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How to use Amazon Prime Photos to store your iPhone photos and videos
How upset would you be if you lost all the pictures and videos on your phone? That’s why backing your library up to a cloud service is essential. It’s easy and automatic. With so many different cloud-based options, choosing one can be overwhelming. But if you’re an Amazon Prime member, this decision may be a no-brainer. Because with Amazon Prime photos can be backed up automatically, and the storage is unlimited. Yes, you read that right — unlimited storage for
Amazon Prime members. If your interest is piqued, keep reading for a deep dive into Amazon’s photo service, Amazon Photos. Here, we’ll cover everything that Amazon offers in the basic functionality of its iPhone app. Amazon Photos is similar to most other cloud-based services. To get the most out of it, you’ll need to download the iOS app. Here’s a list of features the app offers:
Amazon Prime photo storage limits and pricesOne of the best things about Amazon Photos is that Amazon provides 5 GB of free storage for all Amazon accounts, and there is no storage limit for photos if you’re an Amazon Prime member. All of their storage tiers for Prime members offer unlimited storage space for your pictures, but any videos you upload will count toward your 5 GB storage limit. If you need more space than that, you can upgrade to one of their larger storage tiers:
Are Amazon photos stored at full resolution?One of the biggest advantages that Amazon Photos has over competitors like iCloud or Google Photos is that it lets you upload unlimited full-resolution pictures. There’s no compression whatsoever applied to the photos you upload. Are Amazon photos secure?Yes. Storing your pictures on Amazon Photos is not only easy, but it’s very secure. You’re able to hide images and even password-protect them for extra security. But obviously, if you choose to share a photo with someone, it becomes less secure. How to use the Amazon Photos app on iPhone or iPadYou can use Amazon Photos in your web browser, but to get the most out of the service, you’ll want to download the iOS/iPadOS app. The app enables features like auto-backups, photo editing, and album sharing. So, download Amazon Photos from the App Store and keep reading to start using it. How to upload photos to Amazon Prime Photo storageAfter you download the app, there are two different ways to upload your pictures to Amazon Prime. You can set it up to automatically backup all of your photos or to only upload the pictures you select. Here’s how to do both: Auto-Save your photos
Upload select pictures
How to access your photos in Amazon PhotosWhen you’re done uploading your pictures, you can view them all simply by tapping on the Photos tab in the bottom-left corner. Something to note: Amazon Photos is purely a backup service. So if you’re looking to free up some space on your iPhone or iPad, you’ll need to manually delete those pics from the Photos app after they have been uploaded. How to download photos from Amazon Photos to your iPhone or iPadDownloading pictures from Amazon Photos is almost as easy as uploading them. Just follow these steps to download pictures to your iPhone:
Amazon Photos also lets you share pictures with your friends and family. Here’s how you do it:
How to delete photos from Amazon photo storageIf you have a photo you want to delete from Amazon Photos without losing it elsewhere, this is how you do it:
How to stop using Amazon PhotosMaybe you’ve tried out Amazon Photos, but now you’ve decided it’s not working out the way you’d hope. You can always cancel your plan. Unfortunately, you have to do it from a web browser, not the app. But it’s relatively straightforward. Here are the steps for canceling your Amazon Photos plan:
Like other cloud-based services, Amazon Photos makes backing up your pictures easy and very convenient. But with features like unlimited storage and full-resolution photos, Amazon Photos is hard to beat. If you’re already an Amazon Prime member, you should give it a try, especially before you start spending money on another cloud service. Oh, and check out our selection of the best external iPhone storage drives if you’re also considering offline storage options. This was about:
How do I transfer photos from iPhone to Amazon Photos?Upload Photos and Videos Using the iOS App. Open Amazon Photos.. Tap the Smile icon on the top-left corner of the screen.. Tap Settings icon on the top-right corner of the screen.. Tap Upload photos manually.. Select the photos and videos you'd like to upload.. Tap Upload on the top-right corner of the screen.. How do I automatically upload photos from iPhone to Amazon Drive?Activate Auto-Save on Amazon Photos iOS App. Tap Smile icon at the top-left of the screen.. Tap Uploads.. Tap on the three dots on the top-right of the screen.. Select Uploads settings.. Toggle Save ON or OFF for photos and videos from the Auto-Save menu.. Is Amazon Photos compatible with iPhone?How to use the Amazon Photos app on iPhone or iPad. You can use Amazon Photos in your web browser, but to get the most out of the service, you'll want to download the iOS/iPadOS app. The app enables features like auto-backups, photo editing, and album sharing.
How do I upload my photo library to Amazon Photos?Save photos and videos to Amazon Photos to access them anywhere.. Open Amazon Photos.. Press and hold the photo until a check mark appears.. If you want to select more photos or videos, tap once on each additional one. De-select a checked item by tapping it again.. Tap the upload icon.. |