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I cannot find all my iCloud photos

I have had iCloud for over 5 years but can only find photos from the past 3 years

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Dec 21, 2022 12:45 AM

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Posted on Dec 21, 2022 1:07 AM

Did you delete any photos from the connected devices?

If yes, this would have also deleted the photos from iCloud.

iCloud Photos can't be used as a backup for photos, it is meant to sync the photos and changes to all connected devices.

Also check this article:

If you're missing photos or videos in the Photos app - Apple Support

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Dec 21, 2022 1:07 AM in response to Shazza3959

Did you delete any photos from the connected devices?

If yes, this would have also deleted the photos from iCloud.

iCloud Photos can't be used as a backup for photos, it is meant to sync the photos and changes to all connected devices.

Also check this article:

If you're missing photos or videos in the Photos app - Apple Support

I cannot find all my iCloud photos

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