How to Transfer Pictures from Old Computer🔥

Have you recently bought a new PC and want to transfer files, including photos, from your old PC to the new PC? If yes, then we're here to help you! Whenever you buy a new PC, you will want to transfer most of your existing files and photos to the new computer. 

In this article, EaseUS will give you three ways to quickly transfer pictures from one PC to another. No matter your chosen solution, you will surely get perfect results without compromising your privacy and security!

Way 1. Using a PC Data Transfer Tool

There are many options for getting pictures off an old computer using a data transfer tool, but not all are the best! But if we talk about the EaseUS Todo PCTrans tool, it works amazingly to transfer data from one PC to another.

With a few clicks, you can easily use this data transfer tool to transfer any data you want, including photos from your old PC, to a new PC or laptop. The EaseUS Todo PCTrans tool offers one of the fastest methods of transferring content without any hassle. The EaseUS Todo PCTrans tool is a one-stop solution with a handful of unique features for all your data migration needs.

Step 1. Set Up the Old PC

• First, install and launch EaseUS Todo PCTrans and select Data Transfer on the left panel of the main interface.

• Select "Transfer Directly" and click "Next" to continue. 

Step 2. Set Up the New PC

• Download and launch EaseUS Todo PCTrans on the new computer; select "This is New PC" and click "Next".

• Select "Transfer directly" and click "Next" to continue. 
• Select "Network" and click Next to continue. This will automatically scan the old PC. (Make sure the two PCs are connected to the same LAN.)

• Select the target PC and click Connect. Then, it will take some time to scan and analyze the data in old PC.

Step 3. Select the Files to Transfer

• Finally, on the new PC, select the Files tab, select the files you need to transfer. Then, click "Transfer" to start.

The features that make the tool a perfect solution to how to transfer photos from PC to PC involve:

• Migrate custom files and favorites flawlessly
• Safely transfer the data and programs from one PC to another
• Migrate User Accounts and Settings in a few clicks

With an impressive list of features, you should surely count on the EaseUS Todo PCTrans tool to fulfill your data transfer needs!

Way 2. Using the External Hard Drive

Another way to transfer photos from PC to PC is using the External Hard Drive. External Hard Drive is connected to the PC through a FireWire or USB. Using an External Hard Drive for transferring pictures from one PC to another comes with certain advantages and limitations that involve:

Pros:

• User-friendly method 
• Offers extra storage
• Accessibility
• Improved performance
• Quick transfer of data

Cons:

• Less security involves
• It can break easily if handled poorly

As you know the pros and cons of using an External Hard Drive to transfer pictures, now, it's time for you to understand how it works! So, here's a guide on transferring photos from PC to PC using External Hard Drive! Connect your cable to both PCs' proper ports (typically USB), then transfer your files using the cable's built-in software.

Step 1. Plug the external hard drive into the old PC.

Step 2. Once your PC recognizes the External Hard Drive, copy the desired pictures you wish to transfer.

Step 3. Now, unplug the External Hard Drive by using appropriate procedures.

NOTE: Don't unplug it until the pictures have finished copying.

Step 4. Finally, plug the External Hard Drive into your new PC or laptop and transfer the pictures by copying and pasting them to the desired location.

Using External Hard Drive, you will successfully migrate the desired pictures to your new PC in just a few simple steps! If you think this guide is useful, don't forget to share it with others in need.

Way 3. Using OneDrive

If the above-stated method doesn't transfer pictures from one PC to another, you can try transferring them using OneDrive. Sharing photos using OneDrive may seem complicated, but it is not as tough as it sounds.

So, here's how to get pictures off an old computer using OneDrive, but before transferring the files, you need to ensure that OneDrive is installed and installed on your current PC. If it is not installed, then refer to the guide below!

1 - Install and Set Up OneDrive on Your Current PC

If you want to install and set up OneDrive on your current PC, here's how to do it!

Step 1. Install the Windows version of the OneDrive Sync App and start the OneDrive setup.

Step 2. If you don't have a Microsoft account, sign up for one. You can use your current email ID or phone number or create a new Outlook.com email ID.

Step 3. Now, follow the on-screen instructions until OneDrive Setup is finalized.

NOTE: The further steps are for syncing the pictures on OneDrive.

Step 4. In the notification panel, right-click the OneDrive icon and tap "Settings."

Step 5. In the "Back up Your Folders" dialog box, choose all the photos you wish to move to your new PC.

Step 6. Select "Start Backup" and check the status of the files uploading to OneDrive by hovering over the OneDrive White Cloud icon in the notification area.

Now, let's see how to move files from PC to PC with OneDrive! If you think this solution is complicated, please download EaseUS Partition Master for a simpler way.

2 - How to Transfer Files From PC to PC with OneDrive

As you have already uploaded the files, including the pictures from your old PC, to OneDrive, you can quickly transfer the pictures to your new PC. For this, you simply need to:

Step 1. Enable OneDrive on your New PC.

Step 2. Right-click on the file or pictures that you wish to download.

Step 3. Finally, choose the "Download" option to download the pictures from OneDrive to your new PC.

It was this easy to set up OneDrive and transfer files from PC to PC using it! Don't forget to share it with others if you like it.

Conclusion

"How to get pictures off old computer" is no longer a hassle with these methods above! Choose the method of your choice and get ready to transfer photos to your new PC. But as a suggestion, we recommend using the EaseUS Todo PCTrans tool because this tool has everything to make migrating the data flawless and quick like never before!