How to View iCloud Photos on PC in Fast and Simple Ways

iCloud is Apple's official tool, which allows users to sync photos and other files from iOS devices to a computer. It gives all users free use of 5GB storage space, and you can backup photos to iCloud to prevent data loss caused by iOS upgrades or free up more space on the device before deleting them. Since we have synced many precious photos on iCloud, you may want to view iCloud photos on a PC one day. Luckily, there are several ways to help you solve the problem. Read the article below to see how to view iCloud photos on a PC quickly and straightforwardly.

Backup and view iCloud photos via icloud.com on a PC

Step 1. First, you must turn on iCloud Photo Library on your iOS device. Go to Settings > your name > iCloud > Photos, then turn on iCloud photo library to take photos on your device always synced with iCloud.

Step 2. Open your browser on your PC and visit icloud.com. Login to this website with your Apple ID and password. Click photos in the sidebar to view your photos grouped by time and location.

With this method, you can view or add new photos or share your photos with family and friends.

View iCloud photos on PC with iCloud for Windows

Step 1. Download and install iCloud for Windows on your PC.

Step 2. Launch iCloud for Windows and log in with your account.

Step 3. Next to Photos, click Options, then Select iCloud Photo Library.

Step 4. Click Done and then click Apply.

Use iCloud Photo Library on your Windows PC, and you can download all of your photos from iCloud to your computer or upload your photos from your computer to iCloud.

View iPhone photos on PC directly without iCloud

One method for how to access iPhone photos on PC is to use iCloud. But sometimes, you may prefer to back up and view photos directly on your computer without iCloud. In this situation, you'll need the help of EaseUS MobiMover Free. This free iPhone data transfer software is developed to help iOS users to transfer files from iPhone to PC and vice versa. This freeware lets you view iPhone photos on a PC directly without using iCloud.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to PC running Windows 7 or later. Run EaseUS MobiMover, choose "Phone to PC" and click the "Next" button on the screen. This mode allows you to transfer data from iPhone to PC in one click. 

Step 2. MobiMover supports transferring audio, videos, pictures, books, contacts, messages, etc. from iPhone to PC. Here, choose "Pictures" only. MobiMover will save the files on your desktop by default. You can customize the path as you need. 

Step 3. Now, click the "Transfer" button to start transferring photos from your iPhone to PC. The transfer time depends on the file size. Wait patiently

With the method above, you can view iCloud photos on PC via iCloud or transfer photos from iOS devices to a computer directly with EaseUS MobiMover. Also, read the post on how to airdrop photos from iPhone to iPad if you want to manage photos between two iOS devices.