iCloud Photos backup, made for Windows

Your memories.
Your own
copy.

Browse and back up iCloud Photos. Upload local originals and move photos between accounts.
Keep every memory, wherever it goes.

Download for Windows Why make a backup?

Windows 11 x64 · iCloud Photos

Memories to keep: cherry blossoms at Mount Fuji, a girl with her golden retriever, and a seaside train
Originals & Live Photos
Automatic backups
Your local storage

Why keep a separate copy?

Sync is convenient.
A separate copy is reassuring.

01

Deletions sync, too.

A deletion in iCloud can reach your other devices. Completed local backups are not automatically deleted with the cloud copy.

02

Memories keep growing.

Save original photos and videos to a drive you choose, and build an independent archive of the moments you collect.

03

Manual backups get forgotten.

Set a schedule to save new photos. Resume interrupted tasks instead of organizing everything from scratch.

Meet PhotoKeeper

From browsing to backup.
Simple at every step.

Upload local photosMove between accountsAndroid motion photos
Photo browsingOriginals & LiveAutomatic backupLocal storage
PhotoKeeper gallery with albums, search, filters, and photo thumbnails
Illustrative client screenshots · Some features require an activated license

See it first.
Choose what to save.

Explore your iCloud photos in a familiar gallery. Find moments by date, album, or keyword, then download the original photos and videos you want.

  • Browse by date and album
  • Search photos and videos
  • Download originals on demand
PhotoKeeper viewer showing a mountain lake and Live Photo playback controls
Illustrative client screenshots · Some features require an activated license

Keep the detail.
Relive the moment.

Keep original photo and video files. Explore the details on a larger screen and play Live Photos, preserving both the picture and the moment around it.

  • Save original quality
  • View photos, videos, and Live Photos
  • Open local files independently
PhotoKeeper backup view with destination folder, scope, and schedule settings
Illustrative client screenshots · Some features require an activated license

Life moves on.
Your backup keeps up.

Choose what to back up and how often. Save new photos incrementally, follow progress and history, and continue when a task is interrupted.

  • Run manually or on a schedule
  • Avoid downloading completed files again
  • Review progress and backup results
PhotoKeeper storage settings showing the primary and optional second backup folders
Illustrative client screenshots · Some features require an activated license

Your destination.
Your decision.

Save originals to a folder on your computer or an external drive. Enable a second backup to download once and keep another copy in a separate folder.

  • Choose your own folders
  • Keep an optional second local copy
  • PhotoKeeper does not host your photos

More ways to keep your photos

Bring your photos together.
Keep the moments moving.

From a folder on your computer to a new iCloud account, give your photos a place to go.

Computer or drive
Your iCloud

Upload local photos

Bring photos, videos, and Live Photos from your computer into your own iCloud library.

  • Add files or entire folders
  • Common photo, video, and supported RAW formats
  • Keep originals and existing date, location, and camera details
Source iCloud
Destination iCloud

Move between accounts

Copy selected photos or a whole library to another iCloud account, keeping the source content.

  • Photos, videos, and Live Photos together
  • Preserve originals, existing metadata, and hidden status
  • Retry interruptions using saved, verified progress
Android motion photo
Apple Live Photo

Android motion photos

Convert supported Android motion photos into Live Photos and upload them to iCloud to enjoy on iPhone. Compatibility depends on the original file format.

  • Automatically detect supported original files
  • Keep the motion and sound
  • Convert and upload as Apple Live Photos

Uploads are read back and verified. Resume interrupted tasks from their saved history while PhotoKeeper is running.

How it works

A backup habit,
in three simple steps.

Connect your own iCloud photo library, choose a destination, and set your backup schedule.

01

Sign in to your Apple Account

Complete sign-in and two-factor authentication in the client to connect your iCloud Photos library.

02

Choose a home for your photos

Select a local folder or external drive, choose your backup scope, and leave enough room for the originals.

03

Set your backup in motion

Activate a license, then start manually or set a schedule. Cloud backups run while the app is open and online.

Your photos stay on storage you control.

PhotoKeeper exchanges media directly with the iCloud accounts you select. Backups stay on your storage; we do not host your photo library.

Privacy Policy

Frequently asked questions

A few things
before you begin.

Support & Lifecycle
Why back up if I already use iCloud?

iCloud Photos keeps devices in sync, including deletions. PhotoKeeper helps you save an additional, independent local copy. Completed backup files are not automatically removed when cloud content is deleted. It does not automatically clean up or free iCloud storage.

What can I do during the free trial?

After signing in to iCloud, choose Start free trial for 7 days of full library synchronization, original downloads, and manual or automatic backups. No card is required. Each iCloud account has one trial; reinstalling or changing devices does not restart it. After expiry, activation is required for cloud operations. Local photos remain available to view, open and export.

Can I use an external drive?

Yes. Choose a local folder or a supported external drive, and optionally enable a second backup folder. Keep the drive connected with sufficient free space. Network storage is outside formal support for the initial release.

Which systems are supported? Do I need to stay online?

Supported systems are Windows 11 x64 versions supported by Microsoft. Cloud access, purchase and license refresh require internet. Offline authorization lasts up to 24 hours during the first 15 days after purchase or upgrade and while a refund is pending, otherwise up to 30 days. Existing local files remain accessible.

Practical guides

A little help with your photo library.

Explore the guides

The next memory deserves a home, too.

Connect your own iCloud photo library, choose a destination, and set your backup schedule.

Download for Windows

Windows 11 x64 · iCloud Photos

Windows 11 x64 · iCloud Photos and two-factor authentication required