Operation Modes¶
Changed in version 1.8.0: Added --delete-after-download parameter
icloudpd works in one of three modes of operation:
- Copy
Download assets from iCloud that are are not in the local storage
This is the default mode
- Sync
Download assets from iCloud that are are not in the local storage (same as Copy). In addition, delete local files that were removed in iCloud (moved into “Recently Deleted” album)
This mode is selected with
--auto-deleteparameter- Move
Download assets from iCloud that are are not in the local storage (same as Copy). Then delete assets in iCloud that are in local storage, optionally leaving recent ones in iCloud
This mode is selected with
--keep-icloud-recent-daysparameter