In the beginning, you had to connect your Android phone directly to your Windows computer to access and transfer your files. If you had an iPhone, the iTunes app was virtually the only way to access and transfer pictures and other files. However, today, we have several tools from different companies that are trying to make the experience of sharing files between your mobile device and computer easier.
The caveat is that now you have to decide which one to use. For example, Microsoft offers the "Phone Link" app that makes it easier to share files between devices and has additional features, such as the ability to make calls and manage your messages, among other things.
