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

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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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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Sep 23, 2021 11:49 AM in response to Understandthat

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.

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

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