#Apple photos for windows how to#

#Apple photos for windows how to#

How to use iCloud Photo Library on your Windows PC (To pin to the Start menu instead, select Pin to Start.) Right-click on iCloud Photos and select Pin to Quick Access. (You can also open File Explorer iCloud Photos should have been added under Devices and drives in This PC.)

On your PC, open the Start Menu and navigate to the iCloud folder.

Instead, we can make a quick access shortcut to iCloud for Windows's 'desktop app' folder. How to enable quick access to iCloud Photo Library on your PCД«ecause there's no Photos app from Apple for your PC, it can be tricky to easily find and access your synced images. But for now it's here and you can still use it. While it's present in iOS 13 and on Windows, it doesn't appear in the latest version of macOS. It should also be noted that it looks like Apple is phasing this feature out. Check the box labeled My Photo Stream to enable this option.In the box that pops up, click on the Options button next to Photos.Tip: If you frequently swap between your iPhone and PC and want to use screenshots or photos you've recently taken on either, this is worth enabling. It is worth noting that this only works with images: Apple doesn't currently support quick syncing with video files just yet. If you'd like to expedite this process, however, you can enable My Photo Stream: This will automatically sync any images you take to your other devices when you (and they) are connected to a Wi-Fi network. When you enable iCloud Photo Library, your photos and video will by default automatically upload to iCloud, and eventually sync with your other iOS devices and PC.