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Sandy52139 Author

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How does iCloud give me more room on my iPad?

How does using iCloud for photo storage allow me to have more storage on my iPad if the photos are still visible on my iPad?

Posted on Nov 10, 2021 5:17 AM

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FoxFifth

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Posted on Nov 10, 2021 8:56 AM

Some or all of the photos will be optimized (lower resolution) versions that are space-saving. See the following from Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

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.

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