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Can someone clear up how iCloud storage works? How do I know which photos on my iPad are stored in the cloud?

I have a 64 gb ipad that I pretty much only use to store pictures/videos. I'm halfway through the storage, bought some iCloud space, but how would I know that a picture on the iPad is safe and in the cloud? I don't want to delete it to make space on the iPad and then it be gone forever. Another thing is, of I did delete that picture and wanted to view it later, could I restore it from iCloud using my iPad?

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  • 5 years ago

    Log on to the iCloud service and see just what is stored there. That way you know which photos you could delete from your iPad.

    Unless Apple have got it completely wrong, you must be able to restore files from iCloud on to your devices.

    Personally, I always recommend keeping a backup copy of valued files on your own local storage media such as a PC, MAC or external hard drive. Although I don't think iCloud will disappear in the near future, some cloud services have ceased operation.

    I hope this helps.

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