How to Enable or Disable iCloud Photos in Windows 11 Photos App

The Microsoft Photos app connect your iCloud account to Windows Photos is a tool built into your computer. It lets you look at, edit, and organize your pictures. Sometimes, your iCloud photos show up in this app automatically. You might want to see them here, or you might prefer to keep them hidden.

Why manage your iCloud photos?

You may want to hide these photos to keep your app clean or to save space. You might want to enable them if you use an iPhone and want to see your mobile photos on your computer easily.

What happens when you are done?

Once you change these settings, the iCloud folder will either appear or disappear from the left sidebar of your Photos app. You will have a cleaner view that matches your personal needs.

How to show or hide iCloud photos

You can change this setting at any time using the steps below. Note that you do not need admin privileges for these steps.

1. Open the Photos app. You can find this in your Start menu or your All apps list.
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4. Click the Settings button. This looks like a gear icon at the top of the window.
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7. Look for the Personalization section.
8. Find the Show iCloud Photos tile.
9. Click the switch to turn it On to see your photos or Off to hide them.
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Summary

• Managing iCloud photos helps you customize your photo viewing experience.
• You can toggle these photos on or off in the Photos app settings menu.
• This process is simple and does not require administrator access.