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How can I delete photos from my icloud to free us storage space while keeping the photos on my phone?

How can I delete photos from my icloud to free us storage space while keeping the photos on my phone?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Mar 28, 2021 8:40 AM

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Posted on Mar 28, 2021 8:48 AM

You cannot. iCloud photo is a sync service so any changes you make are reflected on all connected devices and in iCloud. You will need to transfer those photos somewhere like a laptop or desktop computer hard drive before you delete them if you want to keep them.


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


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Mar 28, 2021 8:48 AM in response to Mindy5277

You cannot. iCloud photo is a sync service so any changes you make are reflected on all connected devices and in iCloud. You will need to transfer those photos somewhere like a laptop or desktop computer hard drive before you delete them if you want to keep them.


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


How can I delete photos from my icloud to free us storage space while keeping the photos on my phone?

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