How do I transfer files from Nintendo Switch?

From the HOME Menu, select “System Settings” > “Data Management” > “Transfer Your Save Data.” Select “Send Save Data to Another Console,” then select the user whose save data file you wish to transfer. Select the save data file for the software title you want to send to another console.
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How do I transfer save files from switch to computer?

Complete these steps
  1. Remove the original microSD card from the Nintendo Switch console.
  2. Insert the microSD card with the Nintendo Switch data into the microSD card reader/writer.
  3. Open Windows Explorer (for PC) and access the microSD card.
  4. Highlight the data and drag it to the desktop.
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Is there a way to transfer Nintendo Switch data?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Users, and then Transfer Your User Data. Select Next, and then Next again, then select Source Console to indicate that the content will be transferred from this system. Select Continue, and then use the target console for the next steps.
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How do I access Nintendo Switch files on PC?

  1. From the HOME Menu select Settings, then select Data Management.
  2. Select Manage Screenshots and Videos, then Copy to a Computer via USB Connection.
  3. Connect your Nintendo Switch system to a computer using a USB cable (sold separately). ...
  4. Once connected to your computer, select the screenshots and/or videos to transfer.
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How do I transfer clips from switch to computer?

The Short Version
  1. Click System Settings on Nintendo Switch.
  2. Scroll down to Data Management.
  3. Click on Manage Screenshots and Videos.
  4. Press on Copy to PC via USB Connection.
  5. Connect your Switch to your PC via USB cable.
  6. Open File Explorer on your Windows PC.
  7. Click on This PC.
  8. Click on Nintendo Switch.
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How do I transfer photos and Videos from Switch?

From the HOME Menu select Album, then select a screenshot or video capture. Select Sharing and Editing, then select Send to Smartphone. Select Only This One or Send a Batch. Using the camera on your smart device, scan the QR code displayed on Nintendo Switch.
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How do I get Videos off my Switch?

Complete these steps
  1. From the HOME Menu, select Album, then select a screenshot or video capture.
  2. Select Posting and Editing, then select Send to Smart Device.
  3. Select Send Individually or Send Multiple.
  4. Using the camera on your smart device, scan the QR Code displayed on the Nintendo Switch console.
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How do I get files from Switch games?

Select System Settings from the HOME Menu. Select Data Management, and then Transfer Your Save Data. Select Receive Save Data. Important: If there is existing save data for the same software on the target system, you can either cancel the transfer or select Overwrite Save Data to continue.
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How do I get save files from Switch?

  1. From the HOME Menu, select “System Settings” > “Data Management” > “Transfer Your Save Data.”
  2. Select “Receive Save Data” and place both consoles near each other. Important: ...
  3. Once the save data transfer is complete, select “OK.” You can now resume your game on the target console.
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How do I transfer pictures from my Nintendo Switch to my phone?

Press the A button to select the screenshot you want to transfer. Press the A button again to open the Sharing and Editing menu. Scroll down and select Send to Smartphone. Select Only This One to transfer only the selected screenshot.
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Can you transfer data from switch to SD card?

Transferring game data

You can transfer game-related data between your console's system memory and your microSD card. *After an update or other change, data may be saved in a different location to the one you set. *Save data and some software update data cannot be transferred.
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Can you transfer data from switch to Xbox?

No, Xbox is made my Microsoft, switch by Nintendo, while their are some cross compatible games, what data would you be transferring, unless it's like Minecraft or fortnite, you wouldn't be able to play like halo on the switch.
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Can you transfer digital games on switch?

If you do not have access to the original console, you can still transfer your Nintendo Account and digital games to a different Nintendo Switch console and make that console your account's primary console.
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Where are switch save files stored?

Where is game save data stored? On Nintendo Switch, game save data is stored on the console's System Memory. This will not change whether downloadable software or software from a game card is being played. Game save data cannot be saved or copied to a microSD card.
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Can you backup save files from Nintendo Switch?

To back up save data from within System Settings:

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Data Management, and finally Save Data Cloud Backup. Select the desired user. Tap the software to back up, then select Back Up Save Data.
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How do I access files from SD card on switch?

There is no way to manage the files on your SD Card using the system, nor can you view any files that aren't supported by the application you're using. You'll need to use a computer to manage the files stored on your SD Card.
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How do I move videos from Switch to SD card?

Detailed copying steps
  1. Select "System Settings" from the HOME Menu.
  2. Select "Data Management" → "Manage Screenshots and Videos".
  3. Select "System Memory".
  4. Select "Copy All Screenshots and Videos to SD Card".
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What is USB port for on Nintendo Switch?

They can be used to charge Joy-Con Charging Grips or Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers.
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How do I move screenshots from Switch to SD card?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings then Data Management. From there, choose Manage Save Data/Screenshots and Videos and Manage Screenshots and Videos. The following options will be available: Save Location: Choose whether to save your screenshots and videos to the System Memory or to a microSD card.
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How do I transfer photos and Videos?

With a USB cable, connect your device to your computer. On your device, tap the "Charging this device via USB" notification. Under "Use USB for," select File Transfer. An Android File Transfer window will open on your computer.
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How do I connect my smartphone to my switch?

USB: Connect the switch or keyboard to your Android device with a compatible USB cable. Bluetooth: On your Android device, navigate to Settings. Bluetooth. For more instructions, check the documentation for your switch or keyboard, or learn more about connecting to Bluetooth devices.
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Can I put photos on my switch?

For uploading images

To use this feature, use the browser to visit the site you wish to upload an image or video to, and follow the site's instructions to upload the image or video saved to the system. Please note that sound data cannot be uploaded.
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Can I sell my Nintendo account?

No. Per the Nintendo Account Agreement and Nintendo Network Agreement and Privacy Policy, your Nintendo Account and/or Nintendo Network ID (NNID) can't be transferred or sold to another person.
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What happens to my digital games if my Switch breaks?

If you get a new Switch and log into the same account, you can redownload your games. Note: If you have a MicroSD card with you games on it, you'll have to wipe it because Nintendo made it so the games can't be used from one Switch to another.
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Can one Nintendo Account be on two switches?

Nintendo Accounts can be linked to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles, but you can only have one primary console at a time. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console.
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