More interestingly, you can make videos or take pictures and upload them directly to the Shared Library. In this article, I’ll show you how to use an iCloud Shared Photo Library on iPhone, iPad, and Mac and share selected photos with friends and family.
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iCloud Shared Photo Library requirements
To create and access the iCloud Shared Photo Library, all members of the Shared Library must have an iCloud account and be using one of the following:– An iPhone running iOS 16.1 and above,– iPad running iPadOS 16 or later,– Or Mac running on Ventura. You can share your library with a maximum of five people at a time.
iCloud Shared Photo Library vs. Shared Album
I won’t blame you if you’re confused between the two ways of sharing photos. Apple should have worked a little harder while naming. While the iCloud Shared Photo Library and Shared Album are somewhat similar, they’re different in a few ways:
How to set up an iCloud Shared Photo Library in iOS 16
If you’ve selected All My Photos and Videos: If you opted to Choose by People or Date: If you’re choosing pictures manually: After you have selected the photos, tap Invite via Messages to send an invite MMS to participants or tap Share Link to share the URL via social media. Choose to share your library Automatically or Manually via Bluetooth when participants are nearby. Finally, tap Done.
How to save camera pictures to a Shared or Personal Library
Once you share an iCloud Library, you get to select where to save the output while making a video or taking a shot. For instance, if you choose Shared Library while taking a picture or making a video, the iPhone shares the output automatically.
Filter your pictures by library type in the Photos app
After creating a Shared Library, you can choose to show only the pictures you’ve shared, a personal library, or a mixture of both. To do this:
How to remove a participant from a Shared Library
You can remove a participant from a Shared Library if you change your mind:
How to delete iCloud Shared Photo Library
To delete an iCloud Shared Library:
How to set up an iCloud Shared Photo Library in macOS Ventura
Filter your photos by libraries on Mac
As with the iPhone, you can also filter your pictures by the library type on Mac. To do this: That’s it! Now that you know how to set up an iCloud Shared Photo Library in iOS 16 and macOS Ventura, it’s time to start sharing memorable moments with your loved ones. I find this feature sleeker than album sharing since it feels more flexible and less repetitive. Got any questions or comments? Drop them in the comment box below. Read more:
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