iCloud Photos for Windows downloading photos not in full size

I'm using "iCloud Photos for Windows" to sync my Photos with PC. I discovered, that most of photos and videos are downloaded only half size and resolution. I'm using iPhone 14Pro and photos in RAW.

  • Photo downloaded with "iCloud Photos for Windows" has 1.4MB and resolution 2048x1536.
  • Same photo downloaded over web browser has 26MB ad resolution 4032x3024.


Please note, that in "iCloud Photos for Windows" there is no option to set "Download original files".

Why this app does not download original files?


How can I download original photos and videos to Windows PC (not Mac!) - but not some files, but all (ex. whole year)? Downloading whole year with browser is not possible, there is no option to select photos from particular time period!




Posted on Sep 25, 2023 1:16 AM

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Sep 28, 2023 2:41 PM in response to PawDan

Hi PawDan,


It sounds like you want to know about downloading photos from iCloud on your PC, and we have a link that may help. You may need to use the iCloud website to download the unmodified originals as described below. Download iCloud photos and videos:


"n 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 the iCloud download icon 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. "


We hope this helps. Best wishes.

Sep 29, 2023 2:50 PM in response to ryane77

So thats the way you would say, that the "iCloud Photos for Windows" is not able to download original files?


I know that over website it’s possible to download selected photos. But how can I select all photos from whole year? Selecting photos with holding control key is ok for ex. 10 photos. But if I have about 5000 photos per year? Really the only way is clicking every with control key? That’s the amazing world of Apple?

iCloud Photos for Windows downloading photos not in full size

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