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how can i remove photos from, icloud and save them onto my PC without losing them forever?

my icloud is full with old photos i wouldnt mind losing but also dont want to lose. how do i remove them from icloud and save them onot my pc so i can make space on my iphone for newer photos at risk of being lost?


iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 25, 2021 6:39 PM

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Aug 26, 2021 12:48 PM in response to hunnna

Hi hunnna,


We understand that you want to take your photos from iCloud and save those to your computer. Check out the information below, from the following article on how to download photos to your computer: Download iCloud photos and videos - Apple Support


"How to download photos and videos from iCloud.com

If you want to save copies of your photos and videos from iCloud.com to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or your Mac or PC, follow these steps.


On your Mac or PC

  1. On iCloud.com, click Photos and select a photo or video. Hold the command key on your Mac or control key on your PC to select multiple photos or videos. 
  2. Click and hold the download button  in the upper corner of the window. If you want to download your photo or video as it was originally captured or imported, choose Unmodified Original. For JPEG or H.264 format — including edits, and even if it was originally in HEIF or HEVC format — choose Most Compatible.*
  3. Click Download.


If your photos download as a ZIP archive, learn how to uncompress the folder on your Mac or your PC. "


Once you have verified that you have downloaded the photos to your computer, you can delete it from your iPhone, which will in turn delete that from iCloud to clear up space for you.


Also, check out this article on other ways to manage your iCloud storage: Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support


Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.


Take care!

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