Photos, documents, passwords, and other iCloud data can be accessed from a Windows PC and kept in sync with Apple devices. iCloud for Windows connects those services to File Explorer and supported browser extensions.
Move files through iCloud Drive
iCloud Drive adds a folder to File Explorer for working with files stored in iCloud. Copy documents and folders into it to upload them, or open files that have synced from another device. Changes made to synced content can then appear on other devices signed in to the same iCloud account.
Files can also be shared with links. This gives collaborators a way to access selected iCloud Drive content without sending the files as email attachments.
Sync photos and build shared albums
iCloud Photos keeps images and videos in sync between the PC and iCloud. Photos stored on the computer can be uploaded too, so the collection can include media from more than one device. Shared albums provide a separate way to gather images and videos that other people can add to.
Bring passwords and browser data to Windows
The iCloud Passwords feature lets users view and add saved passwords on Windows. A browser extension can sync those credentials with the browser, so they are available while signing in to websites.
iCloud for Windows can also sync email, contacts, calendars, and bookmarks. Bookmarks are handled through a browser extension, keeping saved pages aligned across connected devices.
Pros
- iCloud Drive appears in File Explorer for copying and organizing files
- iCloud Photos syncs images and videos, including PC photos
- Shared albums let other people add photos and videos
- iCloud Passwords syncs saved credentials with a browser extension
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11 · Latest iCloud for Windows: Outlook 2021 or later
Can iCloud for Windows upload photos from the PC?
Yes. iCloud Photos can sync photos and videos stored on the PC to iCloud.
How do files get into iCloud Drive?
Copy files or folders into the iCloud Drive folder in File Explorer; they can then sync to iCloud and connected devices.
Can iCloud Passwords work with a web browser?
Yes. The iCloud Passwords browser extension syncs saved credentials with the browser.
