How to Transfer Photos from One iCloud to Another iCloud

We'll show you how to transfer photos from one iCloud to another iCloud account in this article. Although iCloud is designed to keep your data safe and secure, there are times when you may need to transfer photos from one account to another. Whatever the reason, transferring photos from one iCloud account to another is a simple process. Just follow the steps below, and you'll have your photos transferred quickly. We also offer you a tool to transfer photos from one PC to another PC in the end.

Introduction

iCloud is a cloud storage tool from Apple Inc. launched on October 12, 2011. As of February 2016, the service had 782 million users. This service enables users to store photos, files, passwords, notes, etc. Overall, it is a convenient way to store data and keep it organized, accessible, and safe.

If you have multiple iCloud accounts, you may want to transfer photos from one account to another. There are a few different ways to do this, and the method you choose will depend on the number of photos you want to transfer and the devices you're using.

Transfer Photos from One iCloud to Another iCloud on iPhone/iPad

One option to transfer photos from one iCloud to another iCloud is logging in your old and new iCloud accounts in sequence on your iPhone/iPad. To do this, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Go to "Settings" and tap your name.

Step 2: Sign out your Apple ID.

Step 3: Enter your Apple password in the pop-up window, and click "Turn off". After this, the feature of "Find My iPhone" will be turned off.

Step 4: You can choose to keep the photos on your iPhone/iPad. Click "Sign out".

Step 5: Sign in another Apple ID.

Step 6: Click “Merge”.

Step 7: Go to "iCloud" and click "Photos". Then photos saved on your phone from your previous iCloud account will be synced to the new iCloud account.

That's it! Now, you've successfully transferred your photos from one iCloud to another iCloud account on your iPhone/iPad.

Transfer Photos from One iCloud to Another iCloud on Mac

People who use a Mac may want to transfer photos between iCloud on Mac. To do this, you can go to the iCloud official website to download or upload your photos.

Step 1: Go to the iCloud website on Mac.

Step 2: Sign in your old Apple ID.

Step 3: Click "Photos" to see all your photos save on iCloud.

Step 4: Select photos you want to transfer. Download these photos.

You can sign in to your new Apple ID before and download these photos on your current iCloud Drive.

You can download these photos to a local drive if you haven't signed in with the new Apple ID. Then, Sign in new Apple ID on the website, and upload the photos on your Mac.

Transfer Photos between iCloud on PC

The steps of transferring photos between iCloud on PC are similar to the steps on Mac because both need to sign in with Apple ID on the iCloud official website.

Step 1: Go to the iCloud website (https://www.icloud.com/) on PC.

Step 2: Sign in your old Apple ID.

Step 3: Click "Photos" to see all your photos save on iCloud.

Step 4: Select photos you want to transfer. Download these photos.

Step 5: Sign in your new Apple ID. Upload the photos to your new Apple ID.

Transfer Photos Between iCloud via Airdrop

Besides, you can choose Airdrop if you want to transfer a few photos between two devices with different iCloud accounts. Airdrop is a great and convenient feature to transfer files between Apple devices.

Step 1: Choose the photos you want to transfer between iCloud accounts in "Photos".

Step 2: Tap the share icon below and click "Airdrop"

Step 3: Select a device you want to transfer.

Note: Airdrop can detect only the devices around you. You can use this feature to transfer photos between two devices with different iCloud accounts (for example, transfer from your iPhone to your friend's iPhone). Moreover, you can transfer photos between two devices with the same iCloud accounts (for example, transfer from your iPhone to your Mac).

Share Photos with Another iCloud via Shared Albums

One easy way to share and transfer photos from one iCloud to another is using the Shared Albums in Photos. With Shared Albums, you can select which photos you'd like to share and then invite people with another iCloud account to view and contribute to the album. Other people can also download the photos in this album.

Step 1: Go to "Settings" and tap your name at the top.

Step 2: Click "iCloud", and then click "Photos".

Step 3: Turn on "Shared Albums".

Step 4: Go to "Photos" and select photos you want to share.

Step 5: Click "Add to Shared Albums". You can choose to add them to an exciting shared album or create a new shared album.

If you want to create a new shared album, you also need to type the iCloud account you want to share. You will receive an invitation on your second iCloud account. Accept the invitation, and you can share photos with another iCloud.

Bonus Tip: Transfer Photos from One PC to Another

When you are upgrading to a new Mac and want to transfer photos from one iCloud to another iCloud, you can choose the above method based on your requirements. However, what can users of Windows PC use when they want to change their computer? Don't worry; EaseUS Todo PCTrans can help.

EaseUS Todo PCTrans is a professional transfer software that transfers everything, including photos, documents, games, settings, and even user accounts, from one PC to another. You can also use this software to move program files to another drive. 

Step 1. Open EaseUS Todo PCTrans on both of your computers. Choose "PC to PC" to go to the next step.

Step 2. Make sure you have chosen the right transfer direction.

"New" - Move data from old computer to current new computer.

"Old" - Move data from current old n computer to remote new computer.

Step 3. Connect two PCs via the network by entering the password or verification code of the target PC. Besides, make sure you have chosen the right transfer direction and click "Connect" to continue.

The verification code is on the right top of the "PC to PC" main screen on the target computer.

Step 4. Then, choose "Files" to select files to transfer. Select the specific files as you want. What's more, you can click the Edit icon to customize the storage path for transferred data.

Step 5. Now, click "Transfer" to begin to transfer files from PC to PC. The size of the file determines the transfer time. Wait patiently.

EaseUS Todo PCTrans is a quick and easy way to transfer photos from one PC to another. With just a few clicks, you can transfer everything with ease. So if you're looking for an easy way to transfer files between two PCs, look no further than EaseUS Todo PCTrans.

Conclusion

This article provides different methods with step-by-step instructions for transferring photos from one iCloud to another. I hope you can transfer your photos successfully between iCloud with the help of these steps.

For users of the Windows operating system without iCloud, we recommend EaseUS Todo PCTrans. It is a professional and easy-to-use tool that can transfer photos between PCs in a few simple clicks without losing any quality. As a result, this software is the ideal tool for transferring photos between PCs.