Why is it so hard to download a Photo or Video from an iPhone to a PC

I tried through Microsoft Photos.

It says We sent your device a notification to connect - It didn't

I installed iTunes - It says iCloud photos is on I can download through Wi-Fi.

I can't as my iCloud is full.

The best way I see is to Whatsapp the videos and photos to yourself - what a stupid solution

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