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With the cameras on our cell phones getting better with every model, it’s never been easier to take amazing pictures. The bigger question though is where are you going to keep all these photos?
Cloud photo storage is a great way to keep your pictures safe in case something happens to your phone, or simply to free up some space on your device. For this article, we’ll dig a little deeper into one of those services and talk about Amazon Prime Photos.
What is Amazon Photos?
Amazon Photos’ title pretty much says it all. It’s Amazon’s way to help you store and back up your photos. If you’re familiar with how cloud services like iCloud Photos or Google Photos work, you’ll find quite a few similarities.
You can either manually upload your photos, or you can use Amazon’s iPhone app to automatically back up your pictures. In fact, with the app’s auto-backup feature, it will back up photos as you take them. That ensures your entire library is backed up and you don’t even have to think about it.
Before you start uploading your photos to Amazon Photos, clean up your photo library, so you’re not wasting storage on useless pics. An app like Gemini Photos will scan your library for similar photos, blurred shots, and other clutter, and help you get rid of them.
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How much is Amazon’s photo storage?
There are a few storage and pricing plans to choose from. The good news is that with any of the plans you get unlimited, full-resolution photo uploads. Videos count toward your storage quota, but pictures are unlimited.
The downside is that there’s no cheaper or free low-storage tier. That being said, if you’re already an Amazon Prime member, you get Amazon Photos with 5 GB of video storage completely free. Non-Prime members or upgraded storage plans start at:
- 100 GB for $11.99/year
- 1 TB for $59.99/year
How Amazon Prime Photo storage works on iPhone
As we mentioned a little bit earlier, an easy way to make sure all your photos are backed up is by using Amazon’s Prime Photos app. Let’s go over some of the basics — some of the things you may be familiar with, others maybe not so much. But first things first, head over to the App Store and download the Amazon Photos app.
How to upload your iPhone pics to Amazon Photos
After you log in to the app for the first time, you’ll be prompted to allow it to auto-backup your photos. If you only want to upload specific pictures, here’s how you can turn this off in the app:
- Tap More in the bottom right corner.
- Select Upload Photos and Videos.
- And then choose the photos you want to upload.
How to access your photos on Amazon
After you’ve uploaded your pictures, you’ll see your photos if you click on the Photos tab, in the bottom left corner of the screen.
Unlike other apps, namely Google Photos, Amazon does not automatically delete your pictures after they’ve been uploaded. So if you’re looking to free up some space on your iPhone, then you’ll have to manually delete the photos after they’ve been uploaded.
Can you edit photos in the Amazon Photos app?
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Just like other great cloud photo storage options, Amazon Prime Photos has some basic editing tools.
- Tap Photos in the bottom left corner.
- Select the photo you want to edit.
- In the upper right-hand corner, tap the ellipses.
- Tap Edit Photo.
Are pics in Amazon Photos full resolution?
Yes, Amazon Photos does store your pics in full resolution, which is a major advantage in comparison to other cloud services. Most either offer unlimited photo storage with compressed photos or they’ll store them in full resolution, but limit your storage space.
Is the Amazon Prime photo storage secure?
The quick answer is yes, Amazon Prime Photo storage is secure. There are features like “hiding” photos, and you can password-protect them, adding an extra layer of security. But just like with other cloud services, once you share a picture with someone it because a little less secure.
If you already have an Amazon Prime account, it almost seems like a no-brainer to give Amazon Photos a try. Or if you’re someone who likes to shoot a ton of videos and pictures, you can still get unlimited photo storage for under $1/month, which is an incredibly reasonable price. Not to mention the peace of mind that comes with knowing all of your photos are safe and sound.
Use Launchpad to delete an app
Launchpad offers a convenient way to delete apps that were downloaded from the App Store.
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- To open Launchpad, click it in the Dock or open it from your Applications folder. You can also pinch closed with your thumb and three fingers on your trackpad.
- If you don't see the app in Launchpad, type its name in the search field at the top of the screen. Or swipe right or left with two fingers on your trackpad to show the next or previous page.
- Press and hold the Option (⌥) key, or click and hold any app until the apps jiggle.
- Click next to the app that you want to delete, then click Delete to confirm. The app is deleted immediately. Apps that don't show either didn't come from the App Store or are required by your Mac. To delete an app that didn't come from the App Store, use the Finder instead.
Deleting an app doesn't cancel any subscription you may have purchased with that app. Learn how to cancel subscriptions for apps that were downloaded from the App Store.
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Use the Finder to delete an app
- Locate the app in the Finder. Most apps are in your Applications folder, which you can open by clicking Applications in the sidebar of any Finder window. Or use Spotlight to find the app, then press and hold the Command (⌘) key while double-clicking the app in Spotlight.
- Drag the app to the Trash, or select the app and choose File > Move to Trash.
- If you're asked for a user name and password, enter the name and password of an administrator account on your Mac. This is probably the name and password you use to log in to your Mac.
- To delete the app, choose Finder > Empty Trash.
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To use an app again after deleting it, either reinstall it or restore it from a backup.
- To reinstall apps that were installed as part of macOS, reinstall macOS. This applies to apps such as Safari, iTunes, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime.
- You can also redownload apps, music, movies, TV shows, and books that were installed from the App Store, iTunes Store, or Apple Books.
Learn how to delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
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