{"id":505704,"date":"2022-11-01T21:00:48","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T18:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-set-up-and-use-icloud-shared-photo-library\/"},"modified":"2022-11-01T21:00:48","modified_gmt":"2022-11-01T18:00:48","slug":"how-to-set-up-and-use-icloud-shared-photo-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-and-use-icloud-shared-photo-library\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Set Up and Use iCloud Shared Photo Library"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26e0a13a977\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-and-use-icloud-shared-photo-library\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Set_Up_and_Use_iCloud_Shared_Photo_Library%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Set Up and Use iCloud Shared Photo Library&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-and-use-icloud-shared-photo-library\/#What_Is_the_iCloud_Shared_Photo_Library\" >What Is the iCloud Shared Photo Library?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-and-use-icloud-shared-photo-library\/#How_to_Set_Up_Your_Own_iCloud_Shared_Photo_Library\" >How to Set Up Your Own iCloud Shared Photo Library<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-and-use-icloud-shared-photo-library\/#Set_Up_on_iPhone_and_iPad\" >Set Up on iPhone and iPad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-and-use-icloud-shared-photo-library\/#Set_Up_on_a_Mac\" >Set Up on a Mac<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-and-use-icloud-shared-photo-library\/#How_to_Join_Someone_Elses_iCloud_Shared_Photo_Library\" >How to Join Someone Else\u2019s iCloud Shared Photo Library<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-and-use-icloud-shared-photo-library\/#Switching_Between_Shared_and_Personal_Libraries\" >Switching Between Shared and Personal Libraries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-and-use-icloud-shared-photo-library\/#A_Few_Things_to_Remember_About_Shared_Libraries\" >A Few Things to Remember About Shared Libraries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-and-use-icloud-shared-photo-library\/#How_to_Add_Media_to_an_iCloud_Shared_Photo_Library\" >How to Add Media to an iCloud Shared Photo Library<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-and-use-icloud-shared-photo-library\/#Shared_Library_Uses_iCloud_Storage\" >Shared Library Uses iCloud Storage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-and-use-icloud-shared-photo-library\/#Leave_or_Delete_an_iCloud_Shared_Photo_Library\" >Leave or Delete an iCloud Shared Photo Library<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-and-use-icloud-shared-photo-library\/#Access_an_iCloud_Shared_Photo_Library_on_the_Web\" >Access an iCloud Shared Photo Library on the Web<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-up-and-use-icloud-shared-photo-library\/#A_Useful_Way_to_Share_Photos\" >A Useful Way to Share Photos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Set_Up_and_Use_iCloud_Shared_Photo_Library%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Set Up and Use iCloud Shared Photo Library&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-844781\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shared_photo_library_apple.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"iCloud Shared Photo Library\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To create a Shared Library, on iPhone or iPad, go to Settings &gt; [Your Name] &gt; iCloud &gt; Photos. Tap &#8220;Shared Library&#8221; and &#8220;Get Started.&#8221; On Mac, launch the Photos app and select Photos &gt; Settings &gt; Shared Library &gt; Get Started. You can now choose participants and decide what photos and videos to share.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easier than ever before for Apple users to share photos and videos with close friends and family through the iCloud Shared Photo Library. Here\u2019s what you need to know about setting up and using the feature.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_iCloud_Shared_Photo_Library\"><\/span>What Is the iCloud Shared Photo Library?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>iCloud Shared Photo Library is a shared <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a> library in which members can contribute to and access the contents. The Shared Library is used in conjunction with your personal library, and you can switch back and forth between them at will.<\/p>\n<p>Just like your own personal library, an iCloud Shared Photo Library can be used to share all manner of media, including videos, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/230618\/how-to-convert-live-photos-to-still-photos\/\">Live Photos, RAW images, and anything else supported by the Photos app. You can make edits, delete or duplicate media, add captions, and more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-844780\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/macos_photos_app.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Shared Library in macOS Photos app\" width=\"650\" height=\"396\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can create or join an iCloud Shared Photo Library with members of a Family Sharing plan\u00a0or five other users outside your family plan. To use iCloud Shared Photo Library on a Mac, you\u2019ll need macOS 13 Ventura. On\u00a0an iPhone or iPad, you\u2019ll need to be running iOS 16.1 or iPadOS 16.1.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Set_Up_Your_Own_iCloud_Shared_Photo_Library\"><\/span>How to Set Up Your Own iCloud Shared Photo Library<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you set up a Shared Library, you assume the position of the organizer. You can do this on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, provided you have updated your device to iOS\/iPadOS 16.1 or macOS Ventura. You\u2019ll also need <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/203304\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-using-icloud-drive-and-icloud-photo-library\/\">iCloud Photo Library turned on.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_Up_on_iPhone_and_iPad\"><\/span>Set Up on iPhone and iPad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On an iPhone or iPad, head to Settings, then tap on your name. Next, select iCloud &gt; Photos. Scroll down until you see the \u201cShared Library\u201d button and tap on it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-844753\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/setup_shared_library_button.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Set up Shared Library on iPhone\" width=\"650\" height=\"230\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hit \u201cGet Started,\u201d and you\u2019ll then be asked to add some participants to your Shared Library (you can tap \u201cAdd Later\u201d to delay this).