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Transfer Files From iPhone to PC Without iTunes

No iTunes, no cable, no app to install on the PC. Pick files in Safari, then type a 6-digit code in any browser on your computer to download them.

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Step by step

  1. Open Enzonic Send in Safari

    On your iPhone, open Safari and go to send.enzonic.com. No account is needed for up to 500 MB per transfer.

  2. Pick photos or files

    Tap the upload area, then choose Photo Library for pictures and videos, or Choose File to browse the Files app.

  3. Upload and note the code

    Tap send and keep Safari open until the upload finishes. Note the 6-digit code that appears.

  4. Enter the code on the PC

    On the PC, open any browser, go to send.enzonic.com/receive and type the code.

  5. Open your Downloads folder

    The file saves to Downloads. If you sent several files, right-click the zip in File Explorer and choose Extract All.

Getting files off an iPhone and onto a Windows PC used to mean iTunes and a Lightning cable. Today there are several ways to do it, and for most everyday jobs the quickest one needs nothing but Safari on the phone and a browser on the PC.

Your options, compared

Method Cable needed Works for Good for
USB cable + Windows Photos app import Yes Photos and videos Moving a whole camera roll
iCloud Photos on the web or on Windows No Photos, videos, iCloud Drive files Ongoing sync if you pay for iCloud storage
Email No Small files A few photos, under the provider's attachment limit (Gmail is 25 MB at the time of writing)
Enzonic Send No Any file type One-off transfers up to 500 MB, or 2 GB with a free account

If you are backing up thousands of photos, use the cable. If you just need a handful of files on the PC right now, a browser transfer is faster than setting anything up.

Step by step: iPhone to PC in a browser

On the iPhone

  1. Open Safari and go to send.enzonic.com.
  2. Tap the upload area. iOS shows three choices:
    • Photo Library for pictures and videos from the Photos app. Tap each item you want, then tap Add.
    • Take Photo or Video to shoot something new and send it straight away.
    • Choose File to open the Files app, where you can pick PDFs, Word documents, voice memos you have exported, zip files and anything in iCloud Drive or On My iPhone.
  3. Optional: set an expiry (1 hour, 1 day or 3 days without an account) or add a password.
  4. Tap send. Keep Safari in front and the screen on until the upload reaches 100%. iOS can pause uploads in background tabs.
  5. You will see a share link, a QR code and a 6-digit code.

On the PC

  1. Open Edge, Chrome or Firefox and go to send.enzonic.com/receive.
  2. Type the 6-digit code and download.
  3. The file lands in your Downloads folder. Press Ctrl+J in Edge or Chrome to see it, or open File Explorer and click Downloads in the sidebar.

If you selected more than one file, they arrive as a single zip that the browser built on the phone. Right-click it, choose Extract All, and you get the original files back.

About photo formats

Two things affect what arrives on the PC:

  • HEIC photos. iPhones shoot in HEIC by default. Enzonic Send keeps originals, so the PC receives HEIC files. Recent Windows versions can open them with the free HEIF Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store. If you would rather always have JPEGs, set Settings > Camera > Formats to Most Compatible on the iPhone before you shoot.
  • The Photo Library picker. Depending on your iOS version, picking from Photo Library in Safari may hand the website a converted copy (for example JPEG instead of HEIC, or a re-encoded video). If you need the exact original, open the photo in Photos, tap Share > Save to Files, then use Choose File on the upload page.

Videos and large batches

Phone video adds up fast. A few minutes of 4K can pass 500 MB. Your options:

  • Sign in with a free account (email or Google) to raise the limit to 2 GB per transfer and keep files for up to 7 days.
  • Split a long batch into several transfers.
  • For a full camera roll, use a USB cable instead. Enzonic Send is built for quick, one-off transfers, not bulk backups.

More detail for clips in sending video from iPhone.

Quick checklist before you hit send

  • Safari open and screen on until upload completes
  • Under 500 MB total, or signed in for up to 2 GB
  • Exact originals needed? Save to Files first, then Choose File
  • Private files? Add a password and a download limit of 1
  • PC side: go to /receive, type the code, check Downloads

Going the other way

Need to move something from the computer onto the phone instead? The QR code makes that direction even quicker: upload on the PC and scan the code with the iPhone camera. See PC to iPhone. If you are looking for the AirDrop-style experience in general, read AirDrop for Windows.

Files are encrypted in transit and at rest and are deleted automatically when the transfer expires. You can also delete a transfer yourself at any time.

FAQ

How do I transfer photos from iPhone to PC without iTunes?

Open send.enzonic.com in Safari, choose Photo Library, select the photos and upload. Then type the 6-digit code at send.enzonic.com/receive on the PC and download.

Can I transfer files from iPhone to PC without a USB cable?

Yes. Enzonic Send works over the internet, so the phone and PC do not need a cable or even the same Wi-Fi network.

Why do my iPhone photos open as HEIC on Windows?

iPhones save photos as HEIC by default and Enzonic Send keeps the original file. Windows may need the HEIF extension from the Microsoft Store to open them, or you can switch the iPhone to Most Compatible in Settings > Camera > Formats.

How big a video can I send from my iPhone?

Up to 500 MB per transfer without an account, or up to 2 GB with a free account. Longer 4K clips may need to be split across transfers or sent over a cable.

Do I have to install an app on my PC?

No. The PC only needs a web browser such as Edge, Chrome or Firefox.

Updated 2026-10-17