How to Transfer Video from Android to PC Without Effort? 8 Solutions

We can now use our Android phones to take high-resolution videos with ease. However, these videos occupy a lot of storage space on the device. If you want to transfer videos from Android to a PC to free up space, edit footage, or simply back up your memories, you can use the 8 practical approaches in this article to complete the video transfer.

Part 1: How to Transfer Videos from Android to PC via iReaShare Android Manager

Want to transfer large videos from Android to a computer without effort? Then you can use iReaShare Android Manager, a dedicated transfer and management tool for Android users. With it, you can preview and select your Android videos on your computer, or back up all the Android videos to your computer in one go. What's more, it will transfer your videos without losing quality.

Main features of iReaShare Android Manager:

* Load all your Android video files easily and display their thumbnails on the interface.

* Allow you to selectively export the videos you want to your computer.

* Back up various Android data, including videos, to a computer.

* Enable you to transfer photos, music, documents, contacts, text messages from Android to PC.

* Support not only Windows 11/10/8/7 but also Mac OS X 10.9 or higher.

* Work for Android 6.0 and higher, including different Android brands, such as Samsung, OPPO, Vivo, Tecno, Honor, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Motorola, TCL, etc.

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Here's how to transfer videos from an Android phone to a computer via Android Manager:

Step 1: Install iReaShare Android Manager on your computer after downloading it. Then launch it and connect your Android phone to the PC via USB.

Step 2: Enable the USB debugging feature on your Android device, and the program will quickly recognize your mobile phone. Then the connection will be established.

Step 3: Click "Videos", and select the videos you plan to transfer. Then click "Export" to save them to your computer.

Part 2: How to Send Videos from Phone to Computer via Google Drive

Google Drive offers an easy and convenient way to transfer videos without requiring cables. With a Google Account, you can store videos in the cloud and access them from any device, including your PC. By the way, it requires a stable network, especially when you want to upload large videos.

Here's how to move videos from a phone to a computer via Google Drive:

Step 1: On your Android phone, install and open the Google Drive app. Then sign in with your Google Account, or create one if needed.

Step 2: Tap the "plus" icon (+) and select "Upload". Then navigate to your phone's video gallery and select the videos you want to upload.

Step 3: On your PC, open a web browser and go to drive.google.com. Log in with the same Google Account. Locate the uploaded videos, select them, right-click, and choose "Download".

Part 3: How to Upload a Video from Phone to Computer via Quick Share

Quick Share is a feature that allows you to send files from your Android phone to a nearby computer wirelessly, provided the PC supports this feature. You can quickly send small videos from your Android device to your computer with Quick Share.

Here's how to send videos from Android to a PC via Quick Share:

Step 1: On your Android phone, go to Settings > "Google" > "Devices & sharing" > "Quick Share" and ensure it's turned on. Then set your device visibility to "Everyone" or "Your devices" for easier detection.

Step 2: Download and install the Quick Share app for Windows from Google's official website. Open the app and sign in with your Google Account.

Step 3: On your Android phone, open the video you want to share. Tap the "Share" icon, then select "Quick Share". Your PC should appear as a nearby device. Tap on your PC's name.

Step 4: A notification will appear on your PC asking you to accept the transfer. Click "Accept". The video will be transferred to your PC's Downloads folder by default.

Part 4: How to Transfer Video Files from Android to Laptop via the Photos App

Windows' built-in Photos app can import photos and videos directly from your Android device with USB. You don't need to install any app on your computer or Android phone.

Here's the guide:

Step 1: Connect your Android phone to your laptop using a USB cable. On your Android phone, you may see a notification asking you to choose a USB connection mode. Select "File transfer" or "MTP".

Step 2: On your laptop, open the Photos app (search for it in the Start menu). Next, click "Import" in the top right corner, then select "From a USB device".

Step 3: The Photos app will scan your device for media. Uncheck any photos you don't want to import, leaving only the videos selected.

Step 4: Click "Import selected items" to transfer the videos to your laptop.

Part 5: How to Send Videos from Phone to Computer via AirDroid

AirDroid is another excellent option for transferring videos wirelessly between your Android phone and your PC. It works by connecting your phone to your computer via Wi-Fi.

