5 Easy Ways to Transfer WhatsApp Videos from iPhone to PC
Need to backup WhatsApp videos or free up iPhone space? Here are 5 proven ways to transfer WhatsApp video from iPhone to PC, including wireless, USB, and cloud solutions.
Why Need Transfer WhatsApp Videos to PC?
You may have received a large number of videos and photos from your friends while using WhatsApp, and you may need to transfer WhatsApp videos from iPhone to PC for the following reasons:
• Backup Memory: Prevent losing videos if your iPhone is damaged/lost.
• Free up storage space: WhatsApp media can consume more than 10GB of space.
• Easy to access: View and edit videos on a bigger screen.
Method Comparison Table
| Method | Speed | Easy of Use | Batch Transfer | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FoneTool (Recommend) | ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡ | ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡ | ✅ Yes | Large files, no compression |
| ⚡⚡ | ⚡⚡⚡ | ❌ No | Single small videos | |
| WhatsApp Web | ⚡⚡⚡ | ⚡⚡⚡ | ❌ No | Quick one-file transfers |
| iCloud | ⚡⚡⚡ | ⚡⚡ | ✅ Yes | Automatic backups |
| File Explorer | ⚡⚡ | ⚡⚡ | ✅ Yes | Direct USB transfer |
- ★Before you start with 5 prove methods:
- Make sure you have backed up your iPhone in advance to avoid data loss.
- Use a stable USB cable/Wi-Fi connection for smoother transfers.
Way 1. Transfer iPhone WhatsApp Videos to PC with FoneTool [Best]
Using FoneTool, the all-in-one iPhone transfer software, is the quickest way to transfer WhatsApp data. It helps you easily access all your WhatsApp media files and transfer WhatsApp videos, audio, pictures, and more to your computer effortlessly.
- Transfer, backup, restore WhatsApp data in 1 click.
- Quick transfer long WhatsApp video without compression.
- Preview and select videos, music, etc before sending them.
- Supports photos and videos in all sizes and formats.
- Supports all WhatsApp and WA Business accounts.
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With a stable USB connection, WhatsApp video transfer from iPhone to PC can be quickly transferred. Let's learn how to import WhatsApp videos from iPhone to PC with FoneTool.
🎦1. Video Tutorial
🧩2. Step-by-Step Graphic Tutorial
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to computer > Launch FoneTool and click WhatsApp Manager > Backup WhatsApp > Get Started.
Step 2. Enable backup encryption and select a storage path > Click Start Backup.
Step 3. When the backup is complete, click View to check the WhatsApp video or other media files you need and export them to PC.
★Tip: When you want to browse, restore, or delete the backup, you can go to the Backup History page to make it.
Way 2. Share WhatsApp Videos from iPhone to PC via Email
Without a third-party tool, you can try to wirelessly export WhatsApp videos from iPhone to PC via email. Follow the steps below to learn how to copy WhatsApp videos from iPhone to PC.
Step 1. Open WhatsApp and click the chat you’d like to backup > Tap the name of the contact > Tap Export Chat.
Step 2. Choose Attach Media and tap Mail > Type in your email address > Click Send to export your WhatsApp chats.
Step 3. When it is done, you can go to your email client on your PC to save WhatsApp videos to PC.
⚠️Limitations: Email attachments have size limits; such as Gmail allows a maximum of 25MB per email.
Way 3. Download Videos from WhatsApp Web to PC
It is much easier to download WhatsApp videos from iPhone to PC by visiting the WhatsApp web or desktop app and downloading videos directly. You will know how to transfer WhatsApp video to laptop below.
Step 1. Open WhatsApp web or WhatsApp desktop app, and sign in with your WhatsApp account.
Step 2. Select the conversation that has the video you want to download > select the video to open it.
Step 3. Tap the download icon from the upper-right corner to download the WhatsApp video in laptop.
⚠️Limitations:
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The entire transmission process relies on a good network connection.
This method only supports downloading WhatsApp videos one by one, and cannot transfer files in batches.
Way 4. Send WhatsApp Videos from iPhone to PC with iCloud
You may know how to enable iCloud backup WhatsApp data. The process has helped you to transfer WhatsApp videos from iPhone to laptop. Please continue to see the specific steps:
Step 1. Go to iPhone Settings > Tap [your name] > iCloud > Make sure iCloud Drive and WhatsApp are enabled.
Step 2. Open WhatsApp on your iPhone > go to its Settings > Tap Chats > Chat Backup.
Step 3. You can tap Back Up Now to take an immediate backup. You can choose automatic backup WhatsApp later by going to Auto Backup and set its frequency to daily, weekly, or monthly.
Step 4. Sign in to the iCloud website with your Apple ID on your computer, find the WhatsApp videos to download them to PC.
⚠️Limitations:
Way 5. Copy iPhone WhatsApp Videos to Windows via File Explorer
File Explorer for Windows 10/11 allows you to import WhatsApp videos from iPhone to computer directly, as long as your iOS device can be recognized. However, the speed of this manual method is slow, if you have a lot of data, we recommend that you use a smarter method.
Please continue reading below to see how to copy WhatsApp videos from iPhone to PC.
Step 1. Using a USB cable to connect your iPhone and Windows PC, unlock your iPhone and tap the Trust option.
Step 2. When the PC detects your iPhone, File Explorer should open automatically. Go to This PC > Apple iPhone.
Step 3. Go to the DCIM folder, copy and paste the WhatsApp file you want to save to another location to move WhatsApp media .
Final Words
The above five methods talk about WhatsApp video transfer from iPhone to PC. We recommend you use FoneTool, a professional iPhone data manager that can not only help you transfer WhatsApp data to PC, but also you can transfer WhatsApp to new iPhone in one click, backup iPhone, erase iPhone data, etc.
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