How to restore photos from iCloud backup?

In order to save the data stored on our iPhone/iPad, a backup function is provided. You can make a backup via iTunes or via iCloud - whichever is more convenient for you. Few of you know that it is not necessary to do a full data recovery on your iPhone or computer. You can obtain individual file types. In this article, we will tell you in detail how to download photos from iCloud backup to your computer. To perform this task, additional software is required - the UltData utility.

How to Pull and Extract Photos from iCloud Backup

The program allows you to recover deleted or lost data from your iPhone or iPad. You can also extract photos, videos, contacts, correspondence, messages and other types of data from a backup, regardless of how it was made - via iCloud or iTunes.

How to Retrieve Photos from iCloud Backup on iPhone or Computer

Below we will look at detailed instructions on how to extract photos from iCloud backup. Please note that you can retrieve photos from the iCloud cloud either on your iPhone or on your computer.

1. Download the UltData program from the official Tenorshare website. Install the utility on your computer.

2. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer. Then run the UltData program, wait a while - the utility will recognize your device.

3. Next, in the top panel, you need to select the appropriate data recovery method. You can recover deleted or lost data directly from the iOS device itself, or from iTunes or iCloud backup files. Select "Recover from iCloud Backup Files".


4.You will be asked to enter your iCloud account personal information - Apple ID and password, then a verification code that will be sent to your device. After this, you will see a list of all backups made in iCloud. Select the one you need and click on the “Next” button.



6. The program will take some time to download iCloud backup files. Please wait and do not disconnect your device.


7. When the process is completed, you will see a photo on the screen. Using the preview function, select the photos you want to get from your iCloud backup. Then click the "Restore" button. At the end, you can choose where to save the pulled photos from the iCloud cloud - to your device or to your computer.


UltData can be used on both Mac and Windows. You can use a trial version with limited features, or purchase the full version.