Transfer Files from iPhone to PC is easiest when you use the current iPhone settings or built-in Apple tools instead of older menu paths. The exact labels can vary slightly by iOS version, but the workflow below focuses on the current method and avoids steps that can erase or overwrite data unless that is the goal.
- Connect the iPhone to the Windows PC with a USB or USB-C cable and unlock the iPhone.
- If prompted, tap Trust on the iPhone and enter the passcode.
- Open the Apple Devices app on Windows and select the iPhone in the sidebar.
- Choose Files to work with apps that support File Sharing, then select the app containing the files.
- Select the files and save them to a folder on the PC. For photos and videos, use the Windows Photos import feature instead.
The Apple Devices app only exposes files from apps that support File Sharing, so it is not a general browser for every file stored on the iPhone.