After I turn on the optimize photos feature, when I take a new picture or video, does it automatically reduce the size or do I have a certain amount of time to use that picture or video at full resolution before it goes to iCloud?
iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16
The photo goes to iCloud almost right after the image is taken. It will also remain on your iPhone at full resolution for a period of time that is defined by the available space on your iPhone.
In the end, it shouldn’t matter and this is because every time that you view a photo by tapping on it or to edit it, then the photo is downloaded and displayed in full resolution.
Axel F.
The photo goes to iCloud almost right after the image is taken. It will also remain on your iPhone at full resolution for a period of time that is defined by the available space on your iPhone.
In the end, it shouldn’t matter and this is because every time that you view a photo by tapping on it or to edit it, then the photo is downloaded and displayed in full resolution.
Axel F.
Clintonriver Said:
"I keep bumping up against my storage limit, but I am very nervous about doing the optimization."
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As a side note..
Download All of iCloud, First:
Save space by downloading all of iCloud. Once downloaded, verify you can open files. Once verified, trash what is in there. In doing so, you'll have lots of empty space, and a place to access what was in iCloud. Access these downloaded files ing a new Finder window of your Mac. Use my user tip: Getting a Quick and Direct "iCloud Drive-to-External Hard Drive" Download - User Tip
If you have the iCloud storage space to accommodate the photos on your iPhone, then I recommend that you use the Optimization feature. As you know, that feature is designed to free up the storage space taken up by your photos on your iPhone.
Axel F.
Thank you so much. I keep bumping up against my storage limit, but I am very nervous about doing the optimization.
After turning on optimize photos
