How do I put pictures from my phone on my computer?

How to Put Pictures From a Phone to a Computer

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  These days nearly every cellphone has a built-in camera, so it's easy to take a quick shot of a nice sunset, funny scene or special moment. Many consumers are even forgoing dedicated cameras altogether, instead relying completely on their smartphones for recording important events. If you want to free up some space on your phone as well as back up important photos, you will eventually need to transfer your phone's data over to your computer. Difficulty: Moderately Easy Things You'll Need Data transfer cable Memory card reader Instructions Direct Transfer Check your phone for a USB or data-transfer port. Most modern smartphones have this type of hardware built in. Connect the phone to your computer using the data transfer cable included in the manufacturer's box. Install any recommended manufacturer software to synchronize your photos back and forth. Your phone will have come packaged with a CD if this is a required step. Treat your phone as a removable drive by clicking "My Computer" and double-clicking your phone. Then you can simply drag and drop photos from one location to another. Email Create a new text or email message on your phone. Insert or attach the photo you would like to send. Fill in the address box with your own email address and then send the file. Open your email on your computer and copy the attached images to your desktop or hard drive. This also creates a backup of photos in your email account. Memory Card Remove the memory card from your phone. Not all phones have a removable memory card, so consult your user guide for confirmation. Plug the memory card into the correct memory card reader. For example, a Micro SD card will need to be plugged into a Micro SD reader. Connect the reader to your computer using a USB cable, and then open the card from the "My Computer" window. Drag and drop image files from your phone to your computer.