Introduction
Need to move photos and videos from iPhone, iPad, or iPod to your computer?
iExplorer makes it easy to browse albums and export images to Mac or Windows without syncing.
What you will need
- iExplorer
- An iPhone, iPad, or iPod
- USB cable to connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod
- A Mac or PC with iTunes or the Apple Music app installed
Before you begin
If you don't already have iExplorer installed, download it below. For full install instructions, click here.
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Step-by-step instructions
Quick Steps
- Open iExplorer and connect your device.
- If iTunes prompts to sync, choose No or Cancel.
- Open Photos & Videos from Device Overview.
- Select items and click Export.
You can access photos either from Photos & Videos in the center panel or the Photos section in the left sidebar.
iExplorer shows folders such as DCIM, Camera Roll, recorded videos, synced albums, and user-created albums.
Click Export to send selected photos or videos to a folder on your computer. On Mac, you can also export directly to Photos/iPhoto.
For multi-select, hold Shift, Control, or Command while selecting items.
Need help with a step? Visit the Support Center for iExplorer FAQs, or contact us directly.