How to Download iCloud Data to PC - Download Backup from iCloud

Updated May 28,2018 | by Shannon

Are you looking for a way to download iCloud data to PC? It is important you have as much backup as you can, just to prevent loss of data due to several reasons like upgrading your device to the most recent iOS, accidental deletion of your file and so on. There are several ways in which you can download backup from iCloud.

Before we delve into ways how to download iCloud Data to PC, it is important we differentiate between iCloud backup and data in iCloud. The Data in iCloud backup is usually the same data as at when the backup was completed and doesn't change unless another backup is made. While, the data in iCloud is basically the same data that is currently on your iOS device if you have selected the option to sync your device data with iCloud from your device settings.

We would be looking at two ways by which you can access the data stored in iCloud on your PC, these are

Ÿ   Downloading iCloud Data to PC using iCloud.com

Ÿ   Downloading iCloud Data to PC via iCloud Drive

Downloading iCloud Data to PC using iCloud.com

Downloading iCloud Data to PC using iCloud.com can be achieved in three simple steps, these steps are shown below;

Step 1: Sign into iCloud.com on your Mac or PC.

Step 2: Once you are signed in, you can have access to some of your data files like contacts, calendrers and notes.

Step 3: Select the data or file you want to download by clicking on it to download it to your PC.

Downloading iCloud Data to PC via iCloud drive

Asides the use of iCloud.com you can also download your documents to your PC making use of the iCloud control panel to gain access to your files on iCloud. This can be accomplished with the following steps;

Step 1: Download iCloud drive from Apple’s official website.

Step 2: Once the download and installation is complete, you can sign into iCloud control panel with your Apple ID and password.

Step 3: Select the data you would like to be kept up-to-date on all your iOS devices

Step 4: To gain access to your files such as your videos, pictures and so on, via the iCloud panel, go to Settings > iCloud > Photos select download and keep originals and import the files to your PC.

Step 5: The selected files would be saved on your PC, the primary folder would be PC > iCloud Photos on windows computers.

Making backup by using IOTransfer - Recommended

In case of data losing, we would recommend another way to back up your iPhone by IOTransfer . This requires that you have the iOTransfer application installed on your PC. You need to carry out the following steps;

Step 1: Download and install IOTransfer from www.iOTransfer.net to your PC.

Step 3: Connect your iOS device to your PC and launch the iOTransfer application.

Step 4: 1-Click “Transfer to PC” to back up Photos, music, videos and contacts from iPhone to PC.

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