How to import photos onto PC and not onto OneDrive

Anonymous
2024-01-19T01:05:17+00:00

I'm using Windows 11.

When I plug in my phone it opens the Photos app. But when I hit "import", the only location option is to download photos into a OneDrive folder. I don't have enough space on OneDrive for the photos. If I try to proceed anyways, it freezes my computer. I just want to download photos locally onto my PC so that I can move them to an external hard drive. Please help!

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-11-09T23:37:31+00:00

    Literally saved me time and money, thank you so much! -Luke

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-10-08T23:15:14+00:00

    Hi, having the same issue. Try hitting add new folder, click on desired folder and doesn’t appear 😩 what do I need to do? This shouldn’t be this complicated!

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-09-25T16:15:09+00:00

    Hi, the same problem. How can I deactivate my one drive to import picturesas first option? or how can switch to Photos app insted of one drive?

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-09-12T22:40:58+00:00

    When I open the photos app I never get to see an import option.

    Where is that found

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-08-04T12:39:01+00:00

    you need to add folder before you start import. So first click on 3 lines to expand left hand side bars. then click on Folders. it will open Folder in to right hand side panel and there you should see add a folder button with plus sign in it. From there it is straight forward.

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