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Charlotte

Updated: Apr 19, 2023

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I recently upgraded to the iPhone X and used a Wi-Fi connection to restore the most recent backup from my old iPhone. Most settings and files transferred over, but I'm missing my photos! I'm positive that I backed them up on iCloud, so how can I get them back if they're gone?

Apple's iCloud Backup Service and iCloud Photos Library are the perfect solutions for those who often rely on Apple to store their photos, whether from the camera or online. That way, if something goes wrong, you can easily recover lost photos to your iPhone from an iCloud backup or iCloud online database.

In this post, I'll walk you through several methods about how to retrieve photos from icloud.

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Part 1.How to Retrieve Photos from iCloud - Is It Possible?

You may be wondering whether it's possible to retrieve your photos, so let's explore when you can use iCloud to recover photos.

iCloud Photos is typically enabled automatically and the photos in your Photos app will be saved to the cloud. You can check to see if it's enabled by going to iPhone Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos. You can also go to Manage Storage in iCloud settings to confirm if Photos is on the list. To see which photos have been saved to iCloud, you can visit iCloud's website or download the iCloud client for Windows. Now let's discuss when it's best to use your iCloud photos.

  • 1If your iPhone is lost, you can access your iCloud photos on another device and sync them over.
  • 2If you accidentally delete iCloud photos on your iPhone, you can retrieve them on the iPhone itself or on the iCloud website.
  • 3If you have already turned off iCloud photos, you may lose your photos on the iPhone. You can recover them from iCloud though.
  • 4After updating to a new iOS version, your photos may not be downloaded from iCloud immediately. You will have to manually download them.
  • 5To ensure your photos are safe and sound, you can visit the iCloud website or download the iCloud client for Windows to check if your photos are still there.

Part 2.Top 5 Ways to Restore Photos from iCloud

1. Restore Photos from iCloud Recently Deleted Folder

Apple's iCloud Photo Library is a great way to store your photos online and keep them synced across all your devices. If you have enabled this feature in iCloud Settings, all your photos will be automatically uploaded to the iCloud server associated with your iCloud account. Whenever you delete photos on your iPhone, they will be moved to the Recently Deleted album for 30 days. If you change your mind, you can go to icloud.com and retrieve your photos by following these steps:

  • 1Sign in to icloud.com using the same account you used on your iPhone.
  • 2Go to Photos > Library > Recently Deleted to see the photos you deleted.
  • 3Select the photos you want to retrieve, then click the Recover button at the bottom.

This will instantly move the deleted images back to the Photos app on your iPhone.

2. How to Retrieve Photos from iCloud to Your iPhone Without Backup

Losing important photos can be a devastating experience, especially if you had them stored on iCloud. Fortunately, iFindit, a leading data recovery software, can help you recover your precious memories. In this article, we'll show you how to use iFindit to retrieve your photos from iCloud.

  • Supports 18+ Data Types: It could recover various types of lost data, including notes, photos, videos, WhatsApp data  ,Safari History and so on.
  • Without Backup: It could recover your lost Photos or other lost data directly from iOS devices without any backup.
  • Preview Before Recovery: Once it completes the scan, you can preview the recoverable data before downloading it.
  • Strong Compatibility: It supports almost all iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod) and is compatible with almost all iOS versions (including iOS 16).
  • Fast and Deep Scanning: It scans your iPhone thoroughly and quickly and offers a high recovery rate.
  • User-Friendly: It offers an intuitive click-based user interface that requires no technical skills to use the tool.
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  • 1Download and install the iFindit software on your computer. Click the "Recover from iOS Device" option, then connect your iPhone or iPad to the computer. After your iPhone is detected by iFindit, click on the Next button.
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  • 2 Untick any other checkboxes except for the one next to "Photos ." Then click "Scan."
  • choose data type
  • 3 The tool will begin scanning. Be patient until the scanning is complete. In the next step, you can preview and select the date you would like to recover. Click "Recover" once you're done.
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3. Restore Photos from iCloud to iPhone

This option is effective if you're upgrading to a new iPhone and need to keep your photos from the old one. It's a full restore of your iPhone - you must erase and remove all data and settings from your original iPhone and restore it to the state it was in the backup archive. For this reason, it's usually not recommended.

To recover photos that were included in the iCloud backup:

  • 1Reset the iPhone by going to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
  • 2Once your iPhone reboots and gets to the App & Data screen, select Restore from iCloud Backup.
  • 3Log in to your iCloud account as needed.
  • 4Pick the most relevant backup from the list of archives you created previously.
  • 5Finally, the missing photos are restored to your iPhone camera roll.
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4. Restore Photos from iCloud Drive

If you had uploaded photos to iCloud Drive before they disappeared, you can go to iCloud.com and download those photos to your computer.

  • 1Sign in to icloud.com using your Apple ID.
  • 2Click on iCloud Drive.
  • 3Select the photos you want to restore and click the Download icon at the top.
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5. Restore Photos from iCloud Photo Library to Computer

Here's how to access and download photos from Apple's iCloud:

On Windows

  • Download iCloud for Windows if you don't already have the app on your computer.
  • Open iCloud for Windows.
  • Click Options next to Photos to view your photo settings.
  • Select iCloud Photo Library.
  • Check the box for Download new photos and videos to my PC.
  • Click Done, then click Apply.
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On Mac

  • Open the Photos app on your Mac.
  • In the top menu bar, go to Photos > Preferences > iCloud. Log in with your Apple ID if necessary.
  • Ensure that Download Originals to this Mac is enabled.
  • Once the update is finished, close the preferences.
  • Go to Photos in the sub-menu.
  • Hold Command to choose multiple photos, or press Command + A to select them all.
  • Go back to the top menu bar and select File > Export.
  • Pick either Export Items or Export Unmodified Original for Items depending on your preference.
  • Select a location for your photos.
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Conclusion

Losing precious memories can be heartbreaking, but with iCloud, you can easily recover your photos should anything go wrong. By following the tips outlined in this article, you should be able to recover your deleted photos from iCloud quickly and easily. Be sure to regularly backup your iCloud and take advantage of the security features it offers to keep your photos safe. If you're looking for an easy way to recover iCloud photos, iFindit is a great option.

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