Windows user: get recordings off device without iTunes

iTunes for Windows has been replaced by the Apple Devices app. There are also several other ways to transfer videos from iPhone to a Windows PC:

  1. Apple Devices app (Windows 10/11) — Install from the Microsoft Store. Connect your iPhone via USB, open Apple Devices, and use File Sharing to transfer videos.
  2. Windows File Explorer (USB) — Connect your iPhone via USB, unlock the device, and tap Trust This Computer if prompted. Your iPhone appears in File Explorer under “This PC” as a portable device. Browse to Internal Storage → DCIM to find your videos.
  3. iCloud for Windows — Install iCloud from the Microsoft Store, enable iCloud Photos on your iPhone, and photos/videos sync automatically to your PC.
  4. AirDrop to Mac, then transfer — If you have a Mac nearby, AirDrop the video to it and then transfer to the Windows PC.

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