How does Parachute Backup access photos and files?

Parachute Backup works directly with what is available on your device and in your Apple Account. There is no separate sign-in.

On Mac

iCloud: to include iCloud Photos or iCloud Drive, sign in to iCloud in System Settings > Apple Account.

Photos: Parachute Backup works with your System Photo Library. You can have several libraries on a Mac, but only one is the System Photo Library (Apple Support). To include iCloud Photos, turn on Photos in System Settings > Apple Account > iCloud (Apple Support).

Files: Parachute Backup can copy any folder your Mac can access. To include iCloud Drive, turn on Drive in System Settings > Apple Account > iCloud (Apple Support).

On iPhone and iPad

iCloud: to include iCloud Photos or iCloud Drive, sign in to iCloud in Settings > Apple Account.

Photos: Parachute Backup works with the photo library on your device. To include iCloud Photos, turn on Photos in Settings > Apple Account > iCloud (Apple Support).

Files: Parachute Backup can copy any folder available in the Files app. To include iCloud Drive, turn on Drive in Settings > Apple Account > iCloud (Apple Support).