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How can I delete my photos on my MacBook to save space without deleting them on icloud?

How can I delete my photos on my MacBook to save space without deleting them on icloud?


MacBook, macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 17, 2020 6:07 AM

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Posted on Nov 17, 2020 8:39 AM

iCloud Photos is a syncing service. Any photo you delete from a device where iCloud Photos is turned on will also be deleted from iCloud and from any other device connected to iCloud Photos. You can potentially reduce the storage space required on a device by turning on Optimize Storage. See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204264


Apple does not currently offer cloud-only storage for photos. If that is what you want or need, you may want to explore 3rd party options such as Google Photos or Dropbox.



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Nov 17, 2020 8:39 AM in response to klpflieger

iCloud Photos is a syncing service. Any photo you delete from a device where iCloud Photos is turned on will also be deleted from iCloud and from any other device connected to iCloud Photos. You can potentially reduce the storage space required on a device by turning on Optimize Storage. See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204264


Apple does not currently offer cloud-only storage for photos. If that is what you want or need, you may want to explore 3rd party options such as Google Photos or Dropbox.



How can I delete my photos on my MacBook to save space without deleting them on icloud?

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