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Can’t Access iPhone Photos on PC: 7 Easy Ways to Open Them
Verified solutions to access and import your iPhone photos in no time
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Apple and Microsoft are the market pioneers and have revolutionized it in the last few decades. But the integration between the two has been a troublesome affair for users. One such problem is when users can’t access iPhone photos on a Windows PC.
The issue has long been present, with many reporting thatWindows 11 is not recognizing the iPhone. And there are no sure-shot solutions to the problem since it all boils down to the underlying cause. So, let’s first find out why you can’t view iPhone photos on Windows!
Why can’t I see iPhone photos on a PC?
Here are a few reasons you can’t open iPhone photos on a PC:
What can I do if I can’t access iPhone photos on PC?
Here are a few preliminary checks and quick tricks we recommend you try first:
If none work, move to the solutions listed next.
1. Allow the PC to access photos and videos
When faced with the issue, most users realized that the PC never had permission to access photos on videos on the iPhone. They often overlooked the prompt that appeared.
So, when you connect your iPhone to the PC, tap onAlloworTrustin the prompt and enter the passcode to confirm.
The prompt appears when you have the device unlocked while connecting and is vital to access iPhone photos on the PC.
2. Use a media manager and set the downloader to open automatically
AdobeBridgesoftware is a powerful media manager that you may have used before. However, has it occurred to you that the quickest solution to your issue resides in downloading it to your computer?
Well, Bridge is mostly known for its flexible batch processing features, drag-and-drop file flexibility, and quick organization and stacking of panoramic and HDR images.
Installing it is a job of mere seconds, so there’s nothing stopping you. Then, set it, so the downloader opens automatically when you plug in your iPhone.
If iPhone is not showing up in File Explorer, Adobe Bridge might be a great alternative, so be sure to try it out.
3. Authorize the computer
When you can’t access or import iPhone photos on the PC, try authorizing the computer to acquire the missing permissions and get things in order.
4. Reinstall iTunes
Often an incompatible or outdated version of iTunes could be responsible when you can’t access iPhone photos on the PC, and simply doing a fresh install of the latest version should do the job.
5. Check the iPhone settings
6. Use the Photos app
If you can’t access iPhone photos on the PC, using the Windows Photos app to import them should work. It’s a quick and seamless way toimport iPhone photos, and you wouldn’t have to rely onFile Exploreragain.
7. Reinstall the Apple Mobile Device driver
When nothing else works, a driver issue is likely the culprit when you can’t access iPhone photos on the PC. If reinstalling it doesn’t work, you canmanually install the latest driver versionto get things up and running.
If the problem persists, you can use areliable PC to iPhone file transfer appto seamlessly import photos.
Users who have fixed the issue with alternative methods can share their resolutions below.
More about the topics:iPhone issues,windows 10,Windows 11
Matthew Adams
Windows Hardware Expert
Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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