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How to save photo library to my mac from icloud

How to save photo library to my iMac from iCloud


iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Feb 25, 2022 11:29 AM

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Feb 25, 2022 10:49 PM in response to janeane128

Basically, follow the instructions in the link posted by Niel: Download iCloud photos and videos - Apple Support

(See the paragraph: How to download photos and videos from the Photos app > On your Mac)

Only, one step is missing, if you do not yet have an iCloud Photos Library on your Mac- you first have to create a new, empty Photos Library and make it your System Photos Library and iCloud Photos Library.

  • To create a new, empty Library (Create additional photo libraries in Photos on Mac – Apple Support (UK)):
    • If the Photos app  on your Mac is open, choose Photos > Quit Photos.
    • Hold down the Option key and double-click the Photos icon in the Applications folder (or click the Photos icon in the Dock) to open Photos.
    • In the Choose Library dialogue, click Create New.
    • Type a library name and choose a location to store the library.
    • Click OK.
  • To make the library your System Photos Library: System Photo Library overview for Photos on Mac – Apple Support (UK)
    • Open the Photos > Preferences > General and click "Use as System Photos Library".
  • To make the library the iCloud Photos Library: Choose Photos > Preferences. Select iCloud, then click "iCloud Photos" and "Download Originals to this Mac."




Feb 25, 2022 9:22 PM in response to janeane128


See these articles Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

Change preferences in Photos on Mac - Apple Support

Designate a System Photo Library in Photos – Apple Support

Note : you can't save photo library from iCloud.com to photo application , photos are saved in photo application , if there are thousands of photos in iCloud.com , it's better to designate a photo library .

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