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Turn on iCloud Photos. Tap Settings > [your name] > iCloud. Tap Photos, then turn on Sync this iPad. iCloud automatically uploads every photo and video you take to iCloud, so your photos are backed up and in sync, and you can access your library from any device, anytime.
- Set up iCloud Photos
On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > [your name] >...
- Set up iCloud Photos
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- Set up iCloud Photos on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Set up iCloud Photos on your Mac
- Set up iCloud Photos on your Apple TV
- Set up iCloud Photos on your Windows computer
- Use Photos on iCloud.com
You can use iCloud Photos on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, Apple TV, and Windows computer, and on iCloud.com. For an overview of what you can do with iCloud Photos, see Share photos and videos and keep them up to date with iCloud.
Note: Make sure you’re signed in with the same Apple ID on each device. If you have devices where you’re not signed in with your Apple ID or that have iCloud Photos turned off, you won’t be able to access your photos and videos on those devices.
1.On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos.
2.Do one of the following:
•iOS 16, iPadOS 16, or later: Turn on Sync this [device].
•iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or earlier: Turn on iCloud Photos.
3.To view photos and videos stored in iCloud Photos, open the Photos app, then tap Library. All the photos and videos you see are stored in iCloud Photos.
Tip: Scroll to the bottom of your screen to see the syncing status of your photos. See the Apple Support article If your iCloud Photos aren’t syncing to your device.
1.In the Photos app on your Mac, do one of the following:
•macOS 13 or later: Choose Photos > Settings, then click iCloud.
•macOS 12 or earlier: Choose Photos > Preferences, then click iCloud.
2.Select iCloud Photos.
The photos and videos in the Photos app on your Mac are added to iCloud. Also, any photos and videos already stored in iCloud Photos are now available on your Mac.
Note: If you have multiple photo libraries on your Mac, iCloud Photos keeps only the photos and videos in the System Photo Library up to date.
1.On your Apple TV, open the Settings app.
2.Choose Users and Accounts, then select your account.
3.Choose iCloud, then turn on iCloud Photos.
4.To view photos and videos stored in iCloud Photos, open the Photos app, then navigate to the Photos category in the menu bar. All the photos and videos you see are stored in iCloud Photos.
1.If you don’t already have it, get iCloud for Windows. See the Apple Support article Download iCloud for Windows.
2.Open iCloud for Windows, then select Photos.
3.Select iCloud Photos.
If you aren’t prompted to turn on features, click the Options button next to Photos.
4.Click Done, then click Apply.
5.To see photos and videos stored in iCloud Photos, open File Explorer, then click iCloud Photos in the Navigation pane.
You can access your iCloud photos and videos in a web browser on a phone, tablet, or computer.
•Go to icloud.com/photos and sign in with your Apple ID.
For more information on how to use iCloud Photos on iCloud.com, see any of the following:
•On a phone: Use iCloud Photos on iCloud.com
•On a tablet: Use iCloud Photos on iCloud.com
•On a computer: Use iCloud Photos on iCloud.com
May 28, 2022 · First, you must tap onto the Settings app on iPhones and iPad, then choose the Apple ID banner at the top of the Settings page. Next, select "iCloud," followed by "Photos." Next, toggle on "iCloud ...
May 3, 2020 · On iOS, go to Settings—> Apple ID card—> iCloud—> Manage Storage—> Photos. Tap on Disable and Delete. On Mac, go to Apple menu —> System Preferences —> iCloud. Click on Manage and then select iCloud Photos and Disable and Delete. For macOS Catalina+, go to System Preferences > Apple ID > and untick Photos.
Nov 17, 2023 · The Photos apps for Mac, iPhone, and iPad are built to work with iCloud Photos, although users can opt to use local photo libraries on their devices if they prefer. Users ...
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Dec 19, 2021 · On a Mac: Open the Photos app and select Photos > Preferences from the menu bar. Then, switch to the iCloud tab and activate the switch next to Shared Albums. On an iPhone or iPad: Open the Settings app. Then, scroll down and tap Photos. Finally, turn on the switch next to Shared Albums.
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Jun 25, 2018 · To back up photos to iCloud, you have to enable the cloud sync feature for the Photos app first. You can do this by turning on iCloud Photo Library on each of your Apple devices: On a Mac: You can set up cloud sync from the Photos app. Once you have the app open, head to Photos > Preferences > iCloud.
