How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to iPhone

This article covers3 methods of how to transfer photos from iPhone to iPhone. Whether you want to transfer photos with or without iCloud, you will find the method you need.

Way 1. How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to iPhone with iCloud

iCloud is the built-in utility on iPhone that helps users share files between Apple products. You can enable iCloud Photos or Photo Stream to share photos between two iPhones.

• Both iPhones need to use the same Apple ID. Otherwise, the photos from iPhone A will not appear on iPhone B.
• There are only 5 GB of free storage space for you to store your data. When space runs out, iCloud stops syncing photos. You may upgrade your storage if needed.

Transfer Photos from iPhone to iPhone with iCloud Photos

1. Make sure that both iPhones are signed in with the same Apple ID.
2. On the source iPhone: Go to Settings app > Tap your name at the top of the screen > Choose iCloud > Tap Photos > Turn on iCloud Photos.
3. On the target iPhone: Turn on iCloud Photos> Choose Optimize iPhone Storage or Download and Keep Originals as per your needs.

When iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi network, it will sync photos automatically. When you delete one picture on one iPhone, it will also be deleted on another one.

Transfer Photos from iPhone to iPhone with iCloud Photo Stream

Photo Stream is a good choice if you want to sync newly added photos between two iPhones. It will help you sync the last 30 days of photos. Up to 1000 photos can be synchronized. After that, photos will be removed. The great thing is that it doesn't take up your iCloud storage.

Go to Settings app > Tap your name > Choose iCloud > Tap Photos > Turn on Upload to My Photo Stream. When iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi network, it will sync photos automatically.

Way 2. How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to iPhone Using AirDrop

AirDrop is another built-in tool that helps users transfer data from iPhone to another one wirelessly. There is no transfer size limit for AirDrop. You can transfer all the photos you want. However, to ensure a smooth transfer, it is better to send files in smaller groups. Otherwise, you may experience a transmission failure.

1. Turn on AirDrop on two iPhones: Go to Control Center> Tap and hold the Wi-Fi button > Tap AirDrop> Choose Contacts Only or Everyone.
2. On the source iPhone: Go to Photos app > Choose the pictures you want to transfer > Tap the Share option > Choose AirDrop > Tap the iPhone that you want to share with.
3. On the target iPhone: Tap Accept to receive on the pop-up window and the pictures will be saved to Photos app.

Way 3. How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to iPhone via AOMEI MBackupper

iCloud and AirDrop can help you transfer photos between two iPhones. However, both of these methods have disadvantages. iCloud requires the same Apple ID to transfer photos - what if you are using a different account? AirDrop can help you transfer photos with different Apple ID, however, you cannot transfer a large number at once.

Fortunately, there’s another tool that can help you transfer photos in an easier way. AOMEI MBackupper is one professional iPhone transfer tool for Windows PC users. It can help you transfer photos, vdeos, songs, contacts and more between two iPhones, between iPhone and computer without effort.

Step 1: Transfer Photos from Source iPhone to Computer

1. Download, install and launch AOMEI MBackupper on computer > Connect source iPhone to computer via USB cable > Enter passcode on iPhone Home screen so that the tool can access your device.
2. Click Transfer to Computer.
3. Choose the pictures you need > Click OK to continue.
4. Select a storage path to save the pictures > Click Transfer to start.

Step 2: Transfer Photos from Computer to Target iPhone

1. Unplug source iPhone and plug in the target iPhone.
2. Click Transfer to iPhone.
3. Drag and drop the photos to the window. Or you can click the “+” button to choose the needed photos.
4. Finally, click Transfer. It will not erase any existing data on iPhone.