How to Share Your Gallery (with iCloud)

If your photos are backed up to iCloud, you can share them in bulk by following these steps:

Step 1: Access Apple’s Data & Privacy Website

  1. Go to privacy.apple.com.
  2. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.

Step 2: Request a Copy of Your Data

  1. After logging in, find the section "Data and Privacy" and click "Request a copy of your data
  2. Select "iCloud Photos and videos" 
  3. Select only "Photos" as the type of data you want to download.
  4. Click "Continue" at the bottom of the page.

Step 3: Choose File Format & Size

  1. Select the preferred file format and maximum file size. The default settings work for most users, but you can adjust them if needed.
  2. Click "Complete Request" to submit your data request.

Step 4: Wait for Data Processing & Download

  1. Apple will begin preparing your data. The processing time varies based on the number of photos you have and can take anywhere from a few hours to several days.
  2. Once your data is ready, you will receive an email with a download link.
  3. Follow the email instructions to download your photos. The files will be provided in a ZIP format that you can extract on your computer.

Step 5: Share the ZIP File with Us

  1. Once the ZIP file is downloaded, upload it to Google Drive or WeTransfer.
  2. Share the download link with us at service.kidbook@gmail.com.
  3. In the email, include your baby's name (e.g., "Baby Olivia's Photos") to help us identify your files.
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