Transfer your iPhone photos to your PC without iTunes

Want to transfer your photos and videos from your iPhone to your computer without having to deal with iTunes or iCloud? With iDevice Manager, you can do this in just a few minutes—easily, directly, and without any data loss. Whether you want to convert HEIC photos to JPEG, back up 4K videos, or transfer your Live Photos, this tool offers the fastest solution for Windows 10 and 11.
Advantages at a glance:
  • No iTunes installation required
  • Compatible with Windows 10 & 11
  • Supports HEIC, DNG, RAW, and Live Photos
  • Secure copying to PC or cloud folder
  • Ideal for photo backup or cloud management
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For Windows 11
and Windows 10
For iPhone 17, 16, 15, 14 and Max, iPad Pro
and iPhone 13, 12, 11, XR, iPhone X, SE, iPad

Why iTunes and iCloud are often not a good solution

Many iPhone users quickly reach the limits of iTunes or iCloud: Transferring files is complicated, slow, and often requires unnecessary synchronization. iCloud, on the other hand, stores your photos in the cloud—not locally—and requires a stable internet connection. With iDevice Manager, you can avoid these problems. You retain full control over your data and decide for yourself which photos and videos are copied to your PC.

Transfer photos and videos from iPhone to PC – step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Install iDevice Manager

Download the latest version of iDevice Manager directly from software4u.de. Installation takes less than a minute.

Step 2: Connect your iPhone

Connect your iPhone to your PC using the USB cable. Your device will be recognized automatically – no manual setup required.

Step 3: Display photos & videos

After launching, iDevice Manager immediately displays your iPhone photos and videos – sorted by album, date, and location.

Step 4: Select files

Select individual or multiple images. Use the search and filter function to find your photos in seconds.

Step 5: Specify the destination folder

Specify where the files should be copied: to your PC, an external hard drive, or directly to the cloud (e.g., OneDrive or Dropbox).

Step 6: Activate HEIC conversion (optional)

If you have taken your photos in HEIC format, iDevice Manager automatically converts them to JPEG – compatible with all Windows applications.

Step 7: Start transfer

One click is all it takes – your photos and videos will be transferred securely. No iTunes. No cloud. No risk. 
Important!
If you have activated the iCloud photo library on your iPhone, then not all 
original photos are on the device. What you see in iDevice Manager are only thumbnails, just like on the iPhone itself. 
It is not possible to transfer iPhone photos that are in iCloud. 
You must disable the iCloud photo library on your iPhone.
iPhone Photos on iDevice Manager

More iDevice Manager features at a glance

Feature Description
HEIC → JPEG conversion Ensure compatibility with older versions of Windows
Live photos & 4K videos Transfer animated and high-resolution content too
RAW/DNG photos Ideal for photographers and professionals
Direct cloud export Transfer to OneDrive or Dropbox

FAQ – Frequently asked questions about iPhone photo transfer

1. Can I transfer photos from my iPhone to my PC without installing iTunes?

Yes, that's exactly the advantage of iDevice Manager. You don't need iTunes to transfer your photos and videos securely.

2. Does iDevice Manager support Windows 11?

Yes. The software is fully compatible with Windows 10 and 11.

3. Are HEIC or Live Photos also transferred?

Yes. iDevice Manager supports HEIC, RAW/DNG, and Live Photos—including automatic JPEG conversion if needed.

4. Will my photos remain on my iPhone?

Yes. iDevice Manager copies your photos—they are not deleted or moved.

5. Can I upload photos directly to the cloud (OneDrive, Dropbox)?

Yes. Simply select the destination directory in your cloud.

6. Is it free to use?

Yes, iDevice Manager offers a free version with all the essential features. A Pro version with advanced features is also available.

7. Can iPhone LIVE photos also be transferred with iDevice Manager?

Yes, transferring LIVE photo movies is possible with iDevice Manager. Downloading LIVE videos can be enabled in the “Download” settings. This will not only download the JPG or HEIC photo from the iPhone, but also the corresponding *.MOV file.

Recognize at first glance which photo it is!

The iDevice Manager marks photos and videos with different icons so that the type and nature of the photo can be recognized at first glance. This will save you time to recognize certain photos.
HQ
High Efficiency Image (*.HEIC)
JPG
JPG and JPEG Photo
RAW
DNG and RAW Photo
Live Photos
LIVE Photo
PNG
PNG Image
4K
4k-Video
Star
New image (Not downloaded yet)

How to disable iCloud Photo Library?

  1. Do open the iPhone settings
  2. Tap on first entry, where your name is displayed
  3. Tap on iCloud row
  4. Now tap on Photos
  5. Disable the switch "iCloud-Photos"
  6. Done
Important!
The transfer back from iCloud to your iPhone takes couple of hours, depend on the load (use / hibernation) on your iPhone and the WiFi and internet connection speed.

Transfer *.DNG files from iPhone to computer!

Starting with iDevice Manager version 10.12, the program also recognizes photos taken with other apps like ACDSee Pro or ProCam 8 and transferred to the iPhone photo app. ProCam 8 saves photo and video recordings automatically in the iPhone photo app. The saved HEIC or JPG photos ,also includes shooting in RAW or DNG file format. The ACDSee Pro app, on the other hand, saves the HEIC or JPG file by default. If you also want to load the Adobe DNG file later from the iPhone must activate the "Raw Capture Mode" in the ACDSee Pro settings. 
Important!
Not every iPhone supports this function, even if the app can. The prerequisite is an iPhone X or later.

Conclusion: Your photos belong on your PC—not in the cloud.

With iDevice Manager, you can transfer your iPhone photos and videos to your Windows PC in just a few clicks—quickly, securely, and without iTunes. Whether you want to back up your family photos, convert HEIC files, or export live recordings, this software makes it easier than ever before.

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