topic EOS Utility 3.18.41 cannot use iCloud Folder in Camera Software

EOS Utility 3.18.41 cannot use iCloud Folder

SpagVR — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:53:56 GMT

When trying to set a Destination Folder for image copy in EOS Utility to iCloud folder, I get the error "You do not have access permission for the folder. Please select a different folder."

The system folder path is "/Users/MyName/Library/Mobile Documents/com~apple~CloudDocs/Pictures/Canon" or "/iCloud/Pictures/Canon"

All other apps I use can create and access folders in iCloud, including macOS Image Capture.

I've tried the EOS Utility on macOS Sonoma and Sequoia (most recent versions) with same result. I checked the permissions of the EOS utility app, and they are the same as other apps.

Anyone else have success using the EOS Utility to write to iCloud Drive?

Re: EOS Utility 3.18.41 cannot use iCloud Folder

peterlaing64 — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:33:30 GMT

Hi! I've been having the same problem for a little while now. I think I've found the best way to do it.

1( Turn on iCloud syncing so it syncs your desktop and documents folders.

2( Make a folder in documents for your imports (name it something like "EOS_IMPORTS")

3( Select that as your imports folder in EOS Utility

4( Create a separate archive folder that you move the photos to when you're done reviewing them (I Use adobe Bridge because it's free and great for a ton of things.[Removed 3rd party link]

This should be a great workflow, in theory. Let me know if it doesn't work.

Re: EOS Utility 3.18.41 cannot use iCloud Folder

Waddizzle — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:56:14 GMT

“ Hi! I've been having the same problem for a little while now. I think I've found the best way to do it. “

The EOS Utility only knows how to write to local storage. Nice work around.