Transfer Photos via cable
You don't need special software. You can transfer photos from your Android phone to a PC using the cord that came with the phone.
1. Unlock your phone with your password or fingerprint.
2. Connect the Android phone to the computer using a micro-USB or USB-C to USB cord. Ideally, this is the same cord that came with your phone.
3. Swipe down from the top of the screen on the Android device. 
At the bottom of the notification list, select Android System USB charging this device.
4. A new modal window opens, listing the options for how the device can handle the USB connection.
Choose Transfer files.
5. A notification appears on Windows letting you know that the system is setting up the device.
6. When you see the notification from Windows letting you know that the device is ready, open Windows Explorer to access your files.
7. When Windows Explorer opens up, select This PC from the left menu pane.
8. Choose your device under Devices and drives.
9. Choose the Android device's internal storage.
10. The root of the Android device's SD card user storage appears in Windows Explorer. You can access photos on the device in DCIM and any downloaded pictures and screenshots under Pictures. Copy and paste any of these files onto your Windows PC.
Transfer Photos via email
You can use the email app of your choice on your phone to send pictures to your computer. This eliminates the need for wires and adapters. However, this method only works when transferring one or two photos. Your email has a size limit for attachments, which photos can quickly exceed.
1. Open the email app of your choice.
2. Add your email address as the recipient.
3. For the subject line, use something related to what you're sending so that you know what email to look out for.
4. Select the paperclip icon to attach a photo. Find the photo in your gallery and confirm it's the one you want to send.
5. Send the email. You don't need to add text in the body of the email.
6. On your computer, go to your email and find the email you sent yourself.
7. Hover the mouse cursor over the photo and select Download or the download icon (typically looks like an arrow pointing down), then select where you want to save the photo on the computer.
