How to convert iphone icloud images on compurer to real photo files?

My question again: I have transferred photos from my iphone to Windows 11 via icloud -- apparently only the thumbnails (reference images) transferred from the iphone to the computer (based on what someone wrote on line) but not the information behind them -- so it is impossible to save them as real photos, and then edit them in LightRoom. ===>>> How do I create real images out of these icloud thumbnails???? A better way to download photos form iphone?

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Hello, ATSweet

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

It sounds like you're dealing with a common issue where only the thumbnails of your iCloud photos have been downloaded to your Windows 11 PC. You can go to iOS Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos and turn on iCloud Photos. Download and install iCloud for Windows from the Microsoft Store. This will allow you to download the full-resolution versions of your photos.

When signing in, ensure that "Photos" is checked.

To better download photos from iPhone, consider connecting your iPhone to your PC using a USB cable, and then importing your photos directly from your phone.

Yuhao L

Microsoft Community Technical Support

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Last updated March 7, 2025 Views 15 Applies to: