Can I delete photos on my iPhone to save space if saved on iCloud

Can I delete photos on my iPhone to save space if they're saved on iCloud?


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Posted on Feb 3, 2022 8:33 AM

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Posted on Feb 3, 2022 8:56 AM

You can turn on optimise iphone storage instead of deleting. This way all full resolution pictures will be stored in your icloud and only a smaller version will be on your iphone. Will save you a lot of gbs if you have many pics.


Tap Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos. Turn on iCloud Photos. Select Optimise iPhone 


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Feb 3, 2022 8:56 AM in response to anndorie

You can turn on optimise iphone storage instead of deleting. This way all full resolution pictures will be stored in your icloud and only a smaller version will be on your iphone. Will save you a lot of gbs if you have many pics.


Tap Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos. Turn on iCloud Photos. Select Optimise iPhone 


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