I understand that iCloud is the most convenient way of keeping a copy of my photo but free space isn't enough for me and I do not want to pay every month for advanced subscription. Are there any other better ways of keeping backup of new photos taken every day? I take a lot of photos every day. I don't want to use a physical cable and connect to computer. Probably logging into iCloud in PC browser and select to download them all? In that case is the photo original? I'd like to keep the photo as original as possible including location data and camera data if available. Any other possible ways?
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what is the most convenient way of backing up photos?
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Yes the photos at icloud.com are full-size duplicates of the originals with all the data.
Downloading them like that is probably the easiest way for free.
If you haven't checked lately, the cheapest iCloud storage plan in the USA is $1/month for 50GB.
Downloading them like that is probably the easiest way for free.
If you haven't checked lately, the cheapest iCloud storage plan in the USA is $1/month for 50GB.
Well. I am not in USA. $1/month for 50GB ? This is a great price! But what is other advantage of subscribed icloud in addition to more spaces?
One advantage is having the photos accessible on your device.
For other benefits and worldwide pricing see:
support.apple.com
Personally, I'm currently using Google Photos with extra space purchased from Google. I don't think it's much different in price from iCloud but I think the storage management on my iPhone is better with Google (photos take up less space).
For other benefits and worldwide pricing see:
iCloud+ plans and pricing - Apple Support
When you sign up for iCloud, you automatically get 5GB of free storage. If you need more space in iCloud, you can upgrade to iCloud+.
Personally, I'm currently using Google Photos with extra space purchased from Google. I don't think it's much different in price from iCloud but I think the storage management on my iPhone is better with Google (photos take up less space).
Just checked, approx. $1 too here but in a different currency, probably only $0.01 more here, not a problem. Does iCloud compress photos? I want to keep original photos alwaysOne advantage is having the photos accessible on your device.
For other benefits and worldwide pricing see:
iCloud+ plans and pricing - Apple Support
When you sign up for iCloud, you automatically get 5GB of free storage. If you need more space in iCloud, you can upgrade to iCloud+.
Personally, I'm currently using Google Photos with extra space purchased from Google. I don't think it's much different in price from iCloud but I think the storage management on my iPhone is better with Google (photos take up less space).
No Mac, only got a PC windows 10. is through iCloud.com the most convenient way?
iCloud Photos may be convenient, but it’s not really what you’re looking for.
Using iCloud Drive (Files app) on the other hand is a miserable way to back up photos.
Apple has intentionally made it aggravating to use with lots of pictures. Everything has to be done one at a time.
If you want to back up your photos to a web provider, find someone else. I’m sure there’s a way to copy your iPhone images over to your PC, I just don’t know about it.
Using iCloud Drive (Files app) on the other hand is a miserable way to back up photos.
Apple has intentionally made it aggravating to use with lots of pictures. Everything has to be done one at a time.
If you want to back up your photos to a web provider, find someone else. I’m sure there’s a way to copy your iPhone images over to your PC, I just don’t know about it.
Google Pictures and Dropbox are two good options. Microsoft OneDrive is also good. iCloud, however, is the easiest and naturally integrates perfectly.