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Dec 14, 2015 7:06 AM in response to jorgefromarmeniaby judysings,Hi jorgefromarmenia,
You are correct, iPhoto for iOS has been replaced by the Photos app on your iPhone. However, the iPhoto application on your Mac still exists and can be used to import the pictures from your iPhone into your computer if you wish.
However, if you choose to go forward with the Photos app on your iPhone and on your Mac and enable iCloud Photo Library, you can adjust the settings on your iPhone to optimize space. This means that the full size photos will be uploaded to iCloud, freeing up space on your device. You do not need to delete the images on your iPhone. Be sure to back up your iPhone and your Mac before making these changes.
Migrating from iPhoto for iOS to Photos on iOS 8
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201386How to back up your devices using iCloud or iTunes
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203977Use Time Machine to back up or restore your Mac
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250The resources below explain how to use Photos and iCloud Photo Library. I've highlighted some key information for you here. Click on the link for complete details.
Get started with Photos for OS X
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204655Updating from iPhoto happens automatically
In many cases, if you have a single iPhoto library in your Pictures folder, your entire library — including your photos, videos, projects, albums, and so on — automatically appears in Photos the first time you open it.
Migrating more than one photo library
If you have more than one photo library on your Mac, then Photos will ask which one you want to upgrade the first time you open it. Photos allows you to open and work with libraries created in iPhoto or Aperture.
About your new Photos library
- Photos stores your library in the Pictures folder on your Mac by default.
- If you upgrade an iPhoto or Aperture library, your Photos library will be stored in the same location as the original library. Photos uses the same master files as iPhoto or Aperture, so you won’t need double the space to run both apps.
- Photos turns iPhoto Events into albums, which you’ll find in a folder called iPhoto Events in the Albums view.
- Some metadata, like star ratings and flags, will be transformed into keywords, so you can easily search for them. Learn more about how Photos handles Smart Albums and content and metadata from iPhoto and Aperture.
- If you’re using multiple libraries, you might need to designate a System Photo Library, so iCloud and other apps, like Mail and iMovie, can access the photos you want to use.
Using iPhoto and Aperture after you migrate to Photos
iPhoto — and Aperture, if you downloaded it — remains on your system in the Applications folder, and you can continue to use it. If you open iPhoto or Aperture after you upgrade to Photos, you’ll be asked if you want to open your library there or in Photos.
Any changes or edits you make in iPhoto or Aperture aren't reflected in Photos. And any changes or edits you make in Photos will not be reflected in iPhoto or Aperture.
Turn on iCloud Photo Library to access your photos on other Apple devices
If you’d like to use iCloud Photo Library after you upgrade to Photos, you can turn it on in Photos > Preferences > iCloud. Photos and videos from your System Photo Library will begin to upload to iCloud in their full resolution and original format. Photos will estimate the size of your collection and help you select a different iCloud storage plan if needed.
iCloud Photo Library will automatically manage the size of your library on each of your devices when you choose to optimize your storage in Photos > Preferences > iCloud. Learn what you can do if your photo library is over 1 TB.
iCloud Photo Library keeps a single library — your System Photo Library — up to date on all your devices. If you change your System Photo Library, the contents of this new library will be merged with the contents already in iCloud. This can’t be reversed, so you should make this change only if you intend to combine your libraries.
Use Time Machine to back up your Photos library
Your photos and videos are important. Even if you use iCloud Photo Library, it’s recommended that you use Time Machine to back up your Mac, including your Photos library.
Keep your Photos library and Time Machine backups on different disks. An easy way to do this is to keep your Photos library in your Pictures folder (the default location), and set Time Machine to back up to an external drive, a disk on your network, or a Time Capsule.
Last Modified: Aug 7, 2015
iCloud Photo Library FAQ
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204264iCloud Photo Library works seamlessly with the new Photos app to keep your photos and videos stored in iCloud and up to date on your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Mac, and iCloud.com.
iCloud Photo Library is available with iOS 8.3 and later, and Yosemite 10.10.3 and later. You can also access your entire photo library from the Photos app on iCloud.com.
What do I need to use iCloud Photo Library?
You need an Apple ID, a device with the most recent version of iOS or OS X, and enough storage in iCloud to save your photos.
How do I turn on iCloud Photo Library?
If you want to turn on iCloud Photo Library on all of your devices, follow these steps:
- In iOS 8.3 or later, go to Settings > iCloud > Photos, then turn on iCloud Photo Library.
- In OS X 10.10.3 or later, go to System Preferences > iCloud > Options next to Photos, then select iCloud Photo Library.
When do photos and videos upload to iCloud Photo Library?
When you turn on iCloud Photo Library on your iOS device or Mac, your photos and videos will upload after you connect to the Internet with Wi-Fi and your battery is charged. You can see the status and pause the upload for one day when you follow these steps:
- On your iOS device, tap Settings > iCloud > Photos.
- On your Mac, click Photos > Preferences > iCloud.
Depending on your Internet connection speed, the time it takes for your photos and videos to appear on the Photos app on iCloud and all of your devices might vary. Make sure you turn on iCloud Photo Library on each device.
The iCloud Photo app allows you to upload JPEG photos that are less than 16GB in size.
How many photos and videos can I store in my iCloud Photo Library?
The number of photos and videos you can store depends on your available iCloud storage. When you sign up for iCloud, you automatically get 5 GB of free storage, and several iCloud storage plans are available from 50 GB for $0.99 up to 1 TB.
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:
- On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, tap Settings > iCloud > Photos or Settings > Photos & Camera, then select a storage setting.
- On your Mac, 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.
You need an Internet connection to access an original photo or video that’s stored only in iCloud.
Take care,
- Photos stores your library in the Pictures folder on your Mac by default.
