How to move iCloud media to Google Photos

There are multiple reasons why storing your iCloud media on Google Photos may be right for you. If your iCloud media storage is more than the amount of free space on your new phone, you'll need a cloud solution anyway. However, even if you have the space on your phone, storing in Google Photos allows you to keep free space on your device and lets you view your photos and videos from other devices when using your Google account.
Galaxy S25 Ultra receiving photos from an iCloud cloud icon while images transfer into the phone gallery.
Galaxy S25 Ultra receiving photos from an iCloud cloud icon while images transfer into the phone gallery.

How to move iCloud media to Google Photos

1

Confirm iCloud Photos is enabled on your iPhone.

  1. On your iPhone, open Settings, then tap on your name at the top.
  2. Tap iCloud, and then tap Photos.
  3. Make sure the switch is turned on next to iCloud Photos to assure that your photos are being stored in your iCloud account.
    Screenshot of iCloud Photos setting
2

Request to transfer a copy of your data.

  1. In a web browser on your iPhone, navigate to privacy.apple.com.
  2. Tap Request to transfer a copy of your data.
    Screenshot of the Apple Privacy page with Transfer Request link
  3. You may need to verify your identity and log in with your Apple ID. 
3

Select iCloud photos and videos.

Tap iCloud photos and videos, and then tap Next. Under Select destination, tap Google Photos, check the boxes next to Photos and Videos to transfer both, and then tap Continue.

Screenshot showing the Apple Privacy page with the option to export to Google Photos 

Note
The Google account you are transferring to must have enough data to store the photos and videos. You will see an alert during this process that shows you the specific required amount based on the storage size of your iCloud photos and videos.
4

Sign in to the Google account where you are transferring the data.

You will be asked to sign into the Google account in which you would like to store your iCloud photos and videos. Enter your account credentials and any two-factor authentication methods that may be required using the prompts on screen.
5

Wait for the transfer to complete.

After you've logged in and initiated your transfer, you will see a notice that says the process can take between three and seven days. Once the transfer is complete, you will receive an email notification to the email associated with your iCloud account. You can also check the status of your transfer at: privacy.apple.com/account.
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