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Jovial_perspective0247
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Jul 4, 2026 10:36 PM UTC
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Ability to read from iCloud Drive

Currently Lightroom Mobile on iOS can only import photos from the Apple Photos app. It would be great if we had the ability to import and save to iCloud Drive. I would also like the ability to be able to choose Lightroom as an app to open photos with when selecting “Open With” within iCloud Drive. 

      Jim Wilde
      Jim WildeCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      Jul 5, 2026 3:59 PM UTC

      In the LrMobile app you need to be using the Lightroom tab, not the Device tab, then tap on the Import/Add Photos button:

       

      Then you should see this screen where you select the Files option:

       

       

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      JohanElzenga
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      JohanElzengaCommunity Expert
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      Jul 5, 2026 8:28 AM UTC

      Lightroom Mobile can already import from iCloud Drive. If you tap on the blue import button, then one of the options is the File app. That app allows importing from iCloud Drive as well as external hard drives. You cannot save to iCloud Drive, but you can export to it using the same path.

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      Jovial_perspective0247Author
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      Jul 5, 2026 2:09 PM UTC

      I did find the option to save exports to the Files app, however, I cannot find a way at all to import from the Files app or iCloud Drive. I am using both an iPhone and an iPad and it’s the same. The app only gives me the option to import from the device which is the Photos app. 

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      Jim Wilde
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      Jim WildeCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      Jul 5, 2026 3:59 PM UTC

      In the LrMobile app you need to be using the Lightroom tab, not the Device tab, then tap on the Import/Add Photos button:

       

      Then you should see this screen where you select the Files option:

       

       

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