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How to Import Photos From a Camera or SD Card to iPhone
Connect a digital camera or SD card reader to an iPhone with a compatible adapter to import photos and videos directly into the Photos app.
You can import photos and videos saved on a digital camera or an external drive to the Photos app on your iPhone Apple Support, and you can import photos and videos from a memory card directly to the Photos app Apple Support.
Connect a Camera or SD Card Reader
Attach the USB drive or SD card reader to the charging port on your iPhone using a compatible connector or adapter Apple Support. You can insert the camera adapter or card reader into the Lightning or USB-C connector, or connect the device directly to your iPhone Apple Support.
You may need the Lightning to USB Camera Adapter, Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter, USB-C to SD Card Camera Reader, or Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader Apple Support.
Prepare the Device for Transfer
To connect a camera, connect the adapter to the camera, turn the camera on, and make sure it is in transfer mode Apple Support.
If you are inserting an SD memory card into a card reader, do not force the card into the slot on the reader; it fits only one way Apple Support. Turn on and unlock the device before proceeding Apple Support.
Import Images into the Photos App
Go to the Photos app on your iPhone Apple Support. Tap Import, select the photos and videos you want to import, and then select your import destination Apple Support.
To import all items, tap Import All Apple Support. To import selected items, tap the items you want to import so a checkmark appears for each, tap Import, and then tap Import Selected Apple Support.
Manage Original Files and Disconnect
After the photos and videos have been imported, you can keep or delete them on the camera, card, iPhone, or iPad Apple Support.
When finished, disconnect the camera adapter or card reader Apple Support. You can disconnect the drive or card reader by removing it from the charging port on the iPhone Apple Support.
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