How to Transfer Photos from PC to iPhone 12 with/Without iTunes

Have you backed up the photos to your computer from your old iPhone and want to download them to your new iPhone 12? Or have you saved some attractive photos on your computer and want to transfer them to your iPhone 12? If so, here are four tips that can help you out of the problem, either with or without iTunes.

Part 1. How to Transfer Photos from PC to iPhone 12 Without iTunes

You may think of using iTunes when it comes to transferring files like photos between the computer and your iPhone. But some people complain that it is a dread experience to use iTunes for its complicated operations and slow process. Therefore, you can learn some other methods to transfer photos from PC to iPhone 12 without using iTunes.

Tip 1. Move photos from PC to iPhone 12 with EaseUS MobiMover

Do you want to quickly transfer lots of photos from the computer to your iPhone 12 without replacing the existing data on your iPhone? Then free iPhone transfer software - EaseUS MobiMover is your choice. It can transfer files from PC to iPhone/iPad and transfer files between two iDevices. It supports files like photos, songs, playlists, ringtones, contacts, messages, and more.

Download and install MobiMover on your computer (Mac or PC).

Step 1. Use a USB cable to connect your iPhone to your Mac/PC. Run EaseUS MobiMover, choose "PC to Phone" mode and click "Select Files" to move on.

Step 2. In the new window, go to your computer to choose photos to transfer. Then, click the "Open" button to load the files. 

Step 3. You can click "Add Contents" to import more data. If the folder you've selected contains other file types except for photos, MobiMover will load them all. You can choose to transfer "Pictures" only or with other files together. Finally, click the "Transfer" button to transfer photos from computer to iPhone. 

With MobiMover installed on your PC, you can import videos from iPhone to the computer, back up text messages on iPhone, and transfer contacts from iPhone to iPhone. And you will find that it's really easy and fast to manage iPhone/iPad content with MobiMover. Don't hesitate to give it a try.

Tip 2. Copy photos from PC to iPhone 12 with iCloud

iCloud allows you to store music, photos, application data, files, contacts, calendars, etc. And you can view and download the stored data on all Apple devices if you log in with the same Apple ID. So it is also a method for you to move photos from PC to iPhone 12. Here's how to do it:

Step 1. Open icloud.com on your browser.

Step 2. Sign in to your Apple ID, which is the same as the one on your iPhone.

Step 3. Click the Photos icon on the top row of apps. Then click the Upload button in the top-right of the page, browser your PC to choose the photos you want to upload.

Step 4. Open your iPhone, head to "Settings" > "Your Name" > "iCloud" > "Photos" > "iCloud Photos."

Wi-Fi is required to upload photos from the computer to iCloud and sync them to iPhone. And the initial storage on iCloud is 5 GB. If you need more, you can pay $0.99 per month for 50GB.  

Tip 3. Import photos from PC to iPhone 12 with Google Photos

Google Photos is the home for all your photos and videos, automatically organized and easy to share. You can add photos from your computer to Google Photos. Then install the Google Photos app on your iPhone, and the added photos will be synced to your iPhone.

Step 1. Log in to Google Photos on your computer.

Step 2. Create a new album, then click "Upload" to import photos to Google Photos.   

Step 3. Install Google Photos from the App Store on iPhone, and log in with the same account on your computer.

Step 4. Select the photos you want to download, tap three dots > "Download." 

Part 2. How to Transfer Photos from PC to iPhone 12 with iTunes

If your iTunes doesn't work properly during this process, you might need to know the fixes to the iTunes Won't Sync to iPhone issue. Bear in mind that using iTunes to sync will erase all the things on your iPhone. So you'd better backup your iPhone in advance to avoid losing data.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone 12 to your computer, and launch iTunes.

Step 2. Tap on the "Device" tab.

Step 3. Choose "Photos" under "Settings," and click "Sync Photos from."

Step 4. Choose "Selected folders" to select the folder where the photos you want to copy are saved.

Step 5. Click "Apply" to move photos from PC to iPhone 12.

The Final Words

With the methods explained in this guide, it is no longer a problem to transfer photos from computer to iPhone 12 and other iPhone models. The photos in the iPhone carry our memories of life. So they are meaningful and important for us. If you want to move some photos from the old iPhone to a new one, you can use EaseUS MobiMover to transfer photos from iPhone to iPhone.