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Learn how to transfer your photos from your cell phone to your computer in very easy ways. That way, you won't run the risk of losing them!

Taking photos on our cell phones has become an increasingly common habit. As a result, we often end up filling up our cell phone's memory, which prevents us from downloading new files and can also cause the device to crash and slow down. To avoid deleting photos for good and preserve our photographic memories, we usually choose to transfer them to other devices to be archived, right?

One solution for this could be to save the images on your computer or notebook, by transferring them via USB and pen drive, or through third-party apps, such as Google Drive or iTunes, in a quick, practical and secure way.

If you have any doubts about how to transfer images, find out now how to do it without running the risk of losing them.

How to transfer photos from an Android phone to a laptop using apps

Google Drive

1. Open the app “Google Drive” and click on the “+” icon;
2. Select the “upload” option, click on the photos you want to transfer and then click “Done”. The application will show the progress of the upload. It is important to leave the program open to monitor possible errors during the process.

Google Photos

1. Open the “Google Photos” app. It will show the photos on your device. Select the photos you want to transfer and click the “Share” icon;
2. From the options, select “Google Drive”. Choose a folder or create a new one and click “Save”.

How to transfer photos from your cell phone via USB

1. Connect your cell phone to your notebook or computer using a USB cable;
2. Unlock your phone so that the software recognizes it. Some phones open a notification to authorize file sharing;
3. Give permission on your cell phone or computer, if they request it;
4. On your notebook or cell phone, open “File Explorer”, go to the “This computer” option and locate the Android device;
5. Access the folder with the photos you want to transfer and copy them to a folder on your PC or notebook.

How to transfer photos from your cell phone to a pen drive

1. Using a USB cable, connect your cell phone to your computer;
2. Copy the photos from your cell phone to your notebook and put them in a folder;
3. Connect the pen drive to the notebook or computer via the USB port;
4. Select the folder with the photos and drag it to the pen drive.

How to transfer photos from iPhone to computer

1. Download and install iTunes on your notebook or computer, if you don't already have it;
2. Connect the iPhone to the computer using the cable with USB adapter;
3. Open iTunes and select the icon for the desired device;
4. In the sidebar, on the left side, click on the “Photos” option;
5. Check the “Sync Photos” option and choose which ones you want to transfer;
6. Click on the “Apply” option to start the transfer.

How to transfer photos from iPhone to macOS

1. Connect iPhone to Mac via cable;
2. Open Finder and select the device in the sidebar;
3. Click on “Photos” in the list of options;
4. Select the photos you want to transfer;
5. Drag the photos to the desired folder on your Mac.

How to transfer photos from your phone to your computer using Microsoft Photos

Windows 10

1. Connect your cell phone to your computer via USB cable, unlock the device and grant the requested permissions;
2. Click “Start” on the taskbar. Then go to the “Photos” option;
3. With the app open, click on the “Import” option and then on “From a connected device”.

Windows 11

1. Connect your cell phone to your computer via USB cable, unlock the device and grant the necessary permissions;
2. In the taskbar, type “Photos” and open the app;
3. With the app open, click on the “Import” option and then on “From a connected device”.