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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 and use iCloud Photos
In iOS 17 or earlier, open the Photos app, go to the Library...
- Set up and use iCloud Photos
- Overview
- How iCloud Photos works
- Turn on iCloud Photos
- What happens when you edit or delete photos
- Download copies of your photos and videos
- Make sure that you have enough storage
- Pause library uploads to iCloud
iCloud Photos works with the Photos app to keep your photos and videos securely stored in iCloud, and up to date on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, Apple TV, and iCloud.com.
•How iCloud Photos works
•Turn on iCloud Photos
•What happens when you edit or delete photos
•Download copies of your photos and videos
•Make sure that you have enough storage
iCloud Photos automatically keeps every photo and video you take in iCloud, so you can access your library from any device, anytime you want. Any changes you make to your collection on one device change on your other devices too. Your photos and videos are organized into Years, Months, Days, and All Photos. And all of your Memories and People & Pet...
On your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro
1.Go to Settings > [your name]. 2.Tap iCloud. 3.Tap Photos, then tap the switch next to Sync this [device].
On your Mac
1.Choose Apple menu > System Settings or choose Apple menu > System Preferences. 2.Click Apple ID. 3.Click iCloud in the sidebar, then select Photos. 4.Click the switch next to Sync this Mac.
On Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD
1.Go to Settings > Users and Accounts. 2.Select iCloud. 3.Turn on iCloud Photos.
Edits show up on all of your devices
When you make edits in the Photos app on your iPhone or iPad or on your Mac, the photo automatically updates across all your devices, including your Apple TV. So when you crop or enhance a photo from your iPhone, you see the changes when you access your library from your Mac. Your original photos and videos are stored in iCloud and you can go back to them at any time, and revert any changes you made.
Photos delete from all of your devices
When you delete photos and videos on one device, they're deleted everywhere that you use iCloud Photos. If you delete something accidentally, you can recover it in the Recently Deleted folder for 30 days. After that, it's deleted permanently.
When you turn on iCloud Photos, your photos and videos automatically upload to iCloud. They're not duplicated in your iCloud backup, so you should keep backup copies of your library. Use the steps below to download copies of your photos and videos to your Mac or PC. Or you can import your library to your Mac or PC.
Get more iCloud storage
When you sign up for iCloud, you automatically get 5GB of free storage. If you need more space, and access to premium features, you can upgrade to iCloud+. Learn how to upgrade to iCloud+
Check your iCloud settings for recommendations
In iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 or later, you can go to your iCloud settings to check whether there are photos and videos that you don't need anymore and can delete. Learn how to make more space
Turn on Optimize Storage
iCloud Photos keeps all your photos and videos in their original, high-resolution version. To save storage space on your device, you can turn on Optimize Storage. If you turn on Optimize Storage, iCloud Photos automatically manages the size of your library on your device. Your original photos and videos are stored in iCloud and space-saving versions are kept on your device. Your library is optimized only when you need space, starting with the photos and videos you access least. You can download the original photos and videos over Wi-Fi or cellular when you need them.
When you turn on iCloud Photos, the time it takes for your photos and videos to upload to iCloud depends on the size of your collection and your internet speed. If you have a large collection of photos and videos, your upload might take more time than usual. You can see the status and pause the upload for one day.
•On your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro, open the Photos app, go to the Library tab, and tap All Photos. Then scroll to the bottom of your screen and tap Pause.
•On your Mac, open the Photos app. Select Library in the sidebar, then click All Photos in the list of tabs in the toolbar. Scroll to the bottom of your photos and click Pause.
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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 ...
Nov 17, 2023 · iOS: Open the Settings app, tap on your profile picture, tap on iCloud, and then tap on "Photos." Make sure that "Sync this Phone" is turned on. You can also access the option in the ...
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- Manage Your Local Storage With iCloud Photos. When you enable iCloud Photos, it uploads your entire photo collection to iCloud and makes it accessible on other devices.
- Using Photo Stream Instead of iCloud Photos. With Photo Stream, your Mac, iPhone, or iPad automatically uploads newly taken or imported photos to the cloud, from where they go to the My Photo Stream album on all your devices.
- Share Using Shared Albums. Shared Albums are a private way to share digital memories with friends and family. At first, you create an album, then invite others to subscribe to it via email.
- Understand the System Photo Library. When you first launch Photos, it lets you create a new library or select the existing library. Apple designates it as System Photo Library.
Jan 4, 2020 · Note: To set up iCloud Photo Library, you must first have an iCloud account. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap the Apple ID banner at the top of the screen. Select the iCloud option. Tap Photos. Tap the iCloud Photo Library toggle at the top of the screen to turn the service on or off.
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Jan 4, 2020 · Essentially, iCloud Photo Library is an optional feature of Apple's iCloud service that can automatically back up and sync any images and video you take to iCloud. It works with Photos for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and also provides sync services for devices like Apple TV. When you enable iCloud Photo Library, it uses your iCloud storage space to ...
