How to manage and delete photos and files from iCloud (2024)

How to Check iCloud Storage

To check your current iCloud storage, log in to youriCloudaccount with your Apple ID. Then clickMenuikonand selectThis iCloud storage. From there you can see your apps and how much iCloud storage they are currently using.

Checking iCloud storage space is the first step to managing your iCloud account and knowing which files to delete. It gives you insight into your overall storage usage, specifically which types of files are taking up space on your iCloud account.

To check iCloud storage and free up space:

How to check iCloud storage on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

Go to on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touchInstitutions>Apple-id>iCloud. The bar chart at the top of the screen shows your total storage usage and saved file types, such as photos, documents, voice memos, apps, and texts. You can also see that apps are taking up the most space on your iCloud account.

The iCloud graph shows data stored in iCloud, but you can also use this information to helpclean up your iPhonestorage space, which also frees up space on your device.

How to Check iCloud Storage on a Mac

On your Mac, clickApple menu> System settings>Apple-id>iCloud. Just like on iOS, the bar chart shows your total iCloud storage usage and saved file types, such as photos, documents, voice memos, apps, and texts.

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How to manage iCloud storage

In your iCloud storage settings, tapManage account inventoryto start Manage iCloud storage by app or file type. Once you know which apps and features are taking up the most space, you can start deleting unnecessary files to free up storage space.

How to manage your iCloud storage:

1. Go toInstitutions>Apple-id>iCloud.

2. ClickControl Accountopslag(on some Apple devices this optionManage accountor justControl). You can see apps and features and how much iCloud storage they use. Select an app or feature to view its storage settings.

   

3. Start with the apps at the top of the list that take up the most space and disable the apps that you no longer want to sync with iCloud.

While you manage your iCloud storage, you can prevent these apps or features from syncing with iCloud. Simply select the app or feature and selectTo expand &To delete. Or if you want to keep all your data, you can also add more iCloud storage to your account by upgrading to iCloud+.

How to delete photos from iCloud

With today's smartphones, taking photos has never been easier. But along with your caregivers, you probably have countless duplicates and blurry images taking up valuable storage space. Like itclear your Mac cacheDeleting photos from iCloud is a quick way to free up space for new memories.

How to delete photos from iCloud:

From the Photos app

openFoto's-appand selectlibrary>To the photosat the bottom of the screen. Pressto electand then select all the photos and video clips you want to delete. PressTo deleteor the trash to confirm.

Using the Disable and Remove feature

Follow the steps above forManage iCloud storage. Then selectPhoto'sapp from the list of apps and features and selectTo expand &To delete. This option deletes all photos from your iCloud account and disables saving new photos. If you choose this option, make sure you have backups of the photos and video clips you want to keep.

How to delete data from iCloud

Data cluttering your hard drive can clutter your iCloud storage through automatic backups. This data can include files, folders, and items'other' category Mac storage. To delete data from iCloud, open your iCloud Drive in aweb browserand delete unnecessary files.

To delete files from iCloud:

1. Go toiCloudand sign in with your Apple ID. Open your iCloud drive.

2. Select the files you want to delete and clickTo deleteicon on the iCloud Drive toolbar.

   

The deleted files and folders will be deleted from all your devices associated with the iCloud account. If you want to keep this data on one of your devices, learn how to delete an iCloud account from Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

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What is an iCloud backup?

An iCloud backup is a copy of the data on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, stored wirelessly on remote servers. With an iCould backup, you can easily access your data if you get a new device or if your device is ever lost or stolen. You can view iCloud backup data through iCloud account.

With an iCloud account you can back up data on all your connected devices. iCloud automatically provides 5 GB of storage space to back up your photos, files, folders and other data. You can also disable iCloud backup on any device if you don't need it.

How to delete iCloud backup

Your iCloud account can contain backups for multiple devices. But all this data can take up a lot of storage space. You can delete old iCloud backups through device settings to free up space in your account for new data.

To delete iCloud backups:

How to delete iCloud backup on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

1. Go to on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touchInstitutions>Apple-id>iCloud.

2. PressManage account inventory>Back-ups.

   

3. Then select a deviceTo expandbackup sync for individual apps. Tap to delete all backups from the device and stop future backups on iCloudDelete and disable backup.

   

How to Delete iCloud Backup on Mac

1. On your Mac, clickApple menu> System settings>AppelID card.

   

2. ClickiCloud>Control.

   

3. to electBack-ups. Select a device backup and then clickminus sign(–) to remove it. Select to delete all backups from the device and stop future backups to iCloudTo deletewhen asked to confirm.

   

Before deleting backups, make sure you no longer need backup data. If you just need space on your iCloud account, transfer the data to an external hard drive or try another cloud storage option. But before downloading an unknown product or service, do your research.Macs can get viruses.

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