iCloud Photos lets you seamlessly store and sync your photos across Apple devices. It’s useful and convenient, but you may not want to use iCloud Photos if you have low iCloud storage or use third-party services like Google Photos.
Whatever the reason, you can pretty easily disable iCloud Photos on your Apple device. We will guide you through the process.
How to disable iCloud photos on your iPhone and iPad
There are two ways to turn off iCloud Photos on your iPhone or iPad. Here is the first method:
- Open Settings on your device.
- tap on your Apple ID name at the top, then select iCloud.
- Low Apps that use iCloudselect Photos.
- Deactivate Sync this iPhone. A confirmation message may appear. Select Remove from iPhone to remove iCloud photos from your device, or Download photos and videos to keep a copy of them.
This is the alternative method to disable iCloud Photos on your iPhone or iPad:
- Open Settings on your device.
- Scroll down and select Photos.
- Deactivate iCloud Photos.
Note that after you turn off iCloud Photos, your photos will no longer sync between your devices; this could potentially mean losing your photos if your device is lost or stolen.
To avoid this problem, why not consider an alternative cloud service to backup your iPhone photos? Google Drive, for example, offers 15 GB of free storage.
How to disable iCloud photos on a Mac
There are two ways to disable iCloud Photos on a Mac. Here’s what to do:
- Click on the apple menu in the menu bar and select System Settings from the drop down menu.
- select your Apple ID nameclick iCloud on the right, and then select Photos.
- Deactivate Sync this Mac. You’ll be prompted to download a copy of your iCloud Photos to your Mac.
Alternatively, you can follow the steps below:
- Open the Photos app.
- Click Photos in the menu bar, then select Settings.
- Now go to the iCloud tab and uncheck iCloud photos.
Turning off iCloud Photos will free up space on your iCloud, which you can use for things that require less storage than photos and videos, like email or notes.
Remember that when you disable iCloud Photos on your device, your photos and videos will remain in the Photos app, but they will no longer be backed up to iCloud or synced between your devices.
Disable iCloud Photos to save iCloud storage space
Disabling iCloud Photos can help you avoid running out of cloud storage, especially if you’re on the basic 5 GB storage plan. You can disable iCloud storage and use an alternative cloud service to back up your photos for free.
Whether you’re using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, turning off iCloud Photos is a simple process that can be easily accomplished by following the steps outlined here.
