Deleting photos from computer
Hi, my photos on icloud are downloading onto my computer and are taking up all my storage space. If I delete them from my computer will they remain on icloud and my iphone?
iPhone XR
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Hello mirandafromeaglescliffe,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. It's my understanding that you'd like to know what will happen if iCloud photos are deleted from your computer. You've come to the right place! I'm happy to help.
If your computer is a Mac (OS X 10.10.3 or later), the photos or videos that you delete are removed from iCloud and from all your devices where iCloud Photos is turned on. The deleted photos and videos will be placed in the Recently Deleted album on your device for 30 days. Take a look at the link below for more information:
iCloud: Delete photos and videos to save storage on iCloud
If you're using a Mac, you also have the option to optimize storage to help make more room. With this feature, photos and other content are kept in iCloud and can be downloaded when you need them. Take a look at the following resources for more information:
Optimize storage space on your Mac
How to free up storage space on your Mac
If you're using a Windows PC, photos and videos deleted from the computer won't delete in iCloud Photos.
Get help with iCloud Photos on your Windows PC
Have a nice day!