How to Download Your Photos from iCloud to Computer or iPhone

iCloud was used to expand the internal storage of iPhone and back up your photos and other data. It is simple to upload photos to iCloud from iPhone, but what about downloading photos from iCloud? According to a recent survey, some iPhone users still do not understand how to access the photos in iCloud on computer or iPhone. If you encounter the same question, you are in the right place. This guide will show you how to transfer photos stored in iCloud to PC, Mac or iPhone.

Part 1: Transfer Photos from iCloud to PC and Mac

Way 1: Transfer Photos from iCloud to Computer in One Click

Apple utilizes unique technology to encrypt iCloud backup, so you cannot access it without a third-party tool. From this point, we recommend AnyMP4 iPhone Data Recovery.

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• 3. Download photos from iCloud in the original condition.
• 4. No interrupt existing photos on your iPhone.
• 5. Available to all iPhone running iOS 17/16/15/14/13/12 or earlier.

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How to Transfer Photos from iCloud to Computer

Step 1. Install iPhone Data Recovery

There are two versions of iPhone Data Recovery, one for PC and the other for Mac. Then launch it and choose Recover from iCloud Backup File tab.

Step 2. Preview photos in iCloud

Sign in your Apple ID and password to display all iCloud backup files. Click the Download button next to the desired backup file. When downloading finishes, you will be presented all data in the backup. Choose Camera Roll or Photo Library to preview photos in iCloud.

Step 3. Download photos from iCloud

Select the photos to download from iCloud to PC, and click the Recover button. When prompted, click Open button to set a specific folder to store the photos, and click Recover to initiate the process.

Way 2: How to Transfer Photos from iCloud to PC

The easiest way to download photos from iCloud to PC is the iCloud website. As a cloud service, you can access it within your web browser.

Step 1. Visit https://www.icloud.com/ in a browser, sign in your Apple ID and password. If you enabled two-factor authentication, enter the code.

Step 2. Choose Photos in the home page and you can view all photos stored in iCloud.

Step 3. Select the desired photos, and click the Download icon at the upper right side to begin transferring photos from iCloud to PC.

Way 3: How to Transfer Photos from iCloud to Mac

In addition to website, Apple also provides a client for accessing iCloud. By default, it is pre-installed on Mac. When it comes to PC, you need to download and install it from Apple's website.

Step 1. Open iCloud client on your computer, sign in your account to open it.

Step 2. Check the Photos option and click the Options button next to it. On the pop-up dialog, check iCloud Photo Library and select Download Originals to this Mac, and click Done button to confirm it.

Now, the iCloud photos will be downloaded to your photo library.

Part 2: Download Photos from iCloud to iPhone

Sometimes, you just want to download the photos from iCloud to your iPhone for sharing or editing later. However, the way to download photos from iCloud and iCloud backup is a bit various.

How to Download Photos from iCloud Photos

Step 1: Go to Settings -> [your name] -> Photos.

Step 2: Toggle on iCloud Photos and select Download and Keep Originals. Now, your photos should go back to the Photos app.

Note: If you choose Optimize iPhone Storage, the photo resolution will be reduced.

How to Download Photos from iCloud Backup

Step 1: Back up your iPhone with iTunes or third-party software. Then head to Settings -> [your name] -> General -> Reset and choose Erase All Content and Settings.

Step 2: When your iPhone restarts, the welcome screen will show up. Set up your handset until you reach the Apps & Data screen.

Step 3: Select Restore from iCloud Backup, enter your iCloud account, and select the desired backup file to restore photos from iCloud to iPhone along with other data.

Part 3: Transfer Photos from iPhone to iCloud

As mentioned previously, iCloud is a good way to expand internal memory of iOS device. All you need to do is to follow the steps to transfer photos from iPhone to iCloud.

Step 1. Open the Settings app, scroll down and tap Photos, turn on iCloud Photos, and choose Optimize iPhone Storage.

Step 2. Toggle on the Upload to My Photo Stream option too. Next, connect your iPhone to a Wi-Fi network and your photos will be transferred to iCloud on iPhone.

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• 5. Work on all iPhone running iOS 17/16/15/14/13/12 and earlier.

Apparently, it is the easiest way to transfer photos between iPhone and PC or Mac without iCloud.

Conclusion

This guide has shared how to transfer photos from iCloud to Windows, Mac and iPhone. The iCloud website is one option to access and download photos from iCloud. All you need is a browser and your iCloud account. If you use iCloud photos frequently, iCloud client is another choice. However, they are not available to the photos in iCloud backup. AnyMP4 iPhone Data Recovery is the easiest way to open iCloud backup, and then you can download any photos. Encounter other questions related to iCloud photos, please write it down below.