Move Photos to iCloud Shared Photo Library in iOS 16/iPadOS 16 on iPhone and iPad
Move Photos to iCloud Shared Photo Library in iOS 16/iPadOS 16 on iPhone and iPad
First and foremost, make sure to check out the requirements so that you have a clear understanding of the iCloud Shared Photo Library.
What are the Requirements for iCloud Shared Photo Library?
To begin with, ensure that your device is running iOS 16/iPadOS 16 or later. As iCloud Shared Photo Library will use your iCloud storage, make sure you have sufficient iCloud storage. Else, you won’t be able to use this photo storage service. Apple provides 50GB of cloud storage for $0.99/month, 200GB for $2.99/month and 2TB for $9.99/month. To upgrade your iCloud storage, head over to the Settings app on your iPhone -> Apple ID banner/your profile -> iCloud -> scroll down and tap on Upgrade to iCloud+ at the bottom of the screen. Then, follow the instructions to upgrade the storage.
Set Up iCloud Shared Photo Library on iPhone and iPad
All My Photos and Videos: Move all of your photos and videos to the shared library. Choose by Date: Select photos by date. Choose Photos Manually: Manually select the photos you would like to add to the shared library.
Now, choose the preferred way to store your photos in the iCloud Shared Photo Library and you are good to go!
10 Important Things You Need to Know About iCloud Shared Photo Library
Set Up and Use iCloud Shared Photo Library on iPhone and iPad
Set Up and Use iCloud Shared Photo Library on iPhone and iPad
That’s all there is to it! iCloud Shared Photo Library is a secure and reliable way to store and share photos with friends and dear ones. While I’m quite pleased with this photo storage service, I wish Apple slightly increased the capacity of the free storage. At a time when even 100GB of cloud space seems to be too little, 5GB of free iCloud space is insufficient for most. That means unless you subscribe to the iCloud+ plan, you may not be able to take advantage of the iCloud Shared Photo Library. And that’s a huge disappointment. What do you have to say about this limitation? Make sure to share your feedback with us. Read more: How to Lock Photos with Face ID or Touch ID on iPhone in iOS 16
