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Q: transferring photos from cloud to desktop

Hello, 

How do I transfer a large amount of photos currently backed up to iCloud to my desktop Mac Computer ?

Thank you for your assistance - I can't seem to find an answer despite my hunting for one!

null, iOS 8, iCloud storage

Posted on Feb 4, 2016 2:03 PM

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  • by kairubry,

    kairubry kairubry Feb 4, 2016 7:19 PM in response to CRay253
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    Feb 4, 2016 7:19 PM in response to CRay253

    I THINK!??!?!:  If they are backed up to iCloud but accessible through 'Photos' you can go into Photos and highlight them all and go File -> Export originals (or something like that). You can then choose where to export them to. I just did this recently to keep backups on a portable hard drive.

  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Feb 5, 2016 12:30 PM in response to CRay253
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    Feb 5, 2016 12:30 PM in response to CRay253

    If you are using OS 10.10.3 or later, open the Photos application, then go to preferences/iCloud, and set up syncing.

     

    You can also do a manual download at iCloud.com/Photos. Click Select Photos, then hold down the option/alt key while selecting the photos. Then click Download.