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User profile for user: jobfromatlanta
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Photo library taking 2+ gigs - iCloud photo library is OFF

I recently realized that my iCloud photo library appeared to be filling up my phone. To prove it, I decided to turn it off to see if I would regain some storage. However when I look in General -> Usage -> Manage Storage it shows that Photos and Camera are taking 2.3 GB and specifically the Photo Library.


When I look under Photos and Albums it says "No Photos or Videos". There is stuff under iCloud Photo Sharing.


Where is all this storage being taken up?

photos 1.0-OTHER, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on Jun 2, 2015 7:55 AM

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User profile for user: AppleJoe
AppleJoe
User level: Community Manager

Jun 4, 2015 8:20 AM in response to jobfromatlanta

Hi jobfromatlanta,


Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!


I understand that you would like to know why iCloud Photo Library seems to be taking up space on your iPhone. By default, your iCloud Photo library keeps all of your photos and videos in high-resolution and this could be why space is being used. You can turn on Optimize Storage in the iCloud settings to save space on your iPhone. For more information on optimizing your photos and information on the process in general, please refer to the attached article below.


iCloud Photo Library FAQ - Apple Support


Best regards,

Joe

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