Lift your iPhone footage out of iCloud, organized for post.
Have a question, found a bug, or need help with an export? Reach out directly — I read every message.
Make sure Photos access is granted in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Photos. CloudLift needs full access to read your library.
Videos stored only in iCloud need to be downloaded before export. This is normal — speed depends on your connection and the size of the files.
CloudLift saves a secure bookmark to your chosen folder. If the folder was moved or renamed, use the Change button in the Export panel to re-select it.
No. CloudLift only reads from your Photos library and copies files to the destination you choose. Nothing is ever deleted or modified.
Email support with a description of what happened and your macOS version. Screenshots or screen recordings are always helpful.
CloudLift is a macOS app by Jeff Pinilla — filmmaker, editor, and tools builder. Built for people who shoot on iPhone and edit seriously.