FAQs
Upload files
in the iCloud Drive toolbar, select the files you want to upload, then click Upload. If you do not see the button, make sure you are not viewing the Recently Deleted folder. See View files and folders in iCloud Drive.
How do I download files from my iCloud Drive? ›
Tip: You can also download files directly from the iCloud.com homepage. In the Drive tile, click a file, then choose Download File. Learn how to use iCloud Drive on iCloud.com on a phone or tablet.
How do I transfer files from iCloud Drive to computer? ›
Drag the items from iCloud Drive to the desktop or another folder on your hard disk. The items are moved to your Windows computer and removed from iCloud Drive on all your devices that have iCloud Drive turned on. If you change your mind, you can drag the items back to iCloud Drive.
How do I upload to iCloud com? ›
Way 4. Upload Files to iCloud Drive on iCloud.com
- Please log in to your iCloud account on iCloud.com.
- Then hit Drive from the iCloud interface.
- Select Browse from the left, then tap the Upload icon. ...
- Choose the files from your computer to upload, then hit Open to upload files and folders to iCloud Drive.
What is iCloud Drive? While iCloud focuses on syncing and storing data across Apple devices, iCloud Drive is primarily a file storage and synchronization service. It offers similar features to iCloud but with a greater emphasis on file organization and management.
Why can't I download from iCloud? ›
Insufficient storage space on your iPhone and PC or a poor Internet connection may also prevent iCloud Photos from being downloaded to iPad, iPhone, or computer.
How to move files from cloud to computer? ›
Right click on the file you want to download and click ''Download to local PC''. The file will be downloaded to your local Downloads folder via the browser.
How do I turn on iCloud Drive to store files? ›
Set up iCloud Drive on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud. Do one of the following: iOS 16, iPadOS 16, or later: Tap iCloud Drive, then turn on Sync this [device]. iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or earlier: Turn on iCloud Drive.
How do I move iCloud Drive to my computer? ›
Change where your files and folders are stored
- On your Windows computer, open iCloud for Windows.
- To the right of iCloud Drive, click .
- If iCloud Drive is turned on, turn it off.
- Click the Change button.
- Choose a different disk drive that's formatted as NTFS, click Select Folder, then click OK.
- Click Done.
iCloud Drive files
- Click iCloud Drive in the sidebar of any Finder window.
- Select the files you want to copy.
- From the Edit menu, click Copy Items, then paste the files in the new location.
New photos and videos you add to iCloud Photos are shown on your PC automatically. To download the file from iCloud when you view it, double-click its thumbnail. You can also keep your photos downloaded on your PC with these steps: Open File Explorer.
How to download files from iCloud Drive? ›
Use these steps to download files stored in iCloud Drive, or files that are accessible from iWork apps on iCloud.com:
- Sign in to iCloud.com.
- Open iCloud Drive.
- Find and select the file.
- Click the Download button at the top of the page or double-click the file. The document downloads to your default downloads location.
Check your iCloud settings and ensure that iCloud Photos is enabled on your iPhone or iPad. Additionally, confirm that you have enough iCloud storage available. If your iCloud storage is full, new photos and videos won't upload.
How do I download all data from iCloud? ›
To select your entire library, tap Select All. Choose Download, then tap Download to confirm.
How do I turn on iCloud Drive to store files in iCloud? ›
macOS 13 to 13.2: Choose Apple menu > System Settings, click [your name] at the top of the sidebar, click iCloud, click iCloud Drive, click Turn On, then click Options. macOS 12 or earlier: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Apple ID, click iCloud, select iCloud Drive, then click Options.
How do I upload from one drive to iCloud? ›
Step 1: Sign in to your OneDrive on the web. And locate the files/folders you want to move. Step 2: Click on the file or folder and select Download on the upper side. Step 3: Now, head to your iCloud on the web with your Apple ID, and press the Upload icon on the upper side.
How do you move files to iCloud? ›
To upload files from your iOS device with iCloud storage:
Select the files you want to synchronize. On the toolbar at the bottom, tap Copy to both keep the file original locally on your device and edit its copy on the cloud. Tap Move if you want your file to be stored and edited on the cloud only.
How do I move storage from disk to iCloud? ›
Under Saved to iCloud, click Drive. In macOS Sonoma or earlier, under Apps Using iCloud, click iCloud Drive. Below iCloud Drive, check that Sync this Mac is turned on. Turn on Desktop & Documents Folders.
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