How do I transfer photos and videos from iPhone 16 Pro to a USB-C flash drive?

How can I put my photos on an iPhone C thumb drive? ipone16 pro ?



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Posted on May 14, 2025 5:31 AM

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Posted on May 14, 2025 5:35 AM

Hello,


Thank you for reaching out.


Steps to Transfer Photos/Videos:


Option 1: Use the Files App (No Computer Needed)

  1. Plug the USB-C flash drive directly into your iPhone 16 Pro.
  2. When prompted, tap "Allow" to give access to the drive.
  3. Open the Photos app and select the photos/videos you want to move:
  4. Tap Select in the top-right.
  5. Choose the items.
  6. Tap the Share icon (a square with an arrow).
  7. Choose "Save to Files".
  8. In the Files browser:
  9. Tap Browse (if not already there).
  10. Choose your USB-C drive under Locations.
  11. Pick or create a folder, then tap Save.


Option 2: Use the Files App Directly (If Already in iCloud or Files)

If your photos/videos are already in Files:


  1. Open the Files app.
  2. Locate the media (e.g., in iCloud Drive or Downloads).
  3. Long-press and choose Move or tap the ellipsis (...) > Move.
  4. Select your USB-C drive and destination folder.


If you have any further questions, please let me know.


Best,

Oliver

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May 14, 2025 5:35 AM in response to Vonbergyachts

Hello,


Thank you for reaching out.


Steps to Transfer Photos/Videos:


Option 1: Use the Files App (No Computer Needed)

  1. Plug the USB-C flash drive directly into your iPhone 16 Pro.
  2. When prompted, tap "Allow" to give access to the drive.
  3. Open the Photos app and select the photos/videos you want to move:
  4. Tap Select in the top-right.
  5. Choose the items.
  6. Tap the Share icon (a square with an arrow).
  7. Choose "Save to Files".
  8. In the Files browser:
  9. Tap Browse (if not already there).
  10. Choose your USB-C drive under Locations.
  11. Pick or create a folder, then tap Save.


Option 2: Use the Files App Directly (If Already in iCloud or Files)

If your photos/videos are already in Files:


  1. Open the Files app.
  2. Locate the media (e.g., in iCloud Drive or Downloads).
  3. Long-press and choose Move or tap the ellipsis (...) > Move.
  4. Select your USB-C drive and destination folder.


If you have any further questions, please let me know.


Best,

Oliver

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