iCloud photo storage
I use the iCloud photo storage for the iPad but the photos still take up 1.17GB. Is there any way of reducing that storage space. Don't need the photos in the iPad, just access to them.
iPad (5th gen) Wi-Fi, Cellular
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You can potentially reduce the storage space required on a device by turning on Optimize Storage. See: Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support
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.
To turn on the Optimize Storage option for photos on the iPad, see the following from Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support
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.
If you turn on Download Originals, iCloud Photos keeps your original, full-resolution photos and videos in iCloud and on your device.
On your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
- Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud.
- Tap Photos.
- Choose Optimize [device] Storage.
