Comment on photos in shared albums in iCloud for Windows
Anyone who subscribes to a shared album can read the comments posted to photos and videos in the album.
Before getting started, find out which version of iCloud for Windows you have.
Note: You can only see shared albums on your PC if you turn on the Shared Albums feature in the iCloud for Windows app.
See comments in shared albums
On your Windows computer, do one of the following:
In iCloud for Windows version 10 or later: Choose Start menu > iCloud Shared Albums.
In iCloud for Windows version 7: Open File Explorer (Windows 8 or later) or Windows Explorer (Windows 7), click iCloud Photos in the Navigation pane, then double-click the Shared folder.
Do any of the following:
See comments in any shared album: Double-click the album, then select a photo or video.
See recent comments: Double-click the Activity stream, then scroll through Recent Updates on the right.
Comment on or like a photo or video
You can comment on or like any photo or video in a shared album you own or subscribe to.
On your Windows computer, do one of the following:
In iCloud for Windows version 10 or later: Choose Start menu > iCloud Shared Albums.
In iCloud for Windows version 7: Open File Explorer (Windows 8 or later) or Windows Explorer (Windows 7), click iCloud Photos in the Navigation pane, then double-click the Shared folder.
Select a photo or video in any shared album, then do any of the following:
Enter a comment, then click Post.
Click Like.
If you own a shared album, you receive a notification when a subscriber adds a comment to or likes a photo or video in that album. If you’re a subscriber to a shared album, you receive notifications when another subscriber comments on or likes a photo or video only if you already commented on or liked it.
Delete a comment or unlike a photo or video
The owner of a shared album can delete anyone’s comments. Subscribers to a shared album can only delete their own comments.
On your Windows computer, do one of the following:
In iCloud for Windows version 10 or later: Choose Start menu > iCloud Shared Albums.
In iCloud for Windows version 7: Open File Explorer (Windows 8 or later) or Windows Explorer (Windows 7), click iCloud Photos in the Navigation pane, then double-click the Shared folder.
Do any of the following:
Delete a comment: Select a photo or video with a comment, hold the pointer over the comment author’s name, then click the X that appears.
Stop liking a photo or video: Select one you liked, then click Like again.