Can I restore iPhone from iCloud backup on my Windows PC but not for everything?

This is a pretty challenging task for iPhone users as directly restoring iPhone from iCloud backup does not support partial data restore. If you don't want to restore everything from iCloud backup but still need certain data, here are some options.

Method 1. Selective iCloud Restore

Unfortunately, Apple does not offer an official way to selectively restore only specific data from iCloud. However, you can manually retrieve some types of data:

• Photos & Videos: If you have iCloud Photos enabled, your pictures and videos can be accessed directly in the Photos app.
• Contacts, Calendars, Notes: These sync automatically when you sign into your iCloud account.
• Messages: If you use iCloud Messages, your conversations will sync without restoring everything.
• Apps & App Data: You can manually reinstall apps from the App Store without using the full backup.

Method 2. Use iCloud.com to Download Data

You can go to iCloud.com on a computer and download:

• Contacts
• Notes
• iCloud Drive files
• Calendar events

Then, transfer them manually to your device.

Method 3. Manual Data Transfer

If you have an old device:

1. Transfer important files manually via AirDrop, iCloud Drive, or Google Drive.
2. Sync contacts and calendars with iCloud or Google.
3. Manually reinstall apps from the App Store.