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3 Smart Hacks to Get Your Favorite Photos Off Your Phone the Easy Way
Be honest — when’s the last time you actually moved your photos off your phone?
If you’re like most folks, your phone is basically a digital attic full of sunsets, selfies, and 3,000 pictures of your dog looking “just slightly cuter” than the last one. But then it happens — the dreaded message:
“Storage almost full.”
Don’t panic! Getting your pictures off your phone doesn’t have to be confusing or time-consuming. Here are 3 smart (and easy!) ways to do it — without needing to be a tech wizard.
1. Let the Cloud Do the Heavy Lifting
If you like the idea of “set it and forget it,” cloud storage is your best friend. Think of it as a magic photo closet in the sky that keeps everything safe for you.
You’ve got a few great options:
Google Photos, Apple iCloud, Microsoft OneDrive, or Amazon Photos.
They all quietly back up your photos while you’re sipping coffee or watching your favorite show.
Here’s how to set it up:
iPhone: Go to Settings → [your name] → iCloud → Photos, then turn on iCloud Photos.
Android: Open Google Photos, tap your profile picture, and turn on Backup.
Once that’s done, you can delete older photos from your phone to free up space — they’ll still be safely stored in the cloud, ready whenever you want them.
Smart tip: Google Photos even has an option to slightly shrink photo sizes so you can fit more memories without sacrificing quality. (It’s like organizing your closet with vacuum-sealed bags for your pictures.)
2. Move Photos to Your Computer — No Cable Required
Once upon a time, we plugged our phones into the computer with a USB cord. But many newer phones don’t even have those ports anymore. (If you miss cords, don’t worry — you’re not alone.)
The good news: You can move photos wirelessly now.
Here’s how:
Windows PC users: The free Microsoft Phone Link app (built into Windows 10 and 11) lets you view and transfer photos from your phone right over Wi-Fi.
Mac users: Use AirDrop. Just open Photos on your iPhone → tap Select → pick your favorites → hit Share → AirDrop → and send them straight to your Mac.
Or, if you’re using Google Photos, visit photos.google.com from your computer to download anything you want — no app or cable needed.
Once they’re on your computer, make folders for things like Family, Vacations, or Dogs Who Refuse to Look at the Camera. It keeps everything tidy and easy to find.
3. Quick and Easy Ways to Share a Few Photos
Sometimes you don’t need to move all your photos — just a few you want to print, post, or share.
Here are a few easy tricks:
AirDrop (iPhone) and Nearby Share (Android) let you instantly send photos to nearby devices.
You can email or text them to yourself — old-school but effective.
Or try Snapdrop.net. It’s a free website that acts like AirDrop for everyone, no accounts or apps needed. Just open it on both your phone and computer, and whoosh — your photos transfer over Wi-Fi like magic.
Your photos deserve better than being trapped inside your phone. Whether you let the cloud handle it, move them wirelessly, or use a quick-sharing tool, these little tricks can save space, save time, and maybe even save your sanity.
And if your phone or computer ever gives you a hard time — don’t stress it. That’s what I’m here for. I help people all over the U.S. get their tech working right, the honest, affordable way.
You can always find me (and probably a few more dog photos) at ThatTechJeff.com.
