iCloud closing
How do I transfer iCloud Photos to a windows computer?
iPad, iPadOS 16
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iCloud is not closing. Only the very old My Photo Stream service is being withdrawn/closed.
Information about the My Photo Stream shutdown - Apple Support
My Photo Stream has been replaced by the far superior iCloud Photos:
Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support
If you still wish to transfer photos from your iCloud Photo Library to your Windows PC, the easiest method is to install iCloud for Windows - and use this to either synchronise your PC photo library with iCloud - or copy your photos to another folder on your computer:
Download iCloud for Windows – Apple Support
Set up and use iCloud for Windows – Apple Support
You can also access iCloud and copy/transfer files using a web browser from any computer: