Transfer files to and from your Windows computer to iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
You can transfer files from your Windows computer to your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch (other iPod models do not support file syncing). For example, you can transfer specific files to your device so you can use them while away from your Windows computer.
See Intro to syncing your Windows computer and Apple devices.
Connect your Apple device to your Windows computer.
You can connect your device using a USB or USB-C cable.
In the Apple Devices app on your Windows computer, select the device in the sidebar.
If you connect your device to your Windows computer using a USB or USB-C cable and don’t see the device in the sidebar, see If your iPhone, iPad or iPod doesn’t appear in the sidebar.
Select Files in the sidebar.
A list of the apps on your device that support file sharing appears.
Drag a file or selection of files from your Windows computer to the Apple Devices window onto an app name in the list.
The files are immediately transferred to the device and are available using the app.
Select the app from the list to see files already transferred to your device.
To delete files, select them, press Control-Delete, then select Delete. The files are immediately removed from the device. You don’t need to sync when transferring files this way.
Before disconnecting your device from your Windows computer, click the Eject button in the sidebar.
You may also want to transfer files from Windows computer to your iPhone using the Files app. See Transfer files using an external storage device, a file server or a cloud storage service in the iPhone User Guide to learn more.