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Q: How do I access pictures stored in the iCloud photo library?

How do I access pictures stored in the iCloud photo library?

 

Richard

Tucson

iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.2)

Posted on Jun 19, 2016 8:19 AM

by léonie,Solvedanswer
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The two methods outlined by FoxFifth are having different  limitations.

  • The Photos.app on the cloud webpage at www.icloud.com will let you browse the photos, upload new photos, download photos.  You  just need a browser. But you cannot edit the photos or add metadata, and there is no search function.
  • The Photos.app on a Mac or an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch will allow you to edit and to search the photos.  On a mac you can add keywords or titles and description. But you will need an Appel device with the Photos software.

Posted on Jun 19, 2016 8:50 AM

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  • by FoxFifth,

    FoxFifth FoxFifth Jun 19, 2016 8:31 AM in response to advisor81
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    Jun 19, 2016 8:31 AM in response to advisor81

    You can use a computer browser (e.g. Safari) and log in to https://www.icloud.com/ and open the Photos app there.

    The will also be in Photos on any device where you have iCloud Photo Library turned on. On a Mac it is turned on via Apple menu > System Preferences > iCloud > Photos > iCloud Photo Library. On a Mac it requires Yosemite OS  X 10.10.3 or later. See the following for more information: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204264

  • by léonie,Solvedanswer

    léonie léonie Jun 19, 2016 8:50 AM in response to advisor81
    Level 10 (108,686 points)
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    Jun 19, 2016 8:50 AM in response to advisor81

    The two methods outlined by FoxFifth are having different  limitations.

    • The Photos.app on the cloud webpage at www.icloud.com will let you browse the photos, upload new photos, download photos.  You  just need a browser. But you cannot edit the photos or add metadata, and there is no search function.
    • The Photos.app on a Mac or an iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch will allow you to edit and to search the photos.  On a mac you can add keywords or titles and description. But you will need an Appel device with the Photos software.