One common issue is when iCloud Photos fails to sync with the Photos app on your Mac.

Let’s take a look at why this happens, and the steps you might take to fix it.

This will give you an idea of exactly what the problem is.

Photos app on Mac showing iCloud photos sync status.

To do this:

It may say various things, including “Last Synced” if syncing is complete.

As it’s an optional feature provided byApple’s iCloud service, it’s not activated automatically.

This will replace the full-resolution photos and videos with smaller, lower-resolution versions.

Activate iCloud photos on Mac.

you could still download the full-resolution versions anytime from iCloud.

Another way to do this is to ensure that iCloud Photos is enabled in the System options.

After that, sign in again using the same Apple ID associated with your other devices.

iCloud photos activation from System Settings.

If there areissues with your Wi-Fi, resolve them before resuming iCloud syncing.

Go to System parameters > Apple ID > iCloud and click Manage tocheck your iCloud storage.

If your storage space is low, uploads for new photos and videos will pause.

Apple ID section in the System Settings.

To fix this issue,free up some iCloud spaceby removing unnecessary files from your account.

This includes apps, photos, videos, and other files.

Alternatively, consider upgrading your current iCloud plan.

iCloud account storage management on Mac.

Apple provides various plans for additional account storage.

By default, you get 5GB of free iCloud space per Apple ID.

Force closing and reopening the Photos app can often help you deal with the issue.

Force quit application window quitting Photos app on Mac.

To do it:

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To turn this feature off:

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In this situation, repairing the library may fix the issue.

Setting Low Power Mode to Never on Mac.

This process may take some time, depending on the size of your Photos library.

When yourMac’s battery is low, it prioritizes essential background processes that may affect iCloud Photos syncing.

For this:

Allow your Mac to shut down and restart completely.

Repair Photos library on Mac.

Finding the exact reason preventing your Mac from syncing with iCloud Photos may be frustrating.

Their expert team can provide additional guidance and help you identify any underlying issues interfering with the syncing process.

Select the restart option in macOS

Software update screen on Mac.