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iCloud photo storage

Hello! I am using apple products for years but just now decided to try iCloud. I have a question: can I store my all photos in iCloud and keep them safe BUT to delete photos from iPhone to free up space on my phone? Does iCloud work like DropBox or Google photos?

iPhone 8 Plus

Posted on Apr 27, 2020 12:24 AM

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Posted on Apr 27, 2020 2:59 AM

Hello!


iCloud work slightly different than google photos as you don't actually "delete" the photos from your device. iCloud does backup and store all your photos in the Cloud. If you choose to optimize storage on your device, the device will start to remove the actual file from the device leaving basically a place holder in the photos app. When you click on the place holder the device will download the full size image. I am not sure if I explained that too clearly 😆 but, you can find details about iCloud photos and storage management below:


Set Up and Use iCloud Photos: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204264

Manage Your Photo And Video Storage: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205703


Let me know if this helps!

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Apr 27, 2020 2:59 AM in response to PikuDama

Hello!


iCloud work slightly different than google photos as you don't actually "delete" the photos from your device. iCloud does backup and store all your photos in the Cloud. If you choose to optimize storage on your device, the device will start to remove the actual file from the device leaving basically a place holder in the photos app. When you click on the place holder the device will download the full size image. I am not sure if I explained that too clearly 😆 but, you can find details about iCloud photos and storage management below:


Set Up and Use iCloud Photos: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204264

Manage Your Photo And Video Storage: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205703


Let me know if this helps!

iCloud photo storage

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