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What Makes MultCloud Perfect for iCloud Photos to Google Drive Backup?

0 Local Storage Required

Back up photos directly between cloud services without saving gigabytes to your iPhone, Mac, or PC. Save precious disk space, device battery, and mobile data.

Offline Background Migration

Once started, feel free to close your browser or shut down your computer. MultCloud runs the entire job on high-speed servers, completely immune to local network drops.

Scheduled Auto-Backup

Set daily, weekly, or monthly schedules to automatically back up photos from iCloud Photos to Google Drive on a regular basis—no manual re-uploads required.

Skip Official Delays

Avoid the 3-to-7-day wait required by Apple’s official privacy portal. Transfer immediately, and freely select specific albums to export straight to your chosen destination folder.

Full Google & Apple Support

Seamlessly connects iCloud Photos/Drive with Google Drive/Photos. Save photos into structured Drive folders or back them up directly to Google Photos.

Multi-Threaded High Speed

Optimized for thousands of high-resolution images and 4K videos. Multi-threaded processing (up to 10 threads) delivers speeds far beyond standard web uploads.

How to Back up iCloud Photos to Google Drive with MultCloud

If you want to move photos from iCloud Photos to Google Drive without downloading gigabytes of files to your phone or computer, MultCloud provides 2 ways to do it.

Limitations:Preset pairs only (iCloud Photos to Google Drive)Must keep browser openNo schedules
Choose iCloud Photos and Google Drive in the online tool Authorize iCloud Photos in the online tool Authorize Google Drive in the online tool

Security Features for iCloud Photos to Google Drive Backup

256-Bit AES Encryption

Uses bank-grade 256-bit AES encryption and SSL during transfer to effectively protect your data from interception, tampering, and unauthorized access.

OAuth System & Full Control

Connects via standard OAuth authorization—MultCloud never sees or stores your cloud passwords. You can revoke access at any time directly from your cloud provider.

Strict GDPR Compliance

Fully compliant with GDPR and international privacy standards. We only process necessary metadata and enforce Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to protect your rights.

Permanent Account Deletion

You hold 100% ownership of your account. Closing your account instantly and permanently wipes all your personal credentials and settings from our database.

Zero Permanent Data Retention

MultCloud never stores your files. Any temporary cache required during transmission is immediately purged from our servers as soon as the task completes.

Photo Integrity Report: What Keeps (and What Changes)

Metadata / Attribute Test Result How It Affects Your Photo Library
Original File Quality 100% Preserved No forced compression. HEIC, RAW, JPEG, and MP4 files retain their bitrates and resolution.
Camera Settings (EXIF) Preserved Camera model, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and focal length embedded in the file remain intact.
Original Date Taken (EXIF) Preserved (File-level) Photos containing standard embedded EXIF timestamps retain their original capture date.
GPS / Location Data Not Preserved Due to cloud API privacy restrictions, embedded GPS co-ordinates/locations are removed during transit.
Google Cloud-Only Timestamps Not Transferred Timestamps modified manually inside Google Photos without updating the original EXIF do not carry over.
System Created/Modified Date May Reset to Transfer Time The destination file-system created or modified date can be reset when the transfer is completed.

iCloud Photos vs Google Drive: Core Difference

Feature iCloud Photos Google Drive
Purpose Photo syncing within Apple ecosystem Cloud storage for files and photos
Free Storage 5 GB 15 GB
Starting Paid Storage 50 GB from $0.99/month with iCloud+ 100 GB with Google One; pricing varies by country/region
Storage Usage Shared with device backups, messages, and other Apple services Shared with Gmail, Google Photos, and Drive files
Best For iPhone and Mac users Cross-platform users
Cross-Platform Access Limited outside the Apple ecosystem Easy access from almost any device
Organization Photos app, albums, memories Folders and file management
Automatic Sync Real-time syncing between Apple devices Requires upload or backup process unless using sync tools

Tip: While iCloud Photos works well for Apple users, backing up iCloud Photos to Google Drive adds extra protection and easier cross-platform access.

Why Back Up iCloud Photos to Google Drive?

Create an Extra Copy of Your Memories

iCloud Photos keeps your photos synced across Apple devices, but storing another copy in Google Drive provides an additional layer of protection against accidental deletion, account issues, or unexpected data loss.

Access Photos Across More Devices

Google Drive makes your photos easier to access from Windows PCs, Android phones, and web browsers, giving you more flexibility beyond the Apple ecosystem.

Free Up iCloud Storage Space

Moving older photos to Google Drive can help clean up iCloud storage, especially when your photo library contains years of high-resolution images and videos.

How to Back Up or Move iCloud Photos to Google Drive on Different Devices

Whether you're using an iPhone, Mac, or Windows PC, here are the step-by-step methods to move your iCloud Photos to Google Drive for a backup.

Back Up iCloud Photos to Google Drive with MultCloud

Whether you use an iPhone, Mac, or Windows PC, MultCloud lets you back up iCloud Photos directly to Google Drive without downloading your entire photo library first.

