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Copying iPod pictures to computer looks like a tough process, but it’s not. In this post, I will show you how to get photos off of iPod without iTunes. It is not news that the Apple ecosystem is somewhat more restricted than others, for instance, Google’s Android. This restriction causes users to be uncertain of what they are allowed to do and what is impossible within the devices.
When it comes to how to import pictures from iPod to computer, there is a grey area. There are different easy ways to copy iPod pictures to your computer, and we will present them to you, complete with detailed step by step instructions for doing this.
Method 1. Easiest Way to Copy iPod Pictures to Computer without iTunes
We promised to provide you with four methods of how to get photos off of iPod onto your computer, and we will begin with the most comfortable way – using Tenorshare iCareFone. If you have troubleshot your iPod a lot, you’ve probable come across Tenorshare.
iCareFone is a brilliant iPhone data manager solution from the company that lets you copy iPod pictures to computers. It is a computer application fundamentally designed as a backup solution, but with it, you can transfer media, messages, and App data to your computer, as well as repair common iOS issues. Read this section to learn how to send photos from iPod to computer using Tenorshare iCareFone.
Key Features of Tenorshare iCareFone:
- With Tenorshare iCareFone, you do not have to transfer every single piece of data contained on your iPod. It lets you pick and choose what you wish to transfer and what you do not need.
- No limitations in moving photos from iPod Touch to PC or Mac. The program lets users copy pictures, music, videos, contacts, messages, apps, bookmarks, and books to your computer.
- Except letting your iPod Touch download photos to PC or Mac, Tenorshare iCareFone can also help you to fix problems in your iPod.
- Tenorshare iCareFone supports all iOS devices, as well as the latest iOS 13.
- This program also performs all of these functions on other iOS devices apart from only iPods – iPhone, iPad, etc.
Steps to copy iPod pictures to computer using Tenorshare iCareFone
Step 1. Connect the iPod
To begin using the Tenorshare iCareFone to copy iPod pictures to computer, download and install the program to your computer and then connect the iPod to the machine using a reliable USB cable.
After that, launch iCareFone and on your iPod, tap “Trust” when prompted to trust the computer. When your iPod is successfully connected to your computer, head over to your computer screen and click the “Manage” tab from the first menu.
Step 2. Choose the photos to transfer from your iPod to the computer
With Tenorshare iCareFone, you can transfer more than just pictures to your computer. You can move many other file types to the machine. So, at this stage, you now have to select the images that you wish to save to your computer.
From the panel on the left, click on “Photos” to choose what to transfer. Here, you can export not only the pictures but also export and delete them. Now, click on the photos that you want to export from your iPod to the computer and proceed to the next step.
Step 3. Manage the pictures on your iPod
After choosing the relevant images that you want to move to the computer, click on the “Export” button. Next, a popup window will appear on the screen asking you to browse for a folder.
Select the directory on your hard drive in which you want to save the iPod photos and then hit “OK” to confirm. If you wish to save the pictures to a new folder, click the “Make New Folder” tab.
That’s how to get photos off of iPod onto your computer using Tenorshare iCareFone.
Method 2. Move Photos from iPod Touch to PC with Windows Explorer
Another program that you can use to copy iPod pictures to your computer is one that you already have – Windows Explorer. If you are using a Windows PC and do not want to purchase extra software, then you should consider this method.
However, you should also note that for the iPod Touch download photos to PC using Windows Explorer will take more time than using iCareFone, especially if you wish to move the pictures selectively or in batches. Here is how to send photos from iPod to computer using Windows Explorer.
Step 1. Connect the iPod to your computer using a USB cable and make sure it is not locked. On connecting the device, you will be asked if you trust the computer. Tap “Trust” to continue and allow the computer to detect the connected iPod.
Step 2. Next, double-click on “This PC” (for Windows 10, or “My Computer” for earlier Windows versions) on your computer to open your files. On this window, you should see a drive with the name of your iPod (which is usually your name).
Open this drive to view the contents. Here, navigate to “Internal Storage” and open “DCIM.” Finally, open the folder named “100APPLE.”
Step 3. The 100APPLE folder contains photos from your Camera Roll. Select the items here that you wish to copy to your computer, right-click the selection, and click on “Copy.” Now, go to a suitable location and right-click on the empty space and hit “Paste” to drop the photos there.
Method 3. Get Photos Off of iPod onto Computer Using Photo App (Windows 10)
Windows 10 ships with a beautiful Photo app for viewing and editing pictures. You can also use this program to move photos from iPod Touch to PC. You will find this method handy, particularly if you wish to copy the pictures in bulk.
Note that iTunes must be installed on your computer for this method to work. Below are the steps on how to get photos off of iPod onto computer using the Windows 10 Photo app.
Step 1. Start by installing iTunes if you have not done that already. This installs the needed drivers on your computer to communicate with the iPod. Next, connect your iPod to the computer with iTunes installed using a USB cable.
Step 2. After connecting the iPod, launch the Photos app from your computer. On the home interface, find the “Import” button at the top right-hand side of the screen and click on this button.
Step 3. Next, click on the pictures that you want to move to your computer and then hit “Continue.” The Photo app imports them immediately you click continue, but before that, it warns you with a prompt asking if you are sure of the operation. Click “Import” to authorize the transfer.
If you would like to delete the pictures from your iPod after the transfer, check the box with the option of “Delete imported items from Apple iPhone after importing” before clicking “Import.”
Method 4. Import iPod Pictures to Computer with iCloud Photos
For this final technique, you won’t physically copy the iPod pictures to computer. Instead, you will upload the photos to iCloud and then proceed to synchronize your computer pictures with those on iCloud.
To do this, you need to download and install iCloud for Windows. This is the application that you will use for the synchronization. It’s not as complicated as it sounds – here is how to get photos off of iPod without iTunes.
Step 1. On your iPod, open the Settings app and tap on your name. Next, open “iCloud” and select “Photos.” Here, tap on the toggle to enable iCloud Photos.
Step 2. Next, proceed to your computer. After installing iCloud for Windows, sign in to the application using your Apple ID and password. After you sign in, enable “Photos” on the program.
Step 3. On enabling “Photos,” iCloud for Windows automatically copies your iCloud pictures onto your computer memory. To view the images, open “My PC” and navigate to “iCloud Photos.” You will find the synced photos in the “Downloads” folder here.
Conclusion
There are probably other ways to move photos from iPod Touch to PC, but these are the most recommended if you do not want to make use of iTunes. I have gone through really straightforward methods for copying iPod pictures to computer, and while they all work perfectly, Tenorshare iCareFone is the easiest way for iPod Touch to download photos to PC or Mac.
