Those of us with Macs take for granted how easy it is to import pictures from our iPhones and iPods to our Macs – at least, once you’ve done it the first time. Things are a bit less obvious for iDevice owners running Windows:
Is there an easy way to move all the pictures from the camera roll [on my iPod touch] to my computer or an external hard drive?
Richard
Hi Richard,
Yes there is, assuming you have a 4th generation iPod touch with a camera. Plug your iPod into your Mac and launch iPhoto (if it doesn’t pop up automatically). That should recognize the iPod and give you the option of importing some or all photos into your library. Alternately you can use the Image Capture application in the Applications folder to transfer the photos and specificy any destination you like, including an external hard drive.
Yes, its the 4th Gen ipod touch. What if my laptop is an Dell running Vista? I know, it sucks. Its my only non apple product.
Sounds like a good excuse to upgrade to a Mac! ;) In the meantime, this Apple Knowledge Base article describes how to import your photos on Windows using AutoPlay capabilities with your camera (iPod) and either the Windows Photo Gallery (Vista, Win7) or the Scanner & Camera Wizard (WinXP), depending on which version you have.
Adam Rosen is an Apple certified IT consultant specializing in Macintosh systems new and old. He lives in Boston with two cats and too many possessions. In addition to membership in the Cult of Mac, Adam has written for Low End Mac and is curator of the Vintage Mac Museum. He also enjoys a good libation.
4 responses to “How Do I Import Photos from iPod touch to Hard Drive? [Ask MacRx]”
Woah, time travel!
When you plug in your iPod, then open iPhoto, your iPod should appear under the Devices section. If the view does not change to show the photos on your iPod, click on your iPod’s name. The “import” options appear near the bottom of the window
Sometimes, Snow Leopard’s iPhoto doesn’t detect a device so you may have to quit and reopen the app a few times until your iPod appears under the Devices section.
You can also use programs such as iExplorer (http://to.ly/wSQ6 ) to view an download anything from iOS devices.
if you have a Mac, use “Image capture” in your applications folder. Explained http://www.ipad-converters.org/ipadiphoneipod-to-mac-transfer/