How do I change the Photos destination location in Windows 11 when importing photos from an iPhone 16?

Anonymous
2025-01-25T22:43:55+00:00

How do I change the Photos destination location in Windows 11 when importing photos from an iPhone 16? The default is onedrive which I do not want to use. I want to import to my Pictures folder on the C:drive. I have not found a way to change it. Thanks. I've also tried Photos Legacy but after it seemingly accessed the photos on the iPhone, the app closes.

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Manoel Barros 22,050 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-01-27T23:30:07+00:00

I did some tests on my personal computer and found out how you can do this easily.

  1. First add your Pictures folder. Open File Explorer (WINDOWS + E) > Click on Gallery > Click on "Collection" in the top menu > Manage Collection.
  2. Click on Add > Add your Pictures folder or any other folder you want. Click OK.
  3. Close and Open the Photos app > The folder you added will be there. When you import your pictures, the folder will appear.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-01-28T14:55:00+00:00

    Short version: This helped me fix my issue. Thanks.

    Longer, a bit surprising, version:

    When I clicked on Manage Collection using your instruction, it opened the Window below. What was surprising was that the folder I wanted to use in Photos was already there PLUS it was designated as the default. It made me wonder why it was not showing up in the import process. I had not done anything (that I know of) since your prior post to change anything. I just did Step 1 in your last post.

    Then, the only thing I did upon seeing this Window was to delete the User\rseco*OneDrive*\Pictures path. When I then opened Photos and started the import from my phone, I saw I had the correct path, and I could switch it to any subfolders I have in rseco\Pictures folder. Yah!

    I suppose I could go back and put the OneDrive version path back in Gallery (not as a default) and reopen Photos to see if it goes back to OneDrive, but I think I will leave it as is for now.

    Thanks again. This has been a big help.

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  2. Manoel Barros 22,050 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-01-28T16:21:27+00:00

    Hello! Thanks you for your feedback and details about troubleshooting! This will help many users with the some issue.

    I am glad your problem has been solved! Don't forget to rate this topic!

    Take Care!

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