How to transfer photos from iCloud to PC

You can easily transfer photos that you have stored in the iCloud to your PC. Apple has programmed an app especially for this purpose, with which you can quickly transfer the pictures from the iCloud to your PC or from the PC to the iCloud.

Sync data between Apple and Microsoft

Using Apple’s iCloud app, transferring photos from iCloud to your PC is quick and easy.

• In addition, Apple shows a heart for PC users and gives you the app “iCloud Control Panel for Windows”.
• With the iCloud app, you not only synchronise photos, but all data such as contacts, mails and calendars between the various Apple devices and your Windows computer. This way you are always up to date in both worlds.

Transfer pictures from iCloud to Windows PC

After installing the “iCloud Control Panel for Windows” application on your computer, first log in to your iCloud using your Apple ID and password.

• Follow this by going to the Photos section and clicking on “Options”.
• In the photo options, activate “My Photo Stream” and if necessary “Photo Sharing”.
• After that, see if the specified location for the iCloud photos is the one you want and finally click the “OK” button.