Should I keep photos on iPhone or iCloud?

Your photos and videos are stored on your device in their original, high-resolution version. This means that they use a lot of space on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. With iCloud Photos, you can make more space available on your device and have your entire collection, everywhere you go.

Can I delete photos from my iPhone but keep them on iCloud?

You can delete photos from your iPhone but keep them in iCloud by turning off iCloud photo sharing. You can also use a different iCloud account to keep the previous account's iCloud photos safe. Another workaround is to use a different cloud server to back up the photos before deleting them on your iPhone.

Is it worth storing photos on iCloud?

This isn't the proper or ideal way to back up photos, however. Nor is it a long-term solution: Apple will actually delete your files from its cloud 180 days after you turn off iCloud backup, so be aware of that.

Do photos save to iPhone or iCloud?

Your original photos and videos are stored in iCloud, and space-saving versions are kept on your device. Your library is only optimised 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 mobile data when you need them.

What is the best way to save photos from iPhone?

Use iCloud Photos

iCloud Photos always uploads and stores your original, full-resolution photos. You can keep full-resolution originals on each of your devices, or save space with device-optimized versions instead. Either way, you can download your originals whenever you need them.

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Do photos stay on iCloud forever?

When you delete a photo or video from Photos on iCloud.com, it's also deleted from all your devices that have iCloud Photos turned on. If you change your mind, you have 30 days to recover it before it's permanently deleted.

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What happens if I don't save my photos to iCloud?

Neither iCloud Photos will delete the pictures once you turn them off, nor you lose access to images captured on your device. The local copy of every image or screenshot captured on the device will remain on the phone. However, you will lose access to the images that were captured on other devices.

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Why is iPhone storage full when I have iCloud?

Why is iPhone storage full when I have iCloud? If your iPhone storage is still full after you turn on iCloud, it's likely because it's set to keep your original photos on your phone instead of uploading them to iCloud.

Will iCloud delete my photos if I don't pay?

If you stop paying for your iCloud storage you will receive a pop-up on your phone telling you to pay. If you refuse, you will have 30 days to get your data from the cloud before it's erased permanently. If in those 30 days you decide to keep paying, all your stuff will remain there.

What is the best way to permanently store photos?

Where should I transfer my photos from my iPhone?

It is extremely easy to transfer photos from iPhone to iCloud using the iCloud Photo Library. This dedicated feature in iCloud makes a library of your photos that you can access on any synced device.

Where should I store my photos from my phone?

For a physical backup, go with a secure external drive

If you want to store your photos physically, a secure external drive is a better choice. These devices tend to have higher storage capacity and faster speeds, plus they're harder to lose. They're also cheaper now than they were years ago.

Why did iCloud delete my photos?

If you organize a photo or video into an album, then delete it from Photos, it will delete everywhere, including that album. You can recover the photo in the Recently Deleted album for 30 days. If you have trouble with iCloud Photos or managing your photos, get help with iCloud Photos.

How do you store thousands of old photos?

Store large quantities of photos by layering them between sheets of acid-free paper in metal or cardboard boxes marked acid-free. Large photo archive boxes can be easily stacked in a cabinet or closet, or even slid under a bed if storage space is at a premium.

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Does iCloud photos delete your photos?

If you sign out of iCloud accidentally, Apple holds your images in the cloud for 30 days, meaning you can simply reconnect to your iCloud Photo Library to restore your images if needed.

How long do photos stay on iPhone?

Delete photos or videos

After 30 days, they'll be permanently deleted. If you use iCloud Photos, and delete photos and videos from one device, the photos and videos will be deleted on your other devices.

How do I make my photos last forever?

What can I do with all my photos on my phone?

You have two options for doing so: You can regularly offload your photos to your computer, then back up your computer with a tried-and-true cloud service like Backblaze, or take the easier route and back your photos up directly from your phone.

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