is there a way to get icloud on windows to sync faster?

I figured out if I make a text file in the icloud folder in windows explorer it'll sync, but I'm saving files from nomad sculpt on my ipad and I waited until icloud was at last synced 8 minutes ago before trying this, but I hoping that's not the only way right? unless icloud just isn't the same thing as onedrive or google drive? do I need to get one of those if I wanna work between two devices? thanks

Windows, Windows 11 (26100)

Posted on Sep 13, 2025 5:08 AM

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Sep 19, 2025 6:49 AM in response to f48hsfhs7f

f48hsfhs7f wrote:

I figured out if I make a text file in the icloud folder in windows explorer it'll sync, but I'm saving files from nomad sculpt on my ipad and I waited until icloud was at last synced 8 minutes ago before trying this, but I hoping that's not the only way right?

I don't know anything about "nomad sculpt" however, third-party apps may or may not work exactly as Apple apps do. I suggest you start by contacting the developer.

unless icloud just isn't the same thing as onedrive or google drive? do I need to get one of those if I wanna work between two devices? thanks

No, iCloud is not the same thing as OneDrive or Google Drive. iCloud is designed primarily for syncing information. But, if the third party app doesn't support iCloud syncing or doesn't support it properly, you may have issues.

is there a way to get icloud on windows to sync faster?

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