Welcome to our guide on how to share photos from iCloud with non-Apple users! In this article, we’ll show you a quick and easy way to share your iCloud photos across platforms. Let’s get started!
Update iCloud Settings
The default setting in iCloud doesn’t allow sharing with non-iPhone users, so we need to make a small adjustment. Here’s how:
- Open the Settings menu on your iPhone.
- Select iCloud, then Apps Using iCloud, and finally Photos.
- Toggle on iCloud Photo Sharing.
Create a Shared Album
Now that we’ve made the necessary settings adjustment, let’s create a shared album:
- Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the cloud icon at the bottom center of the Albums page.
- If you don’t have any approved albums yet, the page may appear blank. Not to worry!
- Tap the blue arrow and the word “Share” in the top left corner.
- On the next page, tap the plus sign at the top left to create a new album.
- Give your album a name and tap Next.
- Add the non-Apple users you want to share the album with from your contact list and tap Create.
- You can now go back to your original album’s home page, open the shared album, and add any images you want to share by tapping the plus sign.
Sharing the Album with Non-Apple Users
With your shared album ready, it’s time to share it with your non-Apple friends and family members:
- Select the shared album in the menu on the left side of the Photos app.
- Tap on the “People” icon.
- Choose “Public Website” to generate a URL that anyone can use to access the album.
More Ways to Share
Now that you know how to share photos from iCloud with non-Apple users, here are some additional tips:
- Consider using third-party cloud storage platforms like Google Photos or Dropbox, as they offer seamless cross-platform sharing.
- Explore other sharing options within your iCloud settings, such as shared albums via email invitation or social media platforms.
We hope you found this article helpful in sharing your precious memories with loved ones, regardless of their device preference. Happy sharing!
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