Manage your photo and video storage

Store your photos and videos in iCloud

By default, your photos and videos are stored on your device in their original, high-resolution version. This means that they use a lot of space on your iPhone and iPad. With iCloud Photos, you can make more space available on your device and still have access to your entire full-resolution collection wherever you go.

Get started with iCloud Photos:

  1. Tap Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos.

  2. Tap Sync this iPhone. In iOS 15 or earlier, tap to turn on iCloud Photos.

  3. Select Optimize iPhone Storage to save space on your device.