How to Download Photos from iCloud to Your Computer or iPhone

On your PC In iCloud for Windows 11.1: Choose Start menu >, iCloud Shared Albums. Double-click the shared album that you want to download photos or videos from. Double-click a photo or video, then copy it to another folder on your computer.
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If you’re an iPhone user and have been using iCloud to store your photos, then it’s important to know how to download them to your computer or iPhone. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the process of downloading photos from iCloud to your iPhone or computer.

To begin, let’s take a look at how to download photos from iCloud to your iPhone. First, go to your iPhone’s settings, tap on your profile name, and then tap on iCloud. From there, select the Photos option and make sure iCloud Photos is turned on. If you want to download the smaller sized versions of your photos, select the “optimize iPhone storage” option. If you want to download the original, full-resolution versions, select “download and keep originals” instead. Your photos app should then begin updating photos to your iPhone, and you’ll see more and more of them showing up.

Next, let’s move on to downloading photos from iCloud to your computer. Start by going to iCloud.com on your browser and signing in with your Apple ID. Once you’re signed in, go to the Photos tab and select the photos you want to download. To select multiple photos, hold down the Command key and click on the photos you want. Then, click the download button on the top bar, and your photos and videos will be downloaded to your Downloads folder by default as a zip file. You can extract them to any other folders you prefer.

If you encounter problems with iCloud photos and want to transfer photos to your iPhone, you can try using iCareFone. To get started, launch iCareFone on your computer and plug in your phone. Navigate to the photos tab and click on the import button. Then, select the photos from your PC. As the progress bar goes on, more and more photos will be appearing on your iPhone.

In conclusion, downloading photos from iCloud to your computer or iPhone is a simple process. By following the steps above, you’ll be able to access your photos anytime and anywhere.

FAQ

How do I download full photos from iCloud?
On iCloud.com, tap Photos.Tap Select, then tap a photo or video. To select multiple photos or videos, tap more than one. To select your entire library, tap Select All.Tap the more button .Choose Download, then tap Download to confirm.
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How do I download pictures from my iPhone to iCloud?
Go to Settings >, [your name].Tap iCloud.Tap Photos, then tap the switch next to Sync this [device].
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How do I move photos from iCloud to PC?
Open File Explorer. Click iCloud Photos in the Navigation pane. If you don't see iCloud Photos, click Pictures in the Navigation pane, then double-click iCloud Photos. Click the Notification area in the taskbar, then click Download Photos in the iCloud Photos notification.
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How do I get my photos from the cloud back on my phone?
Way 3: Retrieve Pictures from the Cloud on Android/Samsung Step 1: Log in to your linked OneDrive account on your device. Step 2: Navigate to your profile and choose “Recycle bin.” Step 3: Choose the images you want to restore and check the boxes alongside them. From the menu bar, select “Restore.”