How to Transfer Photos from Android to iPhone in 4 Easy Ways

Transferring photos from Android to Android or iPhone to iPhone is a piece of cake, because both platforms share the same transfer features. But how about if you’re moving photos from Android to iPhone? Well, it can be a bit challenging for starters, but it’s no rocket science either.

Whether you’re leaving Android for iPhone or you simply want to transfer your photos, this article is for you. Below, we’ve curated 4 of the easiest ways to transfer photos from Android to iPhone. Check them out!

Method 1: Transfer Pictures from Android to iPhone via Google Photos

One of the easiest ways to access your Android photos and transfer them to an iPhone is through Google Photos. It’s an app that’s pre-installed on most Android phones. You can use it to upload and back up your photos. It works when you have a Google account signed in on the device.

Step 1

On your Android phone, open the Gallery app and tick the photos you want to transfer. Then, tap on the Share button.

Step 2

Options and apps will appear on the screen, look for and select “Photos” with the Google Photos icon. Then, choose the account where you’d like to upload the photos and hit Save/Upload.

After that, just wait for a few minutes until the uploading is done. We recommend doing it on WIFI for faster uploads.

Step 3

When the uploading is complete, go to your iPhone and install Google Photos from the App Store. Then, sign in to the Google account where the transferred photos are stored. After that, you can access your Android photos via Google on your iPhone anytime

Method 2: Transfer Photos from Android to iPhone via Google Drive

Aside from Google Photos, Google Drive can also be used as an alternative. It’s perfect if the receiver of the photos or the iPhone you want the photos to be transferred to is far away. With Gdrive, you can just upload the photos and create a shareable link that anyone who has it can access.

Step 1

If you don’t have Google Drive on your Android phone, you can install it from Google Play Store. After that, just log in to your Google account to be able to store photos.

Step 2

Proceed to your Android phone’s Gallery and select the images you want to transfer to your iPhone. Then, tap on the Share button and choose Google Drive. There, select the target Google Account. You may also create a new folder to store the photos in one place.

Step 3

After that, the photos will be uploaded to your Google Drive. When the uploading is complete, proceed to the Google Drive app and locate the folder where the photos are stored. Hit the 3-dot option beside it to reveal options.

Step 4

There, select Manage Access/Link Sharing and tap on Change under General Access. Choose “Anyone with the link”. Then, go back and tap on the 3-dot option again. This time, select “Copy Link”.

Step 5

Finally, send the link to the iPhone in question. Tap on it and Safari will launch, redirecting you to the Google Drive folder. There, you can download each photo or download the whole folder. Just tap on the 3-dot option and choose Download to do it.

Like Google Photos and other Google-related tools, there’s a 15-GB limit for each account. This can be a disadvantage if your Android phone produces high-quality photos with huge file sizes.

Method 3: Transfer Photos from Android to iPhone using a PC (Windows)

This method is the manual/traditional way to transfer photos regardless of whether you have an Android or iPhone. All you need to do is connect your Android/iPhone to the computer using a compatible USB data cable. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1

Connect your Android phone to your PC. Make sure to unlock the lock screen first before doing it. For most Android phones, you may need to set up USB Transfer after connecting it to the PC. You can do it by scrolling down the notification bar and tapping on USB Settings > File Transfer.

Step 2

When recognized, open File Explorer on your PC. Click on your device under This PC and look for DCIM or Photo folder. Right-click on it and choose “Copy”. Then,  connect your iPhone.

Step 3

There, click on your iPhone and right-click on an empty area. Then,  select “New” and then “Folder”. Inside, right-click again and choose “Paste”. The transfer process will start and you just need to wait for it to finish.

Method 4: Transfer Pictures from Android to iPhone with iCareFone iTransGo

Well, if you want to transfer photos from Android to iPhone in bulk with little effort, there’s an app called iCareFone iTransGo that can help you. It’s a computer program specifically designed for transferring files, including photos, from an Android phone to an iPhone.

Yes! This app can transfer camera photos, screenshots, and images from apps like WhatsApp. And besides that, it’s compatible with newer phones such as Samsung S23 lineup, Google Pixel phones, iPhone 14/Pro/Max, iPads, and more. Even with the latest Android 13 or iOS 16, you can rely on it.

With iTransGo, you can share photos of different types and formats. As you can see, Android cameras produce JPEG/JPG format. And iCareFone iTransGo supports it. Other supported image formats include PNG, GIF, HEIC, DNG, BMP, TIFF, and WEBP. Indeed! No photos are going to be left behind.

The best part is that there’s no loss in quality. The image transferred from the Android phone to the iPhone will have the same resolution, size, and overall quality.

Besides pictures, this app can also transfer other files such as videos, contacts, calendars, music, and messages. It’s an all-in-one tool that can be used to transfer photos only or transfer primary phone data in case you’re moving from Android to iPhone.

How to Transfer Photos from Android to iPhone with iCareFone iTransGo

Step 1

Click on the banner above and download/install the program on your computer. Launch it and hit the Start button afterward.

Step 2

Attach your Android and iPhone to the computer using compatible USB data cables. Then, enable some permissions on your devices to make them readable and transferable.

On your Android phone, you need to enable USB Debugging. There will be detailed instructions on the screen. While on your iPhone, you need to tap Trust when a prompt appears after connecting the iPhone to the PC.

Step 3

Then, choose the data or file you want to be scanned. In your case, tick Photos and hit the Start Scan button. The program will quickly scan all the photos and show you the combined file size.

If you think your iPhone has enough storage space to accommodate all the photos, just click on the Transfer Data option to start the process. Just wait until it’s complete. Just make sure that you don’t disconnect or tinker with the data cables while the process is ongoing.

That’s it! That’s how easy it is to use iCareFone iTransGo. You don’t have to deal with locating and sorting your photos manually. However, the available transfer feature, for now, is Android to iPhone.

Conclusion

It’s not difficult to transfer photos from Android to iPhone. There are many ways to do it. The only question is which one can best work in your situation. The ones we’ve presented above are the easiest and most direct ways that could work for all users. So, check them out and see which way to go.

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