For those looking to move a massive library (e.g., 50GB+) to a PC for permanent storage or to quit iCloud, the Apple Privacy Portal is the hidden "power user" move.
Sign in with your Apple ID, select your photos (hold Ctrl to click multiple), and hit the download icon (cloud with a down arrow). The Review: It’s fast and works on any computer. How To Icloud Photos To Windows Pc
Apple currently caps web downloads at 1,000 items at a time . If you have 5,000 photos, you’ll have to do it in five batches. For those looking to move a massive library (e