Download iCloud photos and videos

With iCloud Photos, you can download a copy of your photos and videos on any device. Use the Photos app (via your settings or Shared Albums) or iCloud.com.

Use the Photos app via Settings

On your iPhone or iPad

  1. Open the Settings app, then tap your name.

  2. Tap iCloud, then tap Photos.

  3. Select Download and Keep Originals.

On your Mac

  1. Open the Photos app.

  2. Choose Photos > Settings.

  3. Select iCloud, then click Download Originals to this Mac.

Use the Photos app with Shared Albums

On your iPhone or iPad

  1. Open the Photos app, then scroll down to Shared Albums.

  2. Select an album.

  3. Tap the photo or video, then tap the Share button.

  4. Choose Save Image or Save Video.

On your Mac

  1. Open Photos, then select a Shared Album from the left-hand menu.

  2. Select the photo or video.

  3. Control-click a photo or video, then choose Import.

Use iCloud.com

On your iPhone or iPad

  1. Go to iCloud.com/photos, then sign in to your Apple Account.

  2. Tap Select, then tap one or more photos or videos. To select your entire library, tap Select All.

  3. Tap the More button.

  4. Choose Download. Or tap More Download Options to see your other download options: Unmodified Originals (format as captured or imported), Highest Resolution (best quality for your device; typically HEIC or H.265), or Most Compatible (JPEG or MP4/H.264).

  5. Tap Download.

On your Mac or PC

  1. Go to iCloud.com/photos, then sign in to your Apple Account.

  2. Click one or more photos or videos. To select multiple photos or videos, hold the command key on your Mac or the control key on your PC.

  3. Click the Download button in the upper-right corner. Or click More > More Download Options to see your other download options: Unmodified Originals (format as captured or imported), Highest Resolution (best quality for your device; typically HEIC or H.265), or Most Compatible (JPEG or MP4/H.264).

  4. Click Download.

If you're using a PC, learn how to set up and use iCloud Photos on your PC.

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