Your files stay yours.
Save directly to a folder on your PC. Your originals stay on your phone.
PIXELBEAM FOR WINDOWSTransfer iPhone photos
Transfer iPhone photos
to your PC.
Copy photos and videos from your iPhone to a folder on your Windows PC over USB. Keep your originals on your phone, filter your library, and follow each transfer.
Available now · One-time purchase · No subscription
A QUICK ICLOUD CHECKYour photos are there.
Your photos are there.
Let’s bring the originals.
See more photos on your iPhone than in PixelBeam? Optimize iPhone Storage may be keeping some originals in iCloud.
On your iPhone
Locally stored originals are available for PixelBeam to copy over USB.
Still in iCloud
A smaller preview can appear in Photos while the full-resolution original stays in the cloud.
iCloud Photos can keep originals on your phone, too. It’s the files available over USB that determine what PixelBeam can transfer.
ON YOUR IPHONE
Get ready in three steps
- Open iCloud Photos
Settings → your name → iCloud → Photos
- Download and Keep Originals
Select this option and make sure your phone has room for the downloads.
- Let them download, then scan
Stay on Wi-Fi and power. Once downloads finish, reconnect to your PC and scan again.
Library too big for your phone?
Use iCloud for Windows or iCloud.com to download directly to your PC. PixelBeam doesn’t download cloud-only originals.
Apple recommends downloading originals before PC import.Apple’s transfer guide ↗About Optimize Storage ↗
Know where you stand.
See photo counts, video counts, transfer progress, and device storage in one place.
Pick up where you left off.
Reconnect and resume using the same destination and options after an interrupted transfer.
A LITTLE MORE CONTROLYour transfer.
Your transfer.
Your way.
Choose photos, videos, or both. Filter by year and month. Keep a transfer report, and add JPEG copies of HEIC photos while preserving the originals.
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How to transfer iPhone photos to PC with USB
Install PixelBeam for Windows and Apple Devices from Microsoft Store before connecting your phone. Try the free demo to check your connection and copy up to 20 originals.
Connect
Use a data-capable USB cable to connect your iPhone to your computer. Unlock the phone, tap Trust when prompted, and enter your passcode.
Discover
Click Scan my device. Choose photos, videos, or both, and filter by year or month. Only files your iPhone exposes over USB appear in the scan.
Save
Choose a destination folder and click Start transfer. Save everything in one folder or keep the folder layout. Your original files stay on your iPhone.
iPhone to PC photo transfer: common questions
What does the free demo include?
Scan your library for free and save up to 20 original files. A license unlocks unlimited transfers.
Will this remove anything from my iPhone?
No. PixelBeam copies files to your PC and leaves the originals on your phone.
Why are some iPhone photos missing when transferring to PC?
Some originals may only be in iCloud when Optimize iPhone Storage is enabled. PixelBeam can copy only files exposed by your phone over USB. Read the iCloud preparation steps above.
What do I need to transfer photos from iPhone to Windows?
A Windows PC, a compatible iPhone or iPad, a data-capable USB cable, and Apple device support. The app offers setup guidance if it cannot detect Apple Devices or iTunes. Internet is needed for license activation and periodic refresh.
How much does PixelBeam cost?
The $4.99 USD one-time license supports two PCs. Activate using your purchase key. The app periodically refreshes its signed activation; an existing activation can work offline for up to 30 days.