See whether Apple Support's online article for iOS 26 can help
How to: Import and export photos and videos on iPhone - Apple Support
Eg: says:
"Export photos and videos to an external storage device. You can export photos and videos you took on your iPhone directly to an external drive, a memory card, or other storage device.
"Note: For photos and videos that have been edited, the unmodified original version will be exported.
- Connect your iPhone to the storage device using the Lightning or USB-C connector, or connect the device directly to your iPhone.
- Go to the Photos app
on your iPhone. - Select the photos and videos you want to export.
- Tap
, then tap Export Unmodified Original. - Tap your storage device (below Locations), then tap Save."
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If needed: See how to: Connect external storage devices to iPhone - Apple Support