  • Access from Any Device
  • No Local Storage Needed
  • Built for Large Photo Libraries
  • Automatic Backup Options
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Method 1. Back Up iCloud Photos to Google Drive on iPhone

Tip: Locking screen or switching apps halts Drive uploads—Set Auto-Lock to “Never” during transfer.

  1. Step 1. Open Google Drive AppLaunch the Google Drive app on your iPhone and log into your preferred Google account.
  2. Step 2. Access the Upload MenuTap the + (Create) icon at the bottom right, then select “Upload Files” and tap “Photos and Videos”.
  3. Step 3. Select Your MediaBrowse your iPhone Photos library, choose the photos and videos you want to back up, and tap Upload in the top right corner.
Pros
  • No computer required
  • Easy for selected photos
  • Works well for small backups
Limitations
  • Requires manual selection and upload
  • Not ideal for thousands of photos or large libraries
  • Upload speed depends on your mobile network

Method 2. Move Selected iCloud Photos to Google Drive on Mac

Tip: Dragging files directly forces JPEG compression—Always use “Export Unmodified Originals”.

  1. Step 1. Open Mac PhotosLaunch the Photos app on your Mac and find the items you want to transfer.
  2. Step 2. Select Your PhotosChoose the specific photos, videos, or full albums you wish to back up to Google Drive.
  3. Step 3. Export Original FilesClick “File > Export > Export Unmodified Original For [X] Photos” in the menu bar to save raw, full-quality copies to a local folder.
  4. Step 4. Upload to Google DriveOpen Google Drive in your web browser or open the Drive desktop folder, then drag and drop your exported files into your cloud storage.
Pros
  • Better control over selected photos
  • Keeps original files
  • Suitable for organized photo management
Limitations
  • Requires enough Mac storage
  • Manual export and upload
  • Not convenient for a complete library

Method 3. Transfer iCloud Photos to Google Drive on Windows

Tip: iCloud for Windows commonly freezes without error alerts on libraries over 20GB.

  1. Step 1. Install iCloud for WindowsDownload and install iCloud for Windows from the Microsoft Store, then log in with your Apple ID.
  2. Step 2. Download Photos to PCOpen File Explorer, go to the iCloud Photos folder, and select the photos or videos you wish to download to your local drive.
  3. Step 3. Upload to Google DriveOpen Google Drive in your web browser, click + “New > File upload” (or Folder upload), and select your downloaded iCloud files to transfer them.
Pros
  • Works without Apple hardware
  • Allows local file management
  • Useful for occasional transfers
Limitations
  • Requires local storage space
  • Large libraries download slowly
  • Interruptions can affect the transfer

Backup vs Transfer vs Sync: Which Way Do You Need?

Transfer Backup Sync
Main Purpose Move photos from iCloud to Google Drive Create a second copy of iCloud Photos Keep iCloud and Google Drive updated
Data Relationship One-time copy from source to destination Primary copy + secondary backup copy Two locations stay connected
After Transfer iCloud and Google Drive become independent Google Drive keeps backup versions of photos Changes can continue syncing based on settings
Frequency Usually one-time Scheduled or periodic Continuous or scheduled
Ideal Scenario Moving from Apple ecosystem to Google Moving from Apple ecosystem to Google Maintaining the same photo collection across clouds

How MultCloud Helps You Move, Back Up, and Sync iCloud Photos

No matter why you want to connect iCloud Photos with Google Drive, MultCloud has a solution that fits your needs. Choose Cloud Transfer for one-time migration, Cloud Backup for extra protection, or Cloud Sync for automatic updates.

Cloud Transfer

Move iCloud Photos to Google Drive Once

Best for users who want to migrate their photos permanently.

  • Switch from iCloud to Google Drive
  • Move a large photo library at once
  • Avoid manual download and upload
“I'm moving from iPhone to Android and want all my photos in Google Drive.”

Cloud Backup

Keep a Second Copy of iCloud Photos

Best for users who want extra protection without leaving iCloud.

  • Keep iCloud as your main photo library
  • Store another copy in Google Drive
  • Create scheduled or incremental backups
  • Restore previous backup versions when needed
“My iCloud Photos are important, and I want another backup copy in Google Drive.”

Cloud Sync

Automatically Keep iCloud and Google Drive Connected

Best for users who want future photos to be copied automatically.

  • Automatically sync newly added photos
  • Keep cloud locations updated
  • Reduce repeated manual transfers
“Every new photo I add to iCloud should also appear in Google Drive.”

Where Should You Back up iCloud Photos: Google Drive VS. Google Photos

When backing up iCloud photos, it's essential to choose between Google Drive and Google Photos. Although they share storage space, they are completely separate services—changes or edits made in one will not sync to the other.