Here's how to send Android videos to a PC via AirDroid:

Step 1: Install the AirDroid app on your Android phone and the AirDroid desktop client on your PC. Then sign in to the same AirDroid account on both your phone and PC.

Step 2: Make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. Open the app on Android, and choose the "Transfer" option. Then choose yuour PC.

Step 3: Click "Paperclip" > "Files" to select your videos from the Android device. Then send them to the PC. After a while, you will receive the videos on your computer.

Part 6: How to Transfer Videos from Android to Computer via Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a well-known option for wirelessly transferring small files. However, due to the speed limitations, it might not be the best option for large video files.

Here's how:

Step 1: On both your Android phone and your computer, enable Bluetooth. On your computer, click "Start" > "Settings" > "Bluetooth & devices" > "Add device" > "Bluetooth".

Step 2: Your Android phone should appear. Select it and follow the on-screen prompts to pair the devices (a passcode will be displayed on both).

Step 3: On your Android phone, open the video you want to share. Tap the "Share" icon and select "Bluetooth".

Step 4: A notification will appear on your computer asking you to accept the incoming file. Accept it, and the video will be transferred to your computer's Bluetooth exchange folder (usually within your Documents folder).

Part 7: How to Move Videos from Phone to Computer via Phone Link

Phone Link is an app available for Windows users that allows you to connect your Android phone to your PC and transfer files effortlessly, including videos, photos, and more.

Here's how to transfer videos with Phone Link:

Step 1: Ensure you have the Phone Link app on your Windows PC and the Link to Windows app on your Android phone.

Step 2: Open the Phone Link app on your PC and follow the instructions to link your Android phone. You'll likely need to scan a QR code or enter a pairing code.

Step 3: Once linked, go to the "Photos" section within the Phone Link app on your PC. Your recent photos and videos from your Android phone will appear.

Step 4: Locate the videos you want to transfer, right-click on them, and select "Save as" to save them to a location on your PC.

Part 8: How to Send Videos from Android to Computer via Email

Email is a simple method for small video files, but most email providers have attachment size limits. In general, one email allows you to add files within 25MB to 50MB. Therefore, you cannot send large videos with email.

Here are the steps:

Step 1: On your Android phone, open your email app and compose a new email.

Step 2: Tap the attachment icon (usually a paperclip) and select "Attach file". Navigate to your phone's video gallery and select the video you want to send.

Step 3: Address the email to your own email address.

Step 4: On your computer, open your email client or webmail. Open the email you sent to yourself and download the attached video.

Part 9: FAQs About Transferring Videos from Android to PC

Q1: What is the best way to send videos from Android to a laptop?

The "best" way depends on the video size and your preferences:

1. For large videos or frequent transfers, USB cable (Photos app or File Explorer), Google Drive, or dedicated file transfer software like iReaShare Android Manager are generally the most reliable and fastest.
2. For smaller videos or quick sharing with nearby Windows PCs, Quick Share is highly convenient.
3. For wireless management and occasional transfers, AirDroid offers a good solution.
4. Bluetooth is suitable only for very small videos due to its slow transfer speeds.
5. Email is only practical for tiny clips due to attachment limits.

Q2: Can I send large videos from Android to a computer with Bluetooth?

While technically possible, it's generally not recommended to send large videos via Bluetooth. Bluetooth transfer speeds are significantly slower than Wi-Fi or USB. A large video that might take minutes to transfer via USB could take hours over Bluetooth, and it's also more prone to disconnection issues. For large files, stick to USB, cloud services, or dedicated transfer apps.

Conclusion

With these various methods, you should be able to efficiently transfer your videos from your Android device to your computer, especially when using iReaShare Android Manager, which allows you to transfer your desired videos at once without the size limit.

Besides, please note that each option has its own pros and cons, but with the right tool, you can easily move your video files to your PC for storage or editing.

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Amelia Garcia Editor

Amelia is a generalist of mobile devices and understands Android devices in particular. Due to her passion for mobile devices and their technology, she has been sharing her insights and advice, and answering related questions on various platforms, including Android backup, Android erasure, mobile data migration, and more.