Download iCloud and Mac Photos into Folders
Photos Takeout makes downloading backups fast and easy.
Backup and download iCloud and Mac Photos library into folders organized by years, albums or dates. Save photos and videos in full resolution, preserving metadata, image formats and organization. Smoothly export even huge libraries (unlike iCloud, which only lets you export 1000 photos at a time). No need to first download originals from iCloud to Mac Photos, no manual effort. Photos Takeout is fast, reliable, and easy to use. It runs entirely on your Mac—Your photos and videos remain private and secure.
Three Clicks is All it Takes.
Source, Destination, Export. Couldn't be simpler.
Or a few more clicks to get more granular. For instance, whether to transfer folders by year or also sub-folders by month. Original photos or edited. Retain the photos’ custom organization in albums, or export in default order. Extract only photos, only videos, or both. Keep metadata, including the titles, descriptions, keywords and locations that you have added via Photos (or remove it all). It can even mirror your folder-album hierarchy in the archived folders. Far more flexible and efficient than Mac Photos app’s native export functionality.
You’ll Love Photos Takeout’s Minimalist Design
All the complexity stays under the hood.
Tap one of the three main buttons: Years, Albums, or Moments. The view expands to show all the folders in that category. Select the ones you want, or export everything. Your iCloud and Mac Photos libraries stay untouched. The files you export are saved safely and smoothly. The in-app User Guide and FAQ contain all the guidance you’ll need. We pride ourselves on our prompt, personalized service - read what others say: Reviews from 9to5Mac, from a leading professional photo organizer, and from app users on our Mac App Store page.
Keep Exported Folders In Sync With Your Library
Use our unique Incremental Exports feature to update your archive
As your Photos library grows over time - you add and edit photos, create new albums, add or rearrange photos in existing albums, or rename old albums - your exported folders need to be updated. Photos Takeout can do this for you. Select Incremental Exports in the Export Options panel, and watch the magic. Amazingly fast - and a lot smarter than exporting the entire Photos library all over again. Your downloaded photo archive being a fully synched backup of your photo collection keeps your irreplaceable photos safe.
