I don't understand how I can see which videos/pictures are taking up space in my icloud so I can delete them and free up space.

I don't understand how I can see which videos/pictures are taking up space in my icloud so I can delete them. How can I see what videos/photos are taking up space in my icloud and delete them in my icloud but leave copies on my device?

Posted on Feb 28, 2021 1:29 PM

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Mar 2, 2021 4:30 PM in response to Help_me_now_please_please

Hi Help_me_now_please_please,


We understand you would like assistance in managing your iCloud photo and video storage. We'll be happy to offer some guidance. If you're using iCloud Photos, any photo you delete from your device will be deleted from all your devices. This article can help set up iCloud Photos as well as offer guidance on how to save space on your device by enabling Optimize Storage:


Set up and use iCloud Photos


We would also like to share these resources that can help manage your photo an video storage:


Manage your photo and video storage


Delete photos on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch


And lastly, this article has great steps on other ways to transfer your photos if needed:


Transfer photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Hope this helps!

Have a great day.


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I don't understand how I can see which videos/pictures are taking up space in my icloud so I can delete them and free up space.

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