Use iCloud Photos on iPod touch
- June 7, 2024
- Apple
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Use iCloud Photos on iPod touch
iCloud Photos automatically uploads the photos and videos you take and stores them in their original format at full resolution. You can access your photos and videos in iCloud Photos from any device where you’re signed in with your Apple ID.
To use iCloud Photos, you need a device that meets these minimum system requirements: iOS 8.1, iPadOS 13, OS X 10.10.3, or a PC with iCloud for Windows 7.
Turn on iCloud Photos
Go to Settings > [ your name ] > iCloud > Photos, then turn on iCloud Photos.
Save space on your iPod touch
iCloud Photos can help you make the most of the storage space on your iPod touch. When Optimize iPod touch Storage is turned on, all your full‑resolution photos and videos are stored in iCloud in their original formats, with storage-saving versions kept on your iPod touch as space is needed.
Optimize iPod touch Storage is turned on by default. To turn it off, go to Settings > [ your name ] > iCloud > Photos, then tap Optimize iPod touch Storage.
View and share a full-resolution photo or video
- Select a photo or video from your Library, tap Edit, then tap Cancel.
The full-resolution photo or video downloads automatically.
- Tap , then choose the device that you want to share it with.
Upgrade your iCloud storage to store more photos
If your uploaded photos and videos exceed your storage plan, you can upgrade your iCloud storage.
Go to Settings > [ your name ] > iCloud > Manage Storage > Change Storage Plan.
Need more help? See the Apple Support article Set up and use iCloud Photos.