Google Drive

Google Drive

Best for File Archiving

  • Preserves folder hierarchies
  • Original raw files & downloads
  • Easy batch downloading
  • Share specific cloud folders like documents
Google Photos

Google Photos

Best for Photo Management

  • Timeline & facial recognition
  • Albums, search, & mobile sync
  • Infinite timeline scrolling
  • Optimized for daily photo viewing
Choose in 5 seconds:

• Need a file copy? → Google Drive

• Need a photo gallery? → Google Photos

Connect and Manage 30+ Cloud Drives in One Place
MultCloud supports over 30 cloud services (nearly 40 integrations), allowing you to connect, manage, and sync files across all your cloud accounts from a single platform.
Google Drive Google Workspace OneDrive OneDrive for Business SharePoint Dropbox Dropbox Business MEGA Google Photos iCloud Photos FTP box box for Business pCloud Baidu Flickr HiDrive Yandex NAS WebDAV MediaFire iCloud Drive WEB.DE Evernote Amazon S3 Wasabi ownCloud MySQL Egnyte put.io ADrive SugarSync Backblaze CloudMe MyDrive Cubby
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More Than Free Cloud to Cloud Backup Tool

Beyond basic cloud to cloud backup, MultCloud offers a complete suite of powerful cloud management tools to streamline your multi-cloud workflow.

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Seamlessly transfer files directly between cloud drives. Move massive data or entire folders across different cloud services automatically—no local downloading or uploading required.

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Cloud-to-Cloud Sync

Keep files consistent across multiple cloud storage platforms in real time or scheduled intervals. Any updates made in one cloud can be automatically reflected in another.

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Easily migrate email attachments and data directly into your cloud storage. Save important emails and attachments from Gmail & Outlook to OneDrive, Google Drive, or other clouds.

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What Our Users Are Saying

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Generous 50GB quota for newcomer

After signing up, they gave me 5GB of storage, which is great. Transferring photos and videos from Google Photos to another cloud was very smooth and worked well.

I am glad services like MultCloud exist. For people living in poor country where mobile data is expensive, MultCloud is a smart solution for moving files from one cloud to another.

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Timothy McCormick2 reviewUS

Worked smoothly, happy with the results

Everything worked smoothly transferring all our data from Dropbox to SharePoint. Couldn't be happier with the results. Also, with the few issues I did have, support was quick to assist in resolving them! Special thanks to Lanry Lucky and his support!

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Joe Price1 reviewGB

Great product and exceptional customer service

Great product and allowed me to move all my photos from OneDrive over to Google Photos! I had 90GB of data and just left it running.

Also I had fantastic interaction with customer service with Lanry Lucky who was exceptional.

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MultCloud Easy to Use Migration

I changed email addresses and needed to moving one cloud data to another cloud and Multcloud site helped me do this. My daughter who is a schoolteacher uses your Multcloud all the time. She guided me through the steps and we were successful. Thank you Excellent and easy to use. I’ll leave similar 5 star on Google to recommend you to others.

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Guillaume Guthrie1 reviewFR

Minimalistic and well designed GUI.

The straightforward experience.Doesnt require much configuration, options menu is well organized and non confusing. Technically efficient. It doesnt lag, it copies well files, with its directory and subdirectory structure. All of the options and buttons are placed in order through the screen and accessible.

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Mike G1 reviewUK

Outstanding product and support

The MultCloud product is really outstanding and really does do exactly what it says "on the tin"... I have been dreading migrating TBs of data from Dropbox Business to Google Workspace and MultCloud made it super easy and painless. It even enabled me to preserve file "created on" and "modified on" dates...AND - their support is second to none. Really outstanding. Thank you.

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FAQs About Backing Up iCloud Photos to Google Drive

By default, iPhones do not automatically back up photos to Google Drive. However, as a workaround, you can turn on iCloud Photos to sync your photos to the cloud, then use MultCloud to set up a scheduled backup task from iCloud Photos to Google Drive.
MultCloud itself acts as a direct pipe between cloud services and does not compress or alter file data during transit. As long as you transfer the original image files directly from iCloud Drive or your source folder, the photos will move over bit-for-bit without any compression or reduction in resolution.
Yes, MultCloud supports transferring Live Photos from iCloud Photos. When you use MultCloud to transfer Live Photos to other cloud services like Google Photos or OneDrive, it moves both the original still image (.heic or .jpg) and its corresponding short video component (.mov).
When using MultCloud to transfer your backed-up photos, albums and metadata are not fully preserved. Apple's native photo album groupings cannot be directly retained. Regarding metadata, core camera details—such as model, aperture, ISO, focal length—and the original EXIF capture time are usually preserved as long as they exist in the source file.
Yes. Cloud-to-cloud transfer tools like MultCloud can move photos directly between iCloud and Google Drive without downloading files to your computer first, saving local storage and reducing manual steps.
Yes, you can easily select specific photos, folders, or individual albums to transfer rather than moving your entire iCloud library. Besides, MultCloud provides custom transfer rules and filter settings. You can set file-extension filters (such as selecting only .jpg, .heic, or .raw files) to include or exclude specific groups of photos automatically.
No. Once your photos are copied to Google Drive, they become independent files. Deleting photos from iCloud Photos will not affect the copies already stored in Google Drive.
Google Photos is designed for managing photo libraries with features like search, albums, and memories. Google Drive is better for storing photos as files and managing them with folders. Choose based on your needs.
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