iPhone photo import (File Explorer) to Windows 11 - Two versions of EVERY picture (no edits) AND AAE files - how can I stop this from happening

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iPhone photo import (File Explorer) to Windows 11 - Two versions of EVERY picture (no edits) AND AAE files - how can I stop this from happening

So annoying that things that used to work suddenly become so utterly painful and counter-intuitive. I just want to plug in my iphone, click import, and have my photos on my PC.

However, I get two version (with different file names) of every photo, one slightly smaller - or cropped - from the other. Plus an AAE file for every photo despite no edits and no live photos.

Can anyone help please?

iPhone SE, iOS 17

Posted on Mar 3, 2024 11:55 PM

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Mar 4, 2024 12:44 AM in response to léonie

Thank you, léonie.

I had not actively changed any settings, but it did appear that the aspect ratio was at 16:9. There are a lot of additional settings for camera now. When I changed back to 4:3 I still had the same issue, and my settings under Camera > Preserve settings did not seem to work/come into effect until I powered-down and restarted myiPhone. Seems to work now. Thanks again.

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léonie

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Mar 4, 2024 12:23 AM in response to OPT_OUT

Had you set the Camera on the iPhone to a different aspect ratio, for example 16:9 ? Then you will get two versions of the photo, the original 4.3 picture and the version cropped to 16:9, as the sensor is 4:3, and the 16:9 file is a cropped version The additional .AAR file may be created, if you have set the Camera to use a photographic style or a filter.

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léonie

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Mar 4, 2024 4:00 AM in response to OPT_OUT

You're welcome 😊

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iPhone photo import (File Explorer) to Windows 11 - Two versions of EVERY picture (no edits) AND AAE files - how can I stop this from happening

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