How to sync iCloud Photos across your devices

iPhone photos cannot be displayed on Mac? Troubleshooting iCloud Photo Sync!

Have you ever encountered a situation where photos taken by your iPhone cannot be found on your Mac? This article will answer you in detail the iCloud photo synchronization problem and provide solutions.

Where is the iCloud photo library?

If the photos are not synced, first check your iCloud Photo Gallery settings. All iCloud photos are stored in Apple cloud storage. To view photos, visit iCloud.com, log in and click Photos.

If iCloud photos are enabled, the same photos should be displayed on all Apple devices. On your Mac, open the Photos app and browse the folders under Photos, Albums, and Projects. You can also use the Photos app to search for iCloud photos. Simply click on Album and view My Album, People & Places, Media Types, and Utility Tools.

If the photos are synced, the Photos app on your Mac and iPhone should show the same photos. Otherwise, only photos stored locally on the device or photos previously synced from iCloud storage are visible.

How to sync iCloud photos?

First, choose which devices are allowed to view photos in the cloud.

Mac operation steps:

1. Click the Apple icon > System Settings in the menu bar.
2. Click on your Apple ID > iCloud.
3. Under Applications Using iCloud, select Photos.
4. Then, open Sync on this Mac.

Steps to operate iPhone or iPad:

1. Open Settings > Apple ID.
2. Click "iCloud" > "Photos".
3. Click "Sync this iPhone".

Your Mac, iPad, and iPhone will now automatically upload photos from local storage to iCloud. You can check iCloud synchronization status in the Photos app.

Note: If you have a lot of photos on your device, you may run out of iCloud space. If you are not joining iCloud, you only have 5 GB of free space. This is enough for saving text files, but for photos, 5 GB can only save about 1000 HD images.

It is recommended that you clean up photos on your device and avoid uploading duplicate, blurry images or unwanted screenshots. The CleanMy® Phone app helps you scan your device to store and delete unwanted images before enabling iCloud photos and uploading them.

iCloud Photo Sync Time?

iCloud photo synchronization time depends on the size of the photo library and the average image file size. Synchronization may take seconds, minutes, or hours. You can pause upload by going to Photos > Library > All Albums on your Mac and scroll down and clicking Pause. The operation steps for iPhone or iPad are the same.

Reasons for slow sync of iCloud photos?

Besides the device takes time to upload all files to iCloud, there are a few other reasons that can cause slow synchronization:

Note: It is best to use Wi-Fi instead of cellular data to upload photos. Uploading data via cellular can be much slower and consumes your data plan quickly, especially for large files like photos and videos.

1. Weak Wi-Fi Signal: Check your Wi-Fi Signal Strength. If the signal is weak, you cannot quickly upload all photos to iCloud.
2. iCloud insufficient storage space: If iCloud insufficient storage space, upload speed will slow down or even stop. Consider upgrading to a larger iCloud storage plan.
3. Too many network users: Uploading may be slower if you share the same Wi-Fi with many users.
4. Outdated macOS or iOS systems: Running an outdated operating system may cause iCloud photos to be uploaded slowly.

How to speed up iCloud photo synchronization?

• Free up iCloud storage space.
• Switch to cellular data (not recommended, but can be used in emergencies).
• Update macOS and iOS systems.

If the above method doesn't work, try a third-party app like AnyTrans for iOS, which can help you move photos easily.

Why can't my iCloud photos sync?

If your device enters low battery mode, iCloud synchronization will automatically stop. You can force iCloud photos to sync: Open Photos > Library, click All Photos, and then click or click Sync Now. Alternatively, plug the device into the power supply to restore synchronization.

Summarize:

This article introduces common problems and solutions to iCloud photo synchronization, and recommends some auxiliary tools: WiFi Signal, ClearVPN, AnyTrans for iOS, CleanMy®Phone, and Gemini.

FAQ:

• Will iCloud sync all photos? Yes, as long as you use the same Apple ID on all devices and enable iCloud Photos.
• Why is my iCloud sync stuck? It may be that the network connection is disconnected, the device enters low battery mode, or the iCloud storage space is insufficient.
• How long does it take for iCloud photos to sync? Depending on the number and size of the photos, generally speaking, it takes up to 30 minutes to synchronize 1,000 photos under reasonable speed Wi-Fi.
• Why can't I access iCloud photos on my Mac? It may be that the software is outdated, the account is not logged in, the synchronization is not enabled, or the iCloud storage space is insufficient.
• How to sync my iCloud photo library to my Mac? On iOS devices, go to Settings > Your Name > iCloud > Photos > Sync this iPhone; on macOS, go to Apple Menu > System Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Photos > Sync this Mac.
• How to access my iCloud photos across devices? Make sure iCloud Photo Sync is enabled and then use the Photos app or visit icloud.com.

Hope this article helps you solve the problem of iCloud photo synchronization!

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