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How long does it take to download An iCloud Backup?

20 GB
about 26m 40s on 100 Mbps

An iCloud Backup is typically about 20 GB. About the size of a 4K movie.

Download time by connection speed

Connection speedDownload time
1 Mbps1d 20h
5 Mbps8h 53m
10 Mbps4h 26m
25 Mbps1h 46m
50 Mbps53m 20s
100 Mbps26m 40s
250 Mbps10m 40s
500 Mbps5m 20s
1000 Mbps2m 40s

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About downloading an icloud backup

A device iCloud backup is typically 10-30 GB depending on photos and app data.

iCloud backs up daily over Wi-Fi while charging — only changes upload after the first time.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to download an icloud backup on 100 Mbps?
At 100 Mbps, An iCloud Backup (about 20 GB) downloads in roughly 26m 40s.
How long on a slow 10 Mbps connection?
On a 10 Mbps connection it takes about 4h 26m.
How big is an icloud backup?
An iCloud Backup is typically about 20 GB. A device iCloud backup is typically 10-30 GB depending on photos and app data.

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