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Microsoft Photos vs Apple Photos: catalog facts
Microsoft Photos	Apple Photos
Free Free and included with Windows.	Free Included with Apple devices; extra iCloud storage is a separate purchase.
Windows	macOS, iOS
Preinstalled and updated through the Microsoft Store Combines local photos and OneDrive in one gallery	Built into every Mac, iPhone and iPad Search by people, places, objects and events
Windows only iCloud Photos integration requires Windows 11	Only available on Apple platforms Cross-device sync depends on iCloud
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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