3 Fixes for iCloud Photos Not Downloading to PC

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Configure iCloud Photos

iCloud Photos has a bunch of weird terminology that makes it confusing to deal with at times. And that means you can never expect it to function straight out of the box like most applications do nowadays.

To check if you’ve set upiCloud Photosto download your photos properly, you need to dive into the Photos Options panel.

OpeniCloud app > Photos > Enable all access to your photos on your PC > Click on Done.

Fix 2: Always Keep Photos on Your PC

This was suggested by a user on theofficial Windows forumsand it seemed to work. By default, iCloud on Windows 11 will be installed to save storage space. This might prevent you from downloading your photos to your PC.

OpenWindows Explorer > Right-click on iCloud Photos from the left panel > Click on Always keep on this device.

Fix 3: Download Modified Photos From iCloud

The last suggestion that we have to download your photos is by doing them manually viaiCloud.com.

Step 1:Log in to youriCloud account.

Step 2:ClickPhotosto access your photos library.

Step 3:Select any modified photos that you want to download. To select multiple items, simplyhold down the Alt key during the selection process.

Step 4:Place the cursor over theDownloadicon >Click and hold for a couple of seconds.

Step 5:On the pop-up menu that shows up, check theradio button next to Most Compatible>ClickDownload.

Tip:Learn how to useTwo-Factor Authentication on iCloud.

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Last updated on 19 August, 2024

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