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Are iCloud photos stored locally?
With Optimize Storage, smaller, space-saving photos and videos are kept on your device while all of your original, full-resolution versions are stored in iCloud. And as long as you have enough space in iCloud, you can store as many photos and videos as you want.
How do I store iCloud photos locally?
How to download photos from iCloud via the Apple Photos app
- Tap your name at the top of the Settings menu.
- Select “iCloud.”
- Tap “Photos.”
- Select “Download and Keep Originals.”
- In the menu at the top of your screen, click “Photos” and then “Preferences.”
What happens if I enable iCloud Photos?
When you turn on iCloud Photos, your photos and videos automatically upload to iCloud. They’re not duplicated in your iCloud backup, so you should keep backup copies of your library. Use the steps below to download copies of your photos and videos to your Mac or PC. Or you can import your library to your Mac or PC.
Is the iCloud Photo Library available on Mac?
iCloud Photo Library was introduced with iOS 8, but with the launch of the Photos for OS X app, it’s now available on the Mac. In a nutshell, iCloud Photo Library is Apple’s newest photo service that lets you sync all of your images across all your devices and to iCloud.
How do I move my photos from iCloud to Mac?
After the move is finished, double-click Photos Library in its new location to open it. If you use iCloud Photo Library, designate this library as the System Photo Library. Make sure that the drive is turned on and available to your Mac before opening Photos. If Photos can’t find your drive, it stops using the Photos Library stored there.
Where can I Find my Apple Photo Library?
Photos in your System Photo Library are available in apps like iMovie, Pages, and Keynote. You can also sync them to iOS devices and view them on Apple TV. And if you want to use your own images as your desktop picture or screen saver, the images need to be in your System Photo Library before you can select them in System Preferences.
How are photos stored in iCloud to save space?
To save storage space on your device, you can turn on Optimize Storage. If you turn on Optimize Storage, iCloud Photos automatically manages the size of your library on your device. Your original photos and videos are stored in iCloud and space-saving versions are kept on your device.