iCloud for Windows: Sync Photos, Drive and Passwords to a PC
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iCloud for Windows is Apple's free app that connects an Apple Account to a Windows PC for iCloud Drive, Photos and other data. Apple provides a limited amount of free storage, with paid iCloud+ plans for more.
If you take photos on an iPhone but work on a Windows PC, iCloud for Windows removes the manual transfer. Sign in with the same Apple Account and your files appear in File Explorer.
What syncs
- iCloud Drive: Files from iCloud Drive show up in a folder in File Explorer, so you can open and save them like local files.
- iCloud Photos: Pictures and videos from your iPhone or iPad download to your PC, and photos you add on the PC can upload to your library.
- Passwords: Apple offers an iCloud Passwords extension for supported browsers so your saved logins are available on the PC.
- Mail, contacts and calendars: These can sync with supported desktop mail programs through the app’s settings.
Cost
The app is free. Apple gives every account a limited amount of free iCloud storage, and larger amounts require a paid iCloud+ subscription. Your photos and files count against that storage, so a big photo library may need an upgrade.
How to get it
- Use the Download button to open the official iCloud for Windows page in the Microsoft Store.
- Install it, then sign in with your Apple Account and complete any two-factor verification.
- Choose which items to sync. Photos and iCloud Drive each have their own options.
iCloud for Windows needs a PC with a recent version of Windows and the Microsoft Store. For syncing a non-Apple phone, use Google Photos instead, and for general cloud storage on Windows you can also use Microsoft OneDrive.
Pros
- Brings iPhone photos to a Windows PC
- iCloud Drive in File Explorer
- Free to install
Cons
- Free iCloud storage is limited
- Requires an Apple Account
Frequently Asked Questions
Is iCloud for Windows free?
The app is free and includes a limited amount of free storage. You pay only if you want more iCloud storage with an iCloud+ plan.
Can I get iCloud for Windows outside the Microsoft Store?
Apple distributes it through the Microsoft Store, and its support pages point there. Use that official listing rather than third-party downloads.
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