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How to Retrieve iCloud Pictures

Apple's iCloud service allows you to store files on Apple's servers, which can help you free up valuable space on your devices. This How.com.vn shows you how to retrieve pictures you've previously saved on iCloud from either a computer or from your iPhone or iPad.

Method 1
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Retrieving iCloud Pictures on Your Computer

  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Open a browser...
    Open a browser and go to www.icloud.com. Enter your login information if prompted.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Click on Photos.
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  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Click on Recently Deleted in the menu bar on the left.
    • This album holds any photos you've deleted from the iCloud Photo Library in the last 40 days. If you've deleted photos more than 40 days ago, you will not see them in the Recently Deleted album.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Click the photos you want to retrieve.
    If you need to select multiple photos, hold down the Shift key while clicking the photos. A blue border appears around any photo you've selected.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Click Recover.
    This option is in the upper right corner of the window. Your photos should automatically be restored to your iCloud Photo Library.
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Method 2
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Retrieving iCloud Pictures on an iPhone or iPad

  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Tap the Files app icon to open it.
    If you cannot find the app, swipe right on your home screen and type "Files" in the search bar at the top of the screen, then tap the app when it appears in your search results.
    • You may want to check that iCloud is enabled on your device before proceeding if you aren't sure.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Tap Browse.
    This option is in the bottom right corner of the window.
  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Tap Recently Deleted.
    This option appears under the Locations heading.
    • You can tap on iCloud Drive to browse through your photos.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Tap the photo you wish to retrieve.
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    Tap Recover. Your photo should now be restored to your iCloud Photo Library.
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