1. Open the Settings app and click on iCloud in the top left corner.
  2. Scroll down to the bottom and select Photos from the list.
  3. Click on the blue arrow next to Photos and select “Add to Library.”
  4. Type your name and password for your iCloud account into the text field and click on “Add.”
  5. The Photos app will now show a new gallery view, which provides an alternative method of browsing through your photos, similar to how you see it on Apple devices like the iPhone or iPad.

Ways to Use iCloud Photos Integration on Windows 11

Install and setup iCloud on Windows 11

Microsoft today announced the launch of its Microsoft Store on Windows PCs. The new store offers a curated selection of apps, games, music, movies and TV shows for Windows 10 users to purchase and download. ..

To download the iCloud app on your computer, search for “iCloud” in the App Store and download it. ..

Open iCloud and sign in with your Apple account details.

If you have iCloud Drive, Photos, Contacts and Passwords set up on your computer, and you want to keep them safe and secure, you can click the Apply button to add them to your iCloud account.

To open the File Explorer app, press Windows + E on your keyboard. ..

You will view iCloud Drive and iCloud Photos from the left sidebar. ..

Update Microsoft photos on Windows

Open the Microsoft Store on Windows.

To access the library, click on the ‘Library’ icon located in the bottom-left corner of your screen. ..

Windows PC users can get the latest Photos update to improve their photo experience.

Check iCloud photos in Microsoft photos

The Launch Photos app is a great way to store and share photos with your friends and family. You can easily share photos with the app by copying and pasting them into a message or email, or by sharing them on social media.

If you don’t see the iCloud Photos option, enable it from Settings. The iCloud Photos tab will appear from the left sidebar.

Hit the gear icon in the top-right corner of your screen. Select Settings. Select General. Select Keyboard. Select Shortcuts. Select Custom Shortcuts. ..

Apple has added a new toggle in the Photos app that allows users to view their iCloud photos without having to open the Photos app. ..

Add iCloud drive folders to Microsoft photos

Windows 10 users can now launch the Photos app by pressing the Windows key + P. ..

To add a new folder, choose Folders from the sidebar and click ‘Add a folder.’ ..

Open File Explorer and click on the “Open” button.

To access your iCloud Drive, open the left sidebar and click on the iCloud Drive icon. Then select the folder you want to view or work with. ..

We imported the ‘Downloads – Mac’ folder from iCloud Drive. You can see the same Apple Photos icon in the top left corner.

Final Words

The iCloud Photos integration update for the Photos app in Windows 11 is now available. Users must install iCloud for Windows, which is also available on the Microsoft Store, after updating the app through the Microsoft Store in order to get everything up and running. After that, simply allow the photo library sync in the iCloud app by logging in with your Apple ID. As a consequence, the Windows Photos app should instantly display all of your iCloud-stored pictures and videos.