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Q: Deleting Photos from iPhone using Mac but keeping them accessible in Photos/iCloud

What is the best way to delete photos from my iPhone using my Mac (Image Capture?) but keep them in iPhoto or Photo, Photo Stream and iCloud? This is crazy making Thanks.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.7), AirTunes, iTunes

Posted on Jan 22, 2016 6:21 PM

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    judysings judysings Jan 24, 2016 6:25 AM in response to califoren
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    Jan 24, 2016 6:25 AM in response to califoren

    Hi califoren,

    Do you have iCloud Photo Library enabled?  If so, when you delete a photo from your phone, it will get deleted on all of your other devices.  However, if you choose the option to Optimize Photos, then the full resolution photo will be uploaded to iCloud and shared across all of your devices, but it will not take up space on your iPhone.  The resources below will explalin this in more detail:

    iCloud Photo Library FAQ

    iCloud 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.

    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,