We haven’t stopped capturing precious life moments ever since manufacturers started putting excellent cameras on smartphones. Despite great strides in digital imaging and mobile interconnectivity, how easy is it to transfer photos between devices, especially those running different platforms — say, between the iPhone and an Android phone? If you own both or switch over from iPhone to Android, you will eventually need to know how to transfer photos and images. We’ll show you how it’s done so you won’t have to lose all those files. Show
Also read: How to backup your Android phone Note: Some of these instructions were put together using an iPhone 12 Mini running iOS 15.5, a custom PC with Windows 11, and a Google Pixel 4a 5G using Android 12. Keep in mind some steps might be a bit different, depending on your device and the software it runs. Transfer photos from iPhone to Android using a computerDavid Imel / Android Authority One of the more straightforward ways to transfer your photos is to copy-paste them from the iPhone’s default photo directory to Android’s image folder. This requires no special accounts or fancy apps. For this method, you will need a PC and USB cables for both your iPhone and Android phones. Make sure that you’ve installed the device drivers of both handsets so that they will be detected. How to transfer your iPhone photos to your Android phone:
Transfer photos using Google DriveEdgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Drive will make transferring photos from iPhone to Android much simpler, if you don’t mind using the cloud. Of course, there are some limitations. Cloud storage sends your pictures to servers over the internet. This means anyone with slow internet speeds may have to wait long to upload and download larger quantities of photos. Not to mention you might be limited in terms of data, so you might want to be connected to Wi-Fi to do this. In addition, Google only gives you 15GB of storage for free. This can be quickly filled after storing photos for some years. You’ll need to pay for extra storage if your photo library is more extensive than 15GB. Plans start at $1.99 a month for 100GB. Transfer photos from iPhone to Android using Google Drive:
Google Photos works tooEdgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has cloud services to throw around, and the Photos app is another excellent alternative to transfer photos from iPhone to Android. The difference between Google Photos and Google Drive is that the latter is meant to store any file you throw at it. Meanwhile, Google Photos is explicitly made for storing images and videos. Google Photos had unlimited “high-quality” image uploads until July 2021. Now, uploaded images count against your Google storage space. Regardless, it’s a very convenient tool for those who no longer want to worry about backing up and restoring photos. You can set any phone to automatically upload images and videos, then simply have the app sync across all your devices. Transfer photos from iPhone to Android using Google Photos:
Just use iCloudEdgar Cervantes / Android Authority You don’t have to stick to Google’s services, especially if all your photos are backed up to Apple’s iCloud servers. You can access and download all your images from iCloud.com. Transfer photos from iPhone to Android using iCloud:
Using a dedicated app like Send AnywhereThe options above are great, but there is room for other possibilities like Send Anywhere. This application is free for both Android and iOS. It also requires no cables or computers, as it operates in the cloud. Next: The best file transfer apps available Transfer photos from iPhone to Android using Send Anywhere:
FAQsImages might lose quality if you transfer them from iPhone to Android, depending on the method you use. For example, if you use Google Photos and have opted to upload images using high-quality resolution, the photos will be a bit compressed when you download them. Of course, manually transferring them using a PC results in no loss of quality. It depends on the method you use, but the only limits are usually related to your cloud storage limits, whether those are local or cloud storage spaces. In the case of Send Anywhere, you’ll have a 10GB limit. Most backup services offer photo transfers, as well as other data. This may include SMS messages, call logs, contacts, and more. iCloud’s free account offers 5GB of data. You will have to pay extra to get more. Prices start at $0.99 for 50GB. Apple uses the HEIC image file format. While the format is unique to Apple, Android phones can read and display them. If you do want to convert your images, though, you can read our HEIC-to-JPG conversion guide. How do I transfer pictures from my phone to my computer iPhone?First, connect your iPhone to a PC with a USB cable that can transfer files.. Turn your phone on and unlock it. Your PC can't find the device if the device is locked.. On your PC, select the Start button and then select Photos to open the Photos app.. Select Import > From a USB device, then follow the instructions.. How can I transfer pictures from Samsung to iPhone?Once both the devices are paired, you can go to the Gallery or Photos app on your Samsung and select the photos you wish to move. Step 5: Tap on the share icon and select Bluetooth/WiFi Direct from the available options. Select the paired iPhone and accept the incoming data on it to start the transfer process.
Can I transfer my files from Android to iPhone?Any music, books, or PDFs that you had on your Android phone will need to be moved over manually. You can use the Android File Transfer app on Mac or PC to download these things from your Android phone. You can add them to iTunes and sync to your iPhone or upload to iCloud Drive.
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