Get your Windows Phone photos on a Mac (photos)
Learn how to transfer pictures taken on a Windows phone onto an Apple computer using a Microsoft app called Windows Phone 7 Connector.
When a Windows phone meets a Mac
Your smartphone is often the most convenient way to snap pictures on the go. But unlike your point-and-shoot, a smartphone can be tricky to transfer your photos to your computer from. One of the tougher scenarios is trying to transfer photos and video from a Windows phone to a Mac -- but it can be done.
Windows Phone 7 Connector software
First, open up your Mac's App Store and search for "Windows Phone 7 Connector." You should find a free app by this name made by Microsoft. After installing it, locate the app in your Apps folder and launch it. You'll see this intro page asking you to connect your phone.
Windows Phone 7 Connector, connected
With the Micro-USB cable that came with your phone, connect your phone to your Mac. If you get an error, unplug and try again. It may take a few attempts, but eventually you should see an image of your phone and some new options.
Device Options
First stop, hit the Device Options button, make sure the "Import photos" option is checked, and change the event name to something more memorable than "Camera Roll." If you want, you can also personalize your phone's name here up at the top.
iPhoto import
Hit done, then hit sync, and your photos should get pulled over into iPhoto.
Preferences
If you have a different app you prefer to manage your photos in, go into Preferences and select it from the list. If it's not there, you're out of luck.
Drag and drop
If you don't have iPhoto, or just prefer to grab your photos manually, select the Browse Device option and you should see a list of all the media you can transfer from the phone. From here you can drag and drop files onto your desktop or into another folder.
Finally, if none of this is working for you, you can always bypass the software altogether and e-mail the file right from the phone. It's tedious, but it'll work.
For a video version of this tutorial, head over to CNET TV.
Finally, if none of this is working for you, you can always bypass the software altogether and e-mail the file right from the phone. It's tedious, but it'll work.
For a video version of this tutorial, head over to CNET TV.
More Galleries
My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
20 Photos
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
10 Photos
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
23 Photos
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
23 Photos
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
34 Photos
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
18 Photos
AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?