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I want to remove photos from my IPhone and IPad but want to save them on a laptop or desktop first. When I try to do this it will only download about 1500 photos out of a total 20,000 photos. Why?
I understand if I delete a pic off my iPhone or ipad it is also removed from the ICloud? What is the point of iCloud if I can't remove from my devices and still have the photos on ICloud? I need space on my 2 devices! Help!!1
Barb
iPhone 13
Hi Barb,
please read this.
Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support
If you need more device storage
iCloud Photos keeps all your photos and videos in their original, high-resolution version. To save storage space on your device, you can turn on Optimize Storage.
If you turn on Optimize Storage, iCloud Photos automatically manages the size of your library on your device. Your original photos and videos are stored in iCloud and space-saving versions are kept on your device. Your library is optimized only 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 cellular when you need them.
If you turn on Download Originals, iCloud Photos keeps your original, full-resolution photos and videos in iCloud and on your device.
On your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
Ralf
Hi Barb,
please read this.
Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support
If you need more device storage
iCloud Photos keeps all your photos and videos in their original, high-resolution version. To save storage space on your device, you can turn on Optimize Storage.
If you turn on Optimize Storage, iCloud Photos automatically manages the size of your library on your device. Your original photos and videos are stored in iCloud and space-saving versions are kept on your device. Your library is optimized only 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 cellular when you need them.
If you turn on Download Originals, iCloud Photos keeps your original, full-resolution photos and videos in iCloud and on your device.
On your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
Ralf
Help with photos
