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How do I get my photos and videos from my iCloud to download on my Mac?

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 3rd Gen, Wi-Fi, Cell

Posted on Sep 23, 2021 10:56 AM

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Eric Root

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Posted on Sep 23, 2021 11:49 AM

Open the Photos application, then go to Preferences/iCloud and check iCloud Photo Library, then Download Originals to this Mac. Then go to System Preferences/iCloud (Apple ID for Catalina or later) and turn Photos syncing on. The photos sync is extremely slow. It could take several days or more for the photos to sync.

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