Windows 10 - iPhotos download not working

I've installed iCloud and iPhotos app on my Windows 10 PC and the folders appear in File Explorer however there are no files in the iCloud folder nor any photos in the iPhoto folder. Files and photos are syncing across my iPhone and iPad - no issues there. I've been trying for hours to get this to work but no luck. I'm trying to make a backup of these files for my family.

NanaB

iPad Pro, iPadOS 18

Posted on Jan 4, 2025 8:50 AM

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