How to Access Photos with Windows 11 Phone Link App

Do you want to see your phone photos on your computer screen? The Phone Link app makes this easy. Windows allows users to use the Phone Link app  to link their phones and move data back and forth.

The Phone Link app lets you use your phone apps right on your PC. By using a Wi-Fi connection or Bluetooth, you can look at photos, send messages, and use your phone apps on a bigger screen.

Why use this?

Using this app saves time. You do not need to email photos to yourself or plug in a cable. You can see your latest pictures directly on your desktop.

What happens when done?

Once you finish these steps, you will be able to save your phone photos to your PC folders like C:\Users\Username\Pictures or share them instantly with friends.

How to view and save photos

The app only shows photos from your phone’s Camera Roll or Screenshots folders. It cannot see images saved in other folders.

1. Open the Phone Link app. You can find it by clicking the Start menu and looking through All apps.
2. You can also click the Phone Link icon on your Taskbar (Taskbar overflow).
3. Once the app is open, click the Photos button in the menu.

You will see your photos as small thumbnails. You can click on them to open, copy, save, share, or delete them. If you want to move a photo to your PC, choose the Save as option.

Note: If you need to troubleshoot connection issues or reset the app configuration, you may need to run commands with admin privileges, such as:

Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.YourPhone* | Remove-AppxPackage

Summary

The Phone Link app is a great tool for Windows 11 users. It bridges the gap between your mobile device and your computer. By following these steps, you can quickly move your favorite photos from your phone to your PC. Remember that this only works for your Camera Roll and Screenshots, and it requires a stable connection between your devices.