Saving tons of data has never been easy. Indeed, iCloud has changed the definition of storage in the world of computers. Previously, hard disks were available where you could save your precious data to keep it safe and sound. But “keeping it safe” sometimes doesn’t seem as simple as it sounds. Eventually, people end up loading their hard disks because they have kept them too safe! Now, iCloud comes into the picture as it minimizes the risk of losing the storage device. This is because all your important information is kept secure inside a virtual locker called “iCloud.” Finally, it is safe to say that iCloud is one of the safest storage devices in the present world. However, it becomes slightly more technical when one wishes to retrieve the data. This article is about how to back the saved pictures, photos, etc., in your Phone. Follow the article and the below-given steps for more information.

How to download photos from iCloud (For iPhone users):

These directions are specially meant for iPhone users. Please follow the given instructions as directed:

  1. Go to iPhone Settings features and look for your name mentioned on the top right of the menu.
  2. Tap the name once you see it to access your Apple ID.
  3. Open iCloud among the icons mentioned, and tap Photos further.
  4. You will see several options on your screen. Look for a download and keep the original to save the photos with the exact dimensions. Please tap on the option once you see it.
  5. Your photos will get downloaded to your Phone’s gallery once the process gets completed.

 How to download photos from iCloud (For Macbook users)

These steps are helpful for Mackko users to get the desired pictures in their Apple laptops or PCs from iCloud.

  1. On your Macbook, open the “Photos” application dedicated to saving Photos, gifs, etc.
  2. You will see several options available on the menu bar. Please select Photos and then Preferences options.
  3. A pop-up window will appear on the screen. Please select iCloud and follow the screen instructions until you reach “Download original to your Macbook.”
  4. Once you select this option, the photos will start downloading on your mac with the same size and dimensions. 

Some tips to check the space the photos have taken in iCloud:

Need to download the old data but worry about the space it can consume? Better to check the space before starting. Follow these simple steps to get an idea about the storage.

  1. Open Safari on your Macbook,iPhone, or any other apple device supporting this feature and visit iCloud.com.
  2. Tap on your name, scroll down and select Account setting options.
  3. Now, navigate up and down to look for the Storage section on the screen/
  4. This section contains all the information about the storage capacity of iCloud. The exciting thing is that all the sections are divided into different parts. Each section is represented in different colors, such as the section on photos and videos in yellow. You can also check how much data the photos are consuming to get an idea about the space it will cover on your PC.