Copy folders from iOS devices via MTP, reliably. For Windows 10 (1809) and later.
imt always list files before downloading, this is to make iOS MTP function more smoothly.
Be aware that files can NOT be uploaded back to iOS devices using imt. For iOS MTP doesn't support writing.
imt -h
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imt 0.1.1 - iSome MTP Transfer
Usage: imt.exe ACTION (case-insensitive)
ACTION:
-LD List MTP devices.
-L[#] [-#] [dir ...] List device files.
-L list all files.
-L1 list only root folders. Useful for modern iOS.
-L2 list into 2nd level folders. Useful for older iOS that has "DCIM".
-d [-#] [-oDIR] [-v] [-DeLeTe!] [dir ...]
Download files.
-h Help
OPTIONS:
-# Set device index. Default is 0.
-oDIR Set output directory. Default is current directory.
-v Verify downloaded files.
-DeLeTe! Delete downloaded files. This option is case-sensitive.
Examples:
-L List all files on device#0
-d -oD:\save 2017_a 2026 Download "2017_a" and "2026" from device#0, saving to "D:\save"
E.g., Download all folders to D:\pics, verify integrity, then delete from an iPhone:
imt -d -v -DeLeTe! -oD:\pics
If the following all describe your situation, you may want to try imt.
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Coping / deleting files from iPhone via Windows explorer is unstable or tedious.
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You feel reluctant to install bulky software made by Apple or third parties.
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You feel acceptable to download and run this 40~ kilobytes command line utility.
This combination seems promising.
Double Commander + MobileDevices Plugin
(The above software has no affiliation to this repo or the author.)
Use VS2026 folder.
MIT No Attribution