will icloud still keep a copy?
If my pictures and videos are on icloud and I delete the original from my iphone - will icloud still keep a copy?
My phones at full capacity and I need to free space up, any help would be appreciated
iPhone 5c, iOS 8.3
If you have iCloud Photo Library on, then any photo deleted from your phone will also be deleted from iCloud. The most you can do is to set your phone to optimize storage. See the quote below from iCloud Photo Library FAQ - Apple Suppor
Can I use iCloud Photo Library to save space on my device?
iCloud Photo Library automatically keeps all your photos and videos in the original, high-resolution version. Follow these steps to choose how you store your photos and videos on your device:
- In iOS, tap Settings > iCloud > Photos or Settings > Photos & Camera, then select a storage setting.
- In OS X, click Photos > Preferences > iCloud, then select a storage setting.
If you turn on Optimize [device] Storage, iCloud Photo Library will automatically manage the size of your library on your device, so you can make the most of your device's storage and access more photos than ever. All of your original, full-resolution photos and videos are stored in iCloud while device-size versions are kept on your device. You can download the original photos and videos over Wi-Fi or cellular when you need them.
If you turn on Download Originals, iCloud Photo Library will keep your original, full-resolution photos and videos in iCloud and on your device. Download Originals is the default setting for iOS devices with the free 5 GB storage plan and for all Mac devices.