Introduction
Use this tutorial to export videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to your computer.
iExplorer lets you browse your media, preview items, and export videos in their original format. On Mac, you can also export directly into Apple Photos/iPhoto where supported.
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
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Step-by-step instructions
Quick Steps
Follow these steps to export videos from your device:
- Open iExplorer and connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.
- If iTunes opens and asks to sync, click No or Cancel.
- Go to Photos & Videos from Device Overview (or from the left sidebar).
- Select items and choose an export option.
Open iExplorer on your Mac or PC, then connect your device with a USB cable.
If iTunes prompts you to sync, avoid syncing until export is complete.
After connecting, iExplorer opens on Device Overview. From there, click Photos & Videos. You can also open it from the left sidebar.
In Photos & Videos, you can access Camera Roll, Recorded Videos, albums synced from iTunes, Photo Stream, and custom albums. Videos and photos appear in the main list with export actions at the bottom.
- On Windows, click Export Entire Library to export everything.
- On Mac, click Export All Photos to export all items (with options for Photos/iPhoto where available).
To export specific items only, select one or more videos first (hold Control on PC or Command on Mac), then choose Export Selected....
Need help with a step? Visit the Support Center for iExplorer FAQs, or contact us directly.