Transfer pictures and videos from mobile to PC

You can easily create numerous pictures and videos with your smartphone. However, if you want to edit or archive them, it is a good idea to transfer the files to your PC. For this, you have several options to choose from, depending on whether you have an Android or an iOS smartphone.

How to transfer pictures and videos from cell phone to PC

Have you saved pictures and videos on your cell phone and now want to edit them, then it is necessary to transfer them to PC. Which options you have may depend on the operating system you are using. However, some procedures also work regardless of the model used.

• If you want to transfer your content directly, it is a good idea to connect the smartphone to your PC via a suitable USB cable. After that, you can transfer your data without any problems. If you use an iPhone, it may be necessary to install iTunes on the device beforehand.
• If you have stored your pictures and videos on an SD card in the smartphone, then you can insert it into a suitable card reader on your computer. After that, you can drag & drop the files into a folder on your PC backup.
• With the help of a cloud storage, you can regularly synchronize your content with your PC or upload them manually. On an Android device, Google Drive or Dropbox are good choices for this. Während Sie diese auch auf dem iPhone nutzen können, haben Sie hier zudem die Möglichkeit, auf iCloud zurückzugreifen.