Apple Photos: Download Originals to This Mac

The Photos app is a default feature on every Mac running OS X Yosemite or later, similar to its counterpart on iPhones and iPads. With the Photos app, you can easily access and manage all your images and videos across your Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac. In this article, we will show you how to enable iCloud Photos, download originals to your Mac, and access photos from iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

To start, you need to open the Photos app on your Mac. You can do this by clicking on the Photos icon in the Launchpad or by pressing Command + Space Bar and typing 'Photos'. Once the Photos app is open, you will see all your images and videos from your other Apple devices like iPhone and iPad appear here.

To enable iCloud Photos, go to Photos > Preferences from the top Menu Bar. Alternatively, press the Command + Comma (,) keys to access the Preferences window directly. Inside the Preferences window, click on 'iCloud' and select 'Enable iCloud Photos'. This will allow all your existing and new pictures from the iPhone Photos app to upload to iCloud.

If you want to download original photos from iCloud to your Mac, go to the Photos app and click on 'Photos' > 'Preferences'. Click on the 'Accounts' tab and select 'iCloud'. Then, click on the 'Download and Keep Originals' option. This will download all your photos from iCloud in their original quality.

Another way to access photos from iCloud is by using a web browser. You can open a web browser like Safari or Chrome and go to icloud.com/photos. Sign in with your Apple ID and password, and you will be able to view all your photos and videos stored on iCloud.

To select and download specific pictures locally, follow these steps: sign in to icloud.com/photos, click on the 'Albums' tab, and select the album containing the photos you want to download. Click on the 'Download' button next to each photo or select multiple photos by checking the boxes next to them and then clicking 'Download'.

In conclusion, the Photos app on your Mac allows you to access and manage all your images and videos across your Apple devices. By enabling iCloud Photos and downloading originals to your Mac, you can enjoy seamless photo management and storage across your devices.

Apple photos download originals to this mac