How do I download items from iPhone to iCloud?

Need instruction in how to download items from iPhone to iCloud, please



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iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 24, 2025 12:09 PM

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Posted on Mar 24, 2025 1:59 PM

  1. Moving things from an iPhone to iCloud, would be an "upload", not a download.
  2. How to upload will depend on the specific items.
    1. For files in the Files App for instance, you can simply copy or move the file from the On My iPhone location. to the iCloud Drive Location by pressing and holding on the item in the files app and selecting the "Move" option on the menu, and then Navigating to iCloud Drive.
    2. For Photos and videos in the Photos app, you can turn on iCloud Photos in Settings ➜ Apps ➜ Photos.

click here ➜ Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

Or use the Share icon, and then choose the "Save to Files" option and select a folder in the iCloud Drive location.


If you are referring to another type of item, please clarify.

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Mar 24, 2025 1:59 PM in response to StellaNonni

  1. Moving things from an iPhone to iCloud, would be an "upload", not a download.
  2. How to upload will depend on the specific items.
    1. For files in the Files App for instance, you can simply copy or move the file from the On My iPhone location. to the iCloud Drive Location by pressing and holding on the item in the files app and selecting the "Move" option on the menu, and then Navigating to iCloud Drive.
    2. For Photos and videos in the Photos app, you can turn on iCloud Photos in Settings ➜ Apps ➜ Photos.

click here ➜ Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

Or use the Share icon, and then choose the "Save to Files" option and select a folder in the iCloud Drive location.


If you are referring to another type of item, please clarify.

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How do I download items from iPhone to iCloud?

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