns several advantages making it the best application to move videos from iPhone to PC, such as,

 FoneTool allows you to preview and select all or part of the videos on your iPhone.

 High transfer speed supports importing a large number of videos to your computer in a short time.

 It is 100% safe and won't view or do any damage to your iPhone data.

 Its wide compatibility supports various iPhone models including iPhone 4 to the latest iPhone 15, as well as iPad and iPod Touch.

Now, you can connect your iPhone to a computer running Windows 10. Then follow the steps below to see how to use this tool.

Step 1. Connect iPhone to a computer via a USB cable. And trust the computer on your phone.

Step 2. Open and launch FoneTool. On the main interface, click Phone Transfer > iPhone to PC > Get Started.

Step 3. Click the “+” icon, and you can view videos on your iPhone. Then select the videos you want to transfer and click “OK”.

Step 4. Choose a storage path from the Transfer Settings to save the selected videos. Click “Start Transfer" to transfer your videos from iPhone to computer.

Method 2. How to export videos from iPhone to PC via the Photos app

Windows 10 system inserts a photo app helping you to manage photos and videos on the computer. You can also move your videos from your iPhone to your PC with this application. 

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to a PC using a USB cable. Trust this computer, and see if it detects your iPhone.

Step 2. Click the “Start” button on the computer, and select the “Photos” application. If you can't find it, search for it with the search box next to the start button or try the other way.

Step 3. Click “Import” > “From a USB device”. And you can see all the photos on your iPhone demonstrated.

Step 4. Select the videos or photos you want to transfer and choose where you want to save them. And click “Import Select” to start the process.

Note: You need to note that the Photos app does not provide an intuitive interface to help you select the videos you want to import, and the entire album structure will not be preserved after you transfer them. 

Method 3. How to transfer videos from iPhone to PC Windows 10 with File Explorer

If you don’t want the Photo application, File Explorer can also help you. Refer to the following steps to learn how to transfer videos from iPhone to PC Windows 10 without iTunes.

Step 1. Make sure your iPhone is detected by the Windows 10/11 computer, and trust the computer.

Step 2. Double click “This PC”, if you don’t find the “This PC” icon. Click the “Start” button > “File Explorer” > “This PC”.

Step 3. And you will see your iPhone device display on File Explorer. And open it, and go to “Internal Storage” > “DCIM” > “100Apple” or "Internal Storage" > "DCIM". And select the videos you need and drag them to a drive on this PC to move the videos.

Note: Using File Explorer is the most straightforward but time-consuming method. This method does not support sorting pictures and videos. It can be difficult to find the video you need in random files. 

Method 4. Import videos from iPhone to PC with iTunes

iTunes is a media manager provided by Apple. It allows you to share media files between your devices. But if you have lots of photos, it can take a long time to finish.

✍Before we get started, you need to:

• Open your iPhone photos app and choose the videos you want to copy.

• Click the "Up" icon, and choose “Save to Files”.

• Tap “On My iPhone” and choose an app on the drop-down options.

Step 1. Download and install iTunes for Windows, and launch it.

Step 2. Choose the phone icon on the top of the interface.

Step 3. Click “Files Sharing” on the left pane. On the right side of the interface, choose the App where you're saved your videos. and the videos will be demonstrated.

Step 4. Click “Save”, and choose a location to transfer videos from iPhone to PC Windows 10/11.

Method 5. How to copy video from iPhone to PC with iCloud

Sometimes, you may encounter an error like "iTunes can't sync photos to the iPhone". If your iCloud is enabled and is in sync with your iPhone photos, iCloud is another tool provided by Apple to export videos from iPhone running with iOS 5 and later. iCloud relies heavily on a good network environment, and if you're ready, start learning how to transfer videos from iPhone to Windows laptop.

Before getting started, you need to make sure the iCloud is enabled. Just go to “Settings” on your iPhone, scroll the setting page, choose “Photos”, and see if the “iCloud photos” is opened.

Then follow the steps below.

Step 1. Go to iCloud.com on your computer, or download the iCloud for Windows 10.

Step 2. Choose the “photos” on the iCloud page. And you can view all photos and videos uploaded.

Step 3. Choose all videos you want to transfer to the computer, and click the “Download” button on the top of the page, and choose “Download”.

Note:
● Unmodified Original: Download the original copy of the selected videos without any changes.
● Most Compatible: Download the selected videos in a compatible format.

Then just wait for a while, you can enjoy your videos from the Windows 10 computer.

 Tip: If there are lots of high-quality iCloud videos that need to be downloaded to your computer, FoneTool can also offer you a totally free way to finish the process wirelessly(Go to My iCloud > Log in with your Apple ID > Click Manage iCloud and choose Videos to download).

FAQs on transferring videos from iPhone to Windows PC

You may still have questions about transferring videos and photos from iPhone to Windows PC, don't worry, we'll answer them for you.

How do I transfer large videos from iPhone to Windows?

USB cable, iCloud, FoneTool, Photos app, iTunes, both the above five methods all support you to transfer large videos from iPhone to computer. Before choosing a transfer method, make sure that your network is in good condition and that storage space is available on your computer. 

If you choose to use FoneTool, this method does not limit the size of the video you transfer, and also supports transferring large videos from iPhone to PC without a network at high speed.

Why can't I transfer videos from iPhone to PC?

First, determine if the computer recognizes your iPhone. If you're using iCloud and iTunes, check to see if you're in a good network environment. You can click to see all the workarounds for can't transfer videos from iPhone to PC.

Conclusion

Now, you have known how to transfer videos from iPhone to PC Windows 10 free. You can choose a way according to your need. The 5 methods are applicable for transferring photos from iPhone to Windows 10, 11, 8, 7 computer. Hope these methods can help you.