Only an iOS phone or tablet can use this method.
Save space on your phone or tablet by tapping Optimize iPhone Storage. You can opt to activate and use My Photo Stream or Shared Albums. [1] X Research source
Save space on your phone or tablet by tapping Optimize iPhone Storage. You can opt to activate and use My Photo Stream or Shared Albums. [1] X Research source
Save space on your computer by clicking Optimize Mac Storage. You can always go through the iCloud library and download specific photos to your Mac if you need to. [2] X Research source You can opt to activate and use My Photo Stream or Shared Albums. [3] X Research source
Save space on your computer by clicking Optimize Mac Storage. You can always go through the iCloud library and download specific photos to your Mac if you need to. [2] X Research source You can opt to activate and use My Photo Stream or Shared Albums. [3] X Research source
You’ll need to have a Google account or make one to use Google Photos. Videos larger than 10GB, photos larger than 75MB or 100MP, and items smaller than 256x256 will not be backed up. If you’re using an iPhone or iPad, your Live photos will be backed up in Google Photos. [4] X Research source Sign in to Google Photos if prompted.
Deleting the app will not turn off “Back up & sync. “[5] X Research source You may need to give the app permission to manage your photos. [6] X Research source
This method will not automatically save new photos into Google Photos. Log in if prompted.
You can also drag and drop your pictures into the Google Photos browser window to upload them.
Use this method if you have an SD card or a connected camera or prefer using an application over a browser window.
You’ll need a current or you can create a new Dropbox account.
If you’re using iOS, you can also click the settings icon in the top right corner of your screen.
If you’re using iOS, you can also click the settings icon in the top right corner of your screen.
