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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.
- 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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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.
