Windows 11 makes it super easy to import photos and videos from any external storage source (including an Android phone, iPhone, iPad, digital camera, USB flash drive, and SD card). However, you still need to know the tools to complete the task. Show
The ability to import files to your computer can come in handy in many situations. For example, when you want to create a local backup of your photos and videos in case the device breaks. The drive is running out of space, and you need to offload the files to make more room. You capped out the cloud storage service and need to access your pictures for editing and more. Regardless of the reason, Windows 11 includes many ways to import files from your phone or external storage devices using the Photos app, File Explorer, and OneDrive. This guide will teach you the different ways to import your personal pictures from external storage to your computer.
To import your pictures through the Photos app on Windows 11, connect your phone, camera, or storage device and use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the photos will import to the destination folder specified. However, the process will only copy the files. The original images will remain in the source storage. You will need to connect your phone to your computer to complete the transfer. On Android, connect your phone with a USB cable to your computer, open the phone Settings > Connected devices > USB, and select the File Transfer option under the “Use USB for” section. Import photos from File Explorer on Windows 11To import your photos through File Explorer, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the selected images will be imported into the computer. Import all pictures at onceAlternatively, if you have a phone or camera, you can transfer all the photos with the File Explorer import option with these steps:
Once you complete the steps, every image on your phone will transfer to your computer. Import photos from OneDrive on Windows 11The easiest way to import photos from your mobile device (Android phone, iPhone, or iPad) is to upload the files to OneDrive and then access the contents from File Explorer. If you only use iCloud, you can also install the iCloud client for Windows 11 for a similar experience. To import photos from a mobile device to Windows 11 using OneDrive, follow these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the selected images will upload to the cloud, and they will become available in the OneDrive folder as long as you are signed in with the same Microsoft account. Transfer pictures automaticallyOneDrive also includes an option to keep your pictures and videos synchronized automatically across devices, so you don’t have to import anything all the time.
After you complete the steps, photos you take with your phone will upload to OneDrive and sync automatically to your Windows 11 device. Why won't my pictures upload to my computer from my SD card?The most common reason behind the issue is that there can be a bad USB connection between the SD card and SD card adapter or adapter and USB drive. The issue may also appear because of the incompatibility of image format with the available format. Your SD card may get corrupted and hence does not show you the pictures.
How do I transfer files from SD card to computer?Before starting, note that it may be helpful to create a folder on the computer for which to store the files you move from the SD card. Locate the files you want to move in the SD card folder. Cut/copy and paste the desired file(s) from your SD card to your computer. You can also drag and drop items.
How do I import videos from SD card to Windows 10?Use an SD Adapter. Press Windows Key+E to open File Explorer. Your SD card will be on the left sidebar under the "This PC" section.. Double-click on your SD card, and you should see two folders: DCIM and MISC.. Now double-click on the DCIM folder. ... . From there you can drag & drop the files from your SD card to your computer.. |