Download Photos from iCloud on Android

This article teaches you how to import iCloud photos to Google Photos so they'll be available on your Android. To do this, download the photos to your PC or Mac using the iCloud app, then upload them with the Google Photos Uploader.

Steps

Using Windows

  1. Download iCloud for Windows. To download it for free, point your browser to https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204283, then click the blue Download button.[1] The installer will download to your computer.
  2. Double-click icloudsetup.exe. You’ll find it in your Downloads folder. Or, if your downloads appear at the bottom of your web browser, click it there to start the installation.
  3. Accept the license agreement. You must select “I accept the terms in the license agreement” to use iCloud.
  4. Click Install. You may also have to give iCloud permission to access files on your computer before the installation will begin. If prompted, click Yes or OK to start the installation. When the installation is complete, you’ll see a window that says “Welcome to iCloud.”
  5. Click Finish. iCloud is now installed on your PC.
    • If prompted to restart your computer before continuing, follow the on-screen prompts to do so.
  6. Open iCloud. Look for a blue cloud icon labeled “iCloud” on your desktop. If you don’t see it there, you’ll definitely find it in the Windows (Start) menu.
  7. Sign in with your Apple ID. Type your Apple account information into the provided blanks and click Sign In to continue.
  8. Choose whether to share usage information. When asked “Do you want to send diagnostic and usage information to Apple?” choose one of the two options below. The option you choose will not affect your ability to get your iCloud photos onto your Android.
  9. Click Options… next to Photos.
  10. Check the box next to “iCloud Photo Library.” If the box was already checked, you can skip this step.
  11. Click Done.
  12. Click Apply.
  13. Open iCloud Photos. This was installed when you installed iCloud. To find it, click the Windows menu (usually at the bottom-left corner of the screen), then click iCloud Photos in the apps list.
  14. Click Download photos and videos. It’s at the top-left corner of the screen.
    • If it’s your first time using iCloud Photos, you may see an error message telling you to wait for downloads to become available. Just wait about an hour and try again, if so.
  15. Check the box next to “All.” It’s the box at the top of the list.
  16. Click Download. Now you’ll return to iCloud Photos.
  17. Click Downloads. This is a larger button with a cloud icon and a downward-pointing arrow. The photos will now download to your computer. This could take a while if you have a lot of photos. It’s best to wait until the download is complete before proceeding to the next step.
  18. Download Google Photos Desktop Uploader. To this, point your web browser to https://photos.google.com/apps, then click the white Download button.[2]
  19. Run the installer you just downloaded. It should be called something like gpautobackup_setup.exe.
  20. Click I Agree. The installer will now run. When the installation is complete, a new app called Google Photos Backup will be added to your Windows menu. You’ll also see a pop-up window that lets you know the software is installed.
  21. Click Close.
  22. Open Google Photos Backup. It’s in the Windows menu. If prompted to sign in, enter your Google account name and password (the account you use on your Android device) to do so.
  23. Select photos to add. Check the box next to any of the listed folders to add them to Google Photos.
    • By default, your iCloud photos downloaded to a folder in the Pictures folder. Check the box next to “Pictures” to make sure it’s included.
  24. Select a photo size. Google Photos comes with unlimited storage for users who use the “High quality” option. This option is great for most people, but if you’re a photographer or someone who works with very high-resolution files, you’ll likely want to choose “Original.”
  25. Click Start Backup. Google Photos will now back up the photos on your computer, including the ones you downloaded from iCloud. The photos will be available immediately on your Android in the Google Photos app.
  26. Open the Photos app on your Android. It's the multicolored flower icon labeled “Photos” on your home screen (or in the app drawer).
    • Google Photos comes pre-installed on most Android devices, If you don’t have it, you can download it for free from the Play Store.
    • If it’s your first time using Google Photos, follow the on-screen instructions to connect to your account.
  27. Tap Photos. It’s at the bottom of the screen. You should now see your photos.
    • It may take a while all of your photos to upload to Google Photos. Check back later if you don’t see them all.

Using macOS

  1. Open Photos. It’s the multicolored flower icon in your Applications folder.[1]
  2. Click the Photos menu. It’s at the top of the screen.
  3. Click Preferences….
  4. Click iCloud. If prompted to do so, sign in to your iCloud account now by entering your Apple ID and password.
  5. Check the box next to “iCloud Photo Library.” If it was already checked, you can skip this step.
  6. Select “Download originals to this Mac.” If it was already selected, you can skip this step.
  7. Close your Preferences. You can do this by clicking the red circle at the top-left corner of the window.
  8. Click the Photos button in the gray bar. It’s near the top of the screen, right next to a button that says “Memories.”
  9. Press ⌘ Command+A. This selects all of your iCloud photos.
  10. Click the File menu. It’s at the top-left corner of the screen.
  11. Select Export.
  12. Click Export x items… or Export Unmodified Original for x items….
    • To export the photos as they are (including any edits you made with the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac), select Export x items. The “x” will be the actual number of photos to export. This option works for most people, especially if you want to use Google Photos for free.
    • To export the original versions of all of your photos (without edits), choose Export Unmodified Original for x items. This option is good for professional photographers or anyone who works with very high-resolution photos and videos.
  13. Select your export options.
    • If you’re exporting unmodified originals, your options are limited. Just choose a file naming scheme from “File Name” and skip to the next step.
    • If you’re exporting your files as they are, you can also choose a photo file type (JPEG is a good choice for high-quality photos at a smaller file size) and movie quality. If you plan to use the free version of Google Photos (unlimited photo and video storage at high but not HD quality), be sure to decrease the movie quality to 720p.
  14. Click Export. This opens a Finder window displaying the folders on your computer.
  15. Select a folder. Choose an existing folder or create a new one.
  16. Click Export. It’s at the bottom-right corner of the screen. Your photos will now export to the folder on your Mac.
  17. Download the Google Photos desktop uploader. To this, point your web browser to https://photos.google.com/apps, then click the white Download button.
  18. Run the installer you just downloaded. It should be called something like gpautobackup_setup.
  19. Click I Agree. The installer will now run. When the installation is complete, a new app called Google Photos Backup will be added to your Applications folder. You’ll also see a pop-up window that lets you know the app is installed.
  20. Click Close.
  21. Open Google Photos Backup. You should find it in your Applications folder.
    • If prompted to sign in, enter your Google account name and password (the account you use on your Android device) to do so.
  22. Select photos to add. Check the box next to any of the listed folders to add them to Google Photos. Be sure to include the folder you specified in Finder.
  23. Select a photo size. Google Photos comes with unlimited storage for users who use the “High quality” option. This option is great for most people, but if you’re a photographer or someone who works with very high-resolution files, you’ll likely want to choose “Original.”
  24. Click Start Backup. Google Photos will now back up the photos on your computer, including the ones you downloaded from iCloud. The photos will be available immediately on your Android in the Google Photos app.
  25. Open the Photos app on your Android. It's the multicolored flower icon labeled “Photos” on your home screen (or in the app drawer).
    • Google Photos comes pre-installed on most Android devices, If you don’t have it, you can download it for free from the Play Store.
    • If it’s your first time using Google Photos, follow the on-screen instructions to connect to your account.
  26. Tap Photos. It’s at the bottom of the screen. You should now see your photos.
    • It may take a while all of your photos to upload to Google Photos. Check back later if you don’t see them all.

Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.tomsguide.com/us/how-to-download-icloud-photos,news-24697.html
  2. ↑ http://mashable.com/2016/02/23/how-to-get-all-pics-in-google-photos/#Rj1gfkwKU5q7
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