How can I see my iCloud content online?

Same problem also here. I cant access my old photos on icloud. It doesnt synchorize on pc and iphone. I remember 1 year ago there was option for viewing photos online on icloud but now there isnt. Is icloud upgrading or downgrading features of it?

Why do they even call it iCloud since being on the cloud means you can access synced content online. ..and then they ask you to pay for more storage when the storage container is your own computer. Ridiculous.

Thanks for making that clear. I can see why apple devices can't come with a comprehensive instruction manual, but having to pick up things as and when required through places like this forum means it's very easy to pick up misconceptions.

I also thought this is what the photosteam was, in addition to being able to see calendar etc. I can log on to icloud on any pc or device and see my pictures along with all other icloud stored items. It would seem like a logical step. What you've said explains why photos don't count towards your icloud storage allowance.

The concept of I cloud is finally dawning on me, i think, or maybe not😕

My IPAD is full of pics and I have memory issues, so buying additional space on Icloud was not the cleverest thing to do, to create more space for more pics...

That is not going to help at all then?

I was confused too. iCloud does allow content such as notes, contacts, calendars, etc to be viewed from a web browser but not photos, music or other stuff. To save that on the clouod you need other services such as Smugmug, Dropbox, etc.

I would prefer having all of the above (mail, calendars, media) in a single web based location and am searching for a solution.

Any suggestions?

Using justcloud.com is a good alternative to icloud for the iphone. I installed the app on my iphone and purchased a monthly payment plan for $9 a month for unlimited storage space. ( icloud gives you 5gb). Just cloud not only syncs your iphone but it backs up your computer for you too. And any photos or anything you sync with it ARE available for online viewing. I did tons of searching before signing up with justcloud.com. I really like them. And you are set with changing to an android, justcloud is for iphone, android, blackberry and I think windows phone too...

Hope this helps : )

iCloud offers a decent (but not awesome) solution to what I think you're asking (or asked nearly a year ago).
You can access photos through a web interface, but it's doesn't happen by default - it would be nice, though, considering all the data is already out their in the "cloud".

Go to Photo Stream on, let's say, your iPhone.
Select "Edit".
Select the photos you want on the web.
Select "Share". There you'll have many options, one of which is Photo Stream.
You can create a "new" Photo Stream to share.

Select the "Public Website" option.
Now you have a link to access those photos online.

Again, not the greatest, but it does make it possible to view your photos in an online gallery.

Pakatham,

I agree 100% with your view. Julian above seems to take you to task for expecting iCloud/Photostream to do something it wasn't designed to do, and you are simply stating - as I have - that Apple misses the boat by not providing a way to automate a very simple process for Windows users.

So yes, icloud works well, but NO, it definitely does not provide an easy way for PC owners to transfer photos from the iPhone to Windows explorer, or to iCloud, view and manipulate, and delete in bulk or singly. I wish it did those things so we don't hav eto use other products, and because we DO have to use Box.com, Picasa, PhotoTransferApp, etc, I too think Apple as missed/is missing the boat on making users happy and collecting the $$.

I'm at my work pc (friends, neighbours etc) and I want a picture that is on my iphone.

What's the easiest way to get this picture without having to install icloud software on the pc?

Only methods I know is to:

1. Find a iphone usb cord (if available) and plug it into the pc.

2. Use my iphone and email the picture so it is available for use.

It would be so nice to sign into icloud.com, find the picture download it or copy it.

Shared photo streams would be a way to do it. It can then be viewed in a web browser, and downloaded from there. The address to go to is shown while creating the shared photo stream.

http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4379

I'm with pathaka. For all the innovation and excellence Apple delivers in other areas, iCloud is an awfulproduct. It behaves as if the entire concept was an afterthought in Cupertino. Quite aside from teh lack of storage (which I am OK with), tere are numerous inexcusable flaws in the product they created. No photostream, inability to organize documents and files in iWork, painfully slow access to mail via desktop browsers, strange scrolling behavior in most browsers, etc., etc., Apple can and should do better, and they will if we as loyal customers expect it.

If you have a suggestion for apple, it's done here: apple.com/feedback

Most of what you said isn't accurate, anyway.

"No photostream"

Yes there is.

"inability to organize documents and files in iWork"

False. You can organize documents into folders.

"painfully slow access to mail via desktop browsers"

Mine's fast. Talk to your ISP.

"strange scrolling behavior in most browsers"

None in mine. Maybe troubleshoot your browser.

Delightfully charming that you can be simultaneously condescending yet wrong at the same time. Blly for you on that. I've been and will remain a loyal Apple customer and stockholder for 25+ years, but thanks for pointing out the feedback site...never would have found that without such keen insight. Why didn't I think of that?

There is no photstream on iCloud....period. Half the people on this thread have pointed out the same flaw. The problem isn't sharing photostream...its accessing your photos on a deskop browser.

My ISP (and dozens of others) and I are just fine too, thank you. I have perfectly adequate high speed internet service; video streaming, file uploads, downloaeds, phone service, Skype, Facetime, etc., Multiple other places where I use the internet (work, office, hospital, hotels, conference centers, etc.,) all the same experience. Same with the browser (All of them...Chrome, Firefox don't scroll e-mails in iCloud. Safari is the only one that works well with iCloud web access...surprise). iCloud is a bad product, an afterthought of an otherwise excellent tech complany, and your condescending "pointers" are not going to change that.

Re: "photo stream" on icloud

Even Apple has an FAQ entitled:

"

iCloud: Photo Stream FAQ"

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4486

But yes, "photostream" does not exist on icloud or anywhere else.

(Mayvbe I'm just not understanding your statement.)

I think Apple is perputuating the Major misconception of what iCloud does. Right on the

http://www.apple.com/icloud it says "iCloud does more than store your content — it lets you access your music, photos, calendars, contacts, documents, and more, from whatever device you’re on."

Apple might not say that say that Photostream or Camera Roll appears in iCloud, but the above statement could easily confuse someone to THINK that it does.

As intuitive as most apple products and apps are...there are some functions that can be confusing.