How Do I Transfer Files From Laptop To iPhone?

Subjects like file transfer to an iPhone from a laptop may make iPhones appear hard to those new to the world of iPhones, especially those coming from the Android world. Most IT users agree that manufacturer-provided instructions for transferring files from a laptop to an iPhone are overly difficult and at times packed with technical jargon.

When I looked up how to transfer files from my computer to my iPhone without using a USB cable, I discovered that most tips are quite technical and not written in a user-friendly manner. Fortunately, thanks to the abundance of knowledge available on user guides for devices such as iPhones, adopting emerging technologies has never been easier.

What Is the Best Way to Transfer Files From My Laptop to My iPhone?

So, how can I get files from my computer to my iPhone? You may either transfer data from a laptop to an iPhone using a USB connection or wirelessly using a home network such as WiFi. When using the wireless method to transfer data, you have the option of uploading the files to an internet server and then downloading them to the laptop.

In this essay, I’ve discussed my findings on how to transfer data from my laptop to an iPhone in detail and in a user-friendly tone. Aside from the file transfer tutorial, I’ve included a few related guides as well as answers to any queries you might have about moving files between your iPhone and other devices.

Without a USB cable, how can I transfer files from my computer to my iPhone?

Aside from the built-in WiFi syncing functionality in iPhones, the AppStore has a number of user-friendly and feature-rich software solutions. It’s also worth noting that there are a slew of untrustworthy apps circulating the internet that claim to have file-sharing capabilities. They’re still merely fronts for showing you adverts or stealing your information.

All of the apps mentioned in this post are from reputable sources and are available on the AppStore.

Syncing over WiFi

Your iPhone and PC must be connected to the same WiFi network for WiFi Syncing to work. A home WiFi network or a locally formed network from another device can be used by creating a WiFi hotspot.

You’ll need to connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cord to begin setting up WiFi syncing. However, once the initial WiFi sync is established, the USB cord is no longer required for file transfer.

To set up WiFi Syncing, follow these steps:

1. Use a USB cord to connect your iPhone to your computer.
2. Select your iPhone from the list of possible devices in the Finder sidebar on your computer. Note that the Finder option is only available on Mac computers by default; non-Mac machines must use iTunes, which we’ll go through later in this article.
3. After you’ve chosen your iPhone, choose the type of content you want to sync between your computer and your iPhone.
4. Now that you’ve picked the type of content to sync, your iPhone and Mac will sync whenever they’re both connected to the same network.
5. Select files from your Mac’s Finder window.
6. Drag & drop a file from the Finder window to an app name on the list to transfer files from your Mac to your iPhone.

• Documents

Documents is by far the finest third-party programme for transferring files from an iPhone to other devices over WiFi, according to my study. Another advantage of Documents over other iPhone file transfer apps is that it does not restrict the kind of files that may be transmitted.

Note that utilizing Documents to transfer files between an iPhone and a computer, both the iPhone and the computer must be connected to the same WiFi network.

1. Search for Documents on the AppStore and install it.
2. After Documents has been successfully installed on your iPhone, go to Services.
3. Select Connect to Computer from the Services menu that appears.
4. Open a browser window on the computer you wish to transfer files to and type https://docstransfre.com/. Take note of the HTTPS portion on the Documents URL; this indicates that the resource is safe, and you are not at risk of illegal access to your data.
5. Enter the four-digit verification code in the browser while your iPhone is still connected to the same WiFi network as the computer. A QR-code, which you may choose on the browser window, is a more secure alternative to utilizing the verification code.
6. Once the connection is established, you can start the file transfer by dragging and dropping or tapping on upload in the computer’s Documents window.
7. When you’re finished sharing files, click Disconnect to guarantee that your iPhone isn’t left connected to the computer needlessly, which might compromise the security of your contents

• VLC

When it comes to an all-in-one media player, many IT users consider VLC to be the best option. VLC is an excellent alternative for moving files from a computer to an iPhone and vice versa, in addition to its extensive media playing features.

VLC has wireless file-sharing capabilities that allow it to transfer files to and from a computer, something most people are unaware of.

1. Go to the AppStore and download VLC.
2. Make sure the iPhone and the computer are on the same network. The network to be used could be a home WiFi network or a hotspot setup by another device.
3. Open VLC on your iPhone and click to the Sharing via WiFi option.
4. When the Sharing via WiFi option is enabled, a URL will appear.
5. Paste the URL you saw in step 4 into the address bar of your preferred browser.
6. The VLC file sharing box will appear once the URL has been opened.
7. Drag and drop the files you want to share from your computer into the VLC file sharing box.

iTunes is an application that allows you to listen to music.

When transferring files from a non-Mac computer to an iPhone, iTunes is the default choice.

1. Download the most recent version of iTunes and install it on your computer.
2. Use a USB cord to connect your iPhone to your computer.
3. Select your iPhone from the list of possible devices in the Finder sidebar on your computer. Note that the Finder option is only available on Mac computers by default; non-Mac machines must use iTunes, which we’ll go through later in this article.
4. After you’ve chosen your iPhone, choose the type of content you want to sync between your computer and your iPhone.
5. In the installed iTunes software on your computer, click the iPhone logo button in the upper left corner.
6. Select Transfer a file from your computer to your iPhone from the File Sharing menu in the iTunes window.
7. The menu in step 6 will open a window where you can choose which files to transfer.
8. Click Add after you’ve picked the files you want.

What Is the Most Convenient Way to Transfer Files From a Laptop to an iPhone?

Aside from the title of this article, I still believe that transferring files from a computer to an iPhone via cable connection is the most convenient option.

Because it takes little to no software installation or update, I prefer the USB file sharing approach.

Another reason I prefer USB file sharing from a computer to an iPhone over wireless file sharing is that it is faster. The advantage of a USB file transfer over its wireless counterpart is that it is not susceptible to network interruption.

Apart from the technical advantages of a wired file transmission approach, I believe I’m just old school in that I like to observe the routes through which my data travels.

Closing Thoughts

The file-sharing component of iPhones is just as welcome as other iPhone capabilities, contrary to what most non-iPhone users perceive.

In comparison to other phones, I believe the extra effort necessary when transmitting files from a computer to an iPhone and vice versa can be a security benefit. Someone with nefarious intentions may think twice about gaining illegal access to your data simply because they don’t have the convenience of a plug-and-play file sharing setup.

A few extra clicks or software upgrades won’t harm you if you obtain top-quality file-sharing services in exchange for all the legitimate needs for file sharing from a computer to an iPhone. You shouldn’t get bored going through all of the available file-sharing options and determining what works best for you; I didn’t.