Ways to copy photos from computer to iPhone, iPad, iPod

iTools and iTunes are two tools that both have the same features in helping users of Apple devices to copy photos, copy music from computer to iPhone, iPad or vice versa. Or even use one of these two tools to create ringtones, record phone screens...

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In previous articles, WebTech360 has introduced to you how to use iTunes to copy music from your computer, or get videos from your computer to your phone . Today, you will learn more about how to copy photos from computer to iPhone via iTunes and many other methods.

Ways to transfer photos from computer to iPhone

• Copy photos from computer to iPhone using iTunes
• How to copy photos from computer to iPhone via AnyTrans
• Sync photos with iCloud Photos
• Sync photos from computer to iPhone using Google Photos
• Send photos from computer to iPhone using Gmail

Copy photos from computer to iPhone using iTunes

iTunes is the latest tool, and according to many users, it is also the most difficult to use, so in this article, WebTech360 will guide you in 3 simple steps to copy photos from computer to iOS devices.

Step 1: You connect your iOS device to the computer containing the image file you need to copy via iTunes. Select the device's icon in iTunes.

Step 2: In the list on the left, section Settings / Summary , we in turn do the following:

• Select Photos .
• Tick ​​the box Sync Photos.
• Then continue to click the My Pictures box below.

Step 3: Windows window appears, select the file containing the image you need to copy.

Select the image file to copy and then Select Folder

Step 4: Click Apply and wait a little while for the syncing process to proceed.

Once done, you can open the phone and check in the phone's Photo Album.

How to copy photos from computer to iPhone via AnyTrans

In addition to iTunes, AnyTrans is the best way to copy photos from computer to iPhone. It is a comprehensive iPhone data manager with the following outstanding features:

• Transfer all image formats from computer to iPhone.
• Transfer up to 3,000 photos from Mac/PC to iPhone in minutes.
• Save photos in original quality and do not need to delete data.
• Works well with all iPhones (supports iPhone 12 & iOS 14).

Step 1: Download AnyTrans and install it on your computer, then connect iPhone to PC via USB port. You will see the iPhone screen in AnyTrans, just click on the screen to add photos from your computer or drag and drop photos into this section.

Step 2: Select photos on PC and click Open button to start transferring photos to iPhone.

Step 3: Now you can unlock your iPhone and go to the Photos app to view them.

Sync photos with iCloud Photos

iCloud Photos is a way to transfer photos from computer to iPhone without USB. This app stores all your photos and videos in iCloud, so they're always available on all your iOS devices, Macs, and PCs. You just need to log in to your iCloud account to sync photos between iPhone and iCloud. That means you just need to upload photos on your PC to iCloud and you can transfer them to your iPhone at any time.

Sync photos from computer to iPhone using Google Photos

You can add photos from your computer to Google Photos and install the app on your iPhone, the added photos will then sync to your iPhone. Or you can choose some cloud services like Google Drive, OneDrive or Dropbox… that allow transferring photos from computer to iPhone. Here's how to use Google Photos to sync photos from your computer to your iPhone.

On your computer, go to https://photos.google.com/ and create a new album.

Select photos from your computer to upload to Google Photos.

On iPhone, go to App Store > install Google Photos and sign in with your computer account.

Photos will then sync with Google Photos on iPhone.

You can now download photos synced from Google Photos to your iPhone.

Send photos from computer to iPhone using Gmail

Another way to download photos from your PC to your iPhone is to email them yourself as follows:

On PC, open Gmail in browser.

Compose a new email and enter the email address.

Click the attachment icon or you can also click on the image icon to add it.

Select a photo from your computer and send it.

On iPhone, open the Gmail app and find the message you just sent.

The process of copying photos from a computer to an iPhone, iPad, iPod long or fast depends mainly on the size of the image file to be copied, as well as the speed of the Internet connection we use. And importantly, do not disconnect (network, cable, computer...) to ensure the process is completed.