Upload and download files from iCloud Drive on iCloud.com

You can upload files from a computer to iCloud Drive. Files you upload are visible on any device that has iCloud Drive turned on.

If you have an iPhone or iPad, the files appear in the Files app. If you have a Mac, they appear in the Finder. You can also download files from iCloud Drive to copy them to your device.

Upload files

Go to icloud.com/iclouddrive, then sign in to your Apple Account (if necessary).
Select in the iCloud Drive toolbar.
If you don’t see the button, make sure you’re not viewing the Recently Deleted or Shared folder.
Do either of the following:
- On a phone or tablet: Select either Photo Library or Choose Files, then select the files and photos you want to upload or select Take Photo or Video.
- On a computer: Select the files you want to upload, then select Upload. You can also drag files from the desktop or a folder to the iCloud Drive window (or a folder icon in the iCloud Drive window).
Tip: To see details about the files you’re uploading from your phone or tablet — including filenames and upload status — tap Show Details. On your computer, upload details are automatically shown in the sidebar on the right side of the screen.

Some apps, like Pages, Numbers and Keynote, have their own folders in iCloud Drive. You can upload a file into an app’s folder only if the app can open the file.

Download files

Changes you make to a downloaded file appear only on your device unless you subsequently upload the file to iCloud Drive.

Go to icloud.com/iclouddrive, then sign in to your Apple Account (if necessary).
Select the files you want to download, then select in the iCloud Drive toolbar.
The files are downloaded to the location specified in your web browser’s settings.

Tip: You can also download files directly from the iCloud.com homepage. In the Drive tile, select a file, then choose Download File.

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Upload and download files from iCloud Drive on iCloud.com

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