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Transferring an iCloud Drive folder with pictures in it to Photos on iCloud

Hi, Some time ago I created a folder with other folders containing pictures in iCloud drive. Now I would like to move the folders to Photos (as albums). Is there an easy way to do that, or will I have to delete the folders from iCloud drive and then upload them again to Photos?

Posted on Dec 7, 2020 7:35 PM

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Posted on Dec 8, 2020 12:31 AM

Turn on iCloud Drive and desktops and documents in Mac https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/mac-help/mchle5a61431/10.14/mac/10.14

You must have set up photo library https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT204264 and its preferences https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/photos/pht5156cc968/4.0/mac/10.14

Open finder in Mac under iCloud section > iCloud drive and create a folder and a sub folder with some photos that were already dragged and dropped from internet in them .

Simultaneously open photo application from Mac , bring finder window and photo application window side by side , then drag and drop complete second sub folder from the finder to the album that was already created in photo application , the complete sub folder and images will merge when you click on import .


The second method is sign in with credentials at www.icloud.com click on iCloud Drive , double click on your personal web folder having images inside it , copy the folder ( use command and C keys ) , click on account settings again click on photos and click on choose for upload .


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Dec 8, 2020 12:31 AM in response to ricclarke

Turn on iCloud Drive and desktops and documents in Mac https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/mac-help/mchle5a61431/10.14/mac/10.14

You must have set up photo library https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT204264 and its preferences https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/photos/pht5156cc968/4.0/mac/10.14

Open finder in Mac under iCloud section > iCloud drive and create a folder and a sub folder with some photos that were already dragged and dropped from internet in them .

Simultaneously open photo application from Mac , bring finder window and photo application window side by side , then drag and drop complete second sub folder from the finder to the album that was already created in photo application , the complete sub folder and images will merge when you click on import .


The second method is sign in with credentials at www.icloud.com click on iCloud Drive , double click on your personal web folder having images inside it , copy the folder ( use command and C keys ) , click on account settings again click on photos and click on choose for upload .


Transferring an iCloud Drive folder with pictures in it to Photos on iCloud

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