I experience a problem when transferring videos from my iPhone to my Windows PC. The videos are saved with the date of the transfer instead of the date when they were taken, which leads to a false chronological order and many duplicates. This issue occurs on both Windows 10 using the Photo app and on Windows 7.
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Introduction
Transferring videos from iPhone to Windows is a common task for many users. However, some users may experience an issue where the videos are saved with the date of the transfer instead of the date when they were taken. This can lead to a false chronological order and many duplicates. In this blog post, we will discuss how to save the date when moving videos from iPhone to Windows.
Using iTunes to Transfer Videos
One way to transfer videos from iPhone to Windows is by using iTunes. iTunes is a media player, library, and mobile device management application developed by Apple Inc. It can be used to transfer videos, music, and other media files from an iPhone to a Windows PC.
To transfer videos using iTunes, connect your iPhone to your Windows PC using a USB cable. Open iTunes on your PC and select your iPhone from the list of devices. Click on the “Movies” tab and select the videos you want to transfer. Click on the “Sync” button to transfer the videos to your PC.
When using iTunes to transfer videos, the date and time of the videos will be preserved. This means that the videos will be saved with the date and time when they were taken, not the date of the transfer.
Using iCloud to Transfer Videos
Another way to transfer videos from iPhone to Windows is by using iCloud. iCloud is a cloud storage and computing service developed by Apple Inc. It can be used to store and sync photos, videos, and other files across multiple devices.
To transfer videos using iCloud, you need to enable iCloud Photo Library on your iPhone. Go to “Settings” > “Photos” and turn on “iCloud Photo Library”. Once enabled, the videos on your iPhone will be uploaded to iCloud.
To access the videos on your Windows PC, go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID. Click on “Photos” and select the videos you want to download. Click on the “Download” button to download the videos to your PC.
When using iCloud to transfer videos, the date and time of the videos will also be preserved. This means that the videos will be saved with the date and time when they were taken, not the date of the download.
Using Third-Party Software to Transfer Videos
If you prefer to use third-party software to transfer videos from iPhone to Windows, there are many options available. Some popular software includes iExplorer, AnyTrans, and Syncios.
To transfer videos using third-party software, connect your iPhone to your PC using a USB cable. Open the software and select your iPhone from the list of devices. Click on the “Videos” tab and select the videos you want to transfer. Click on the “Export” button to transfer the videos to your PC.
When using third-party software to transfer videos, the date and time of the videos may or may not be preserved. It depends on the software you are using and its settings. Some software may save the videos with the date of the transfer, while others may save them with the date and time when they were taken.
Using File Explorer to Transfer Videos
Another way to transfer videos from iPhone to Windows is by using File Explorer. File Explorer is a file manager application that comes with Windows.
To transfer videos using File Explorer, connect your iPhone to your PC using a USB cable. Open File Explorer and select your iPhone from the list of devices. Navigate to the “DCIM” folder and select the videos you want to transfer. Drag and drop the videos to a folder on your PC.
When using File Explorer to transfer videos, the date and time of the videos may or may not be preserved. It depends on the software you are using and its settings. Some software may save the videos with the date of the transfer, while others may save them with the date and time when they were taken.
Conclusion
Transferring videos from iPhone to Windows is a simple task, but it can be complicated if the date and time of the videos are not preserved. In this blog post, we discussed several ways to save the date when moving videos from iPhone to Windows. Using iTunes and iCloud are the most reliable ways to preserve the date and time of the videos, while using third-party software and File Explorer may or may not preserve the date and time depending on the software and its settings.
There are a couple of ways you can try to preserve the original dates of the videos when transferring them from your iPhone to your Windows PC:
- Use a third-party file transfer tool: There are many file transfer tools available that allow you to transfer files, including videos, from your iPhone to your Windows PC while preserving the original dates of the files. Some popular options include iMazing, AnyTrans, and SyncMate.
- Use the command prompt: If you are comfortable using the command prompt, you can try using the “xcopy” command to transfer the videos from your iPhone to your Windows PC. This command has the option to preserve the original dates of the files. Here’s how you can use it:
- Connect your iPhone to your Windows PC
- Open the command prompt (type “cmd” in the search bar)
- Navigate to the folder where you want to save the videos on your PC. For example, if you want to save the videos in the “Videos” folder on your C drive, you would type “cd C:\Videos”
- Type the following command to copy the videos from your iPhone to the current folder: “xcopy /O /X /E /H /K G:*.mp4 C:\Videos”
Note: Replace “G:” with the drive letter of your iPhone and “C:\Videos” with the path to the folder where you want to save the videos on your PC.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.
By default, recent iOS videos use the HEVC codec. To fix the issue of videos being transferred with the incorrect date, one needs to install the HEVC Video Extensions from the Microsoft store. After restarting the Photos app, the videos should be transferred with the correct date.