iCloud Drive is a space saver and handy tool to keep storage on your MacBook optimised. It automatically manages space without removing the files and folders, so you can still access them seamlessly without having to download them manually first. While moving Desktop and Document folders is a breeze, other system related folders – like Downloads – are met with an error message.
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Go to iCloud.com on a Mac browser and log in with your usual Apple ID and password. You'll see the usual array of iCloud apps, including Mail, Contacts, Calendar and so on. Click on Photos to. Unless you have changed the default settings, all iCloud Photos will be downloaded to ‘Downloads’ Folder on your computer. Download All Photos From iCloud to PC Using iCloud For Windows. The only way to download more than 1,000 Photos at once from iCloud to PC is to download and install ‘iCloud For Windows’ program on your computer.
If you are just moving any folder you created, simply drag and drop, remove the original and create an alias to the new one in the original location. This guide is mostly relevant for system folders that other programs may rely on.
For example, I like to keep my temporary files in the Downloads folder which has the habit of growing to quite a large size. Keeping it on iCloud Drive, which just doubled my storage to 2TB for the same cost makes sense and is a handy way to free up space. Here’s a quick guide on how to move it:
Download Folders From Icloud To Mac Computer
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Caveat emptor: Your mileage may vary, let me know on Twitter or by posting a comment.
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