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-844754\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/setup_add_participants.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Add participants to Shared Library on iPhone\" width=\"650\" height=\"384\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, choose whether you want to move some items from your personal library to the Shared Library. You can choose to add all of your photos and videos, photos tagged with specific people, or specific items (tap \u201cMove Photos Later\u201d to do it later).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-844756\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/setup_choose_photos.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose photos and videos to add to Shared Library\" width=\"650\" height=\"317\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lastly, decide whether to \u201cShare Automatically\u201d from your iPhone or iPad camera or \u201cShare Manually Only\u201d to closely curate the experience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-844757\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/setup_share_automatically.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose to Share Automatically or Share Manually Only\" width=\"650\" height=\"210\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_Up_on_a_Mac\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Set Up on a Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To do this on a Mac, launch the Photos app, then click on Photos &gt; Settings at the top of the screen. Click on the \u201cShared Library\u201d tab, then use \u201cGet Started\u201d to create your library.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-843631\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/icloud_shared_photo_library.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Create or join an iCloud Shared Photo Library in Photos\" width=\"650\" height=\"402\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can now add participants to your library using the \u201cAdd Participants\u201d button, or click \u201cAdd Later\u201d to do it later.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-844750\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/add_participants.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Add Participants to iCloud Shared Photo Library on Mac\" width=\"650\" height=\"455\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, choose whether you want to move all your photos and videos or a specific selection of your media to the Shared Library. Alternatively, select \u201cMove Photos Later\u201d to do it later.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-844751\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/move_photos_later.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Move media to Shared Library in Photos on Mac\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your iCloud Shared Photo Library is now ready to use!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Join_Someone_Elses_iCloud_Shared_Photo_Library\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">How to Join Someone Else\u2019s iCloud Shared Photo Library<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The only way to join an iCloud Shared Photo Library that someone else has set up is to ask them to invite you using the instructions above. Once you receive the invitation, tap on it (or click it on a Mac), then follow the instructions to complete the process.\u00a0You can only be a part of one Shared Library at a time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-844760\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shared_library_invite.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"iCloud Shared Photo Library invitation\" width=\"650\" height=\"193\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Invitations are delivered by message. You\u2019ll also find pending invitations under Settings &gt; [Your Name] &gt; iCloud &gt; Photos &gt; Shared Library on an iPhone or iPad, or in the macOS Photos app under Photos &gt; Settings &gt; Shared Library.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Switching_Between_Shared_and_Personal_Libraries\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Switching Between Shared and Personal Libraries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve created or joined a Shared Library, you can switch between viewing your personal or shared libraries using a toggle.<\/p>\n<p>You can do this on an iPhone or iPad by tapping the ellipsis button at the top of the screen in the Photos app, then choosing from Both Libraries, Personal Library, or Shared Library.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-844761\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/toggle_librarires.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Switch between Personal, Shared, or Both libraries in Photos for iPhone\" width=\"650\" height=\"407\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On a Mac, there\u2019s a dedicated drop-down button in the top toolbar that allows you to choose between personal, shared, and both.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-844762\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/switch_libraries_mac.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Switch between Shared Library and personal on a Mac\" width=\"650\" height=\"280\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Few_Things_to_Remember_About_Shared_Libraries\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">A Few Things to Remember About Shared Libraries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can only belong to one Shared Library at a time, including the one you have created yourself. Individuals aged 13 or under can only belong to a Shared Library within a Family Sharing plan.<\/p>\n<p>Only the organizer (owner) of a library can invite new people to the library. On an iPhone or iPad, tap Settings followed by your name, then iCloud &gt; Photos to see controls for adding participants. On a Mac, click Photos &gt; Settings &gt; Shared Library and add participants from there.<\/p>\n<p>Once added, anyone can contribute to the Shared Library and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/682511\/how-to-edit-photos-on-your-iphone-using-the-photos-app\/\">make changes to the photos and videos inside.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_Media_to_an_iCloud_Shared_Photo_Library\"><\/span>How to Add Media to an iCloud Shared Photo Library<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To manually add iPhone or iPad items to a Shared Library, tap \u201cSelect\u201d on the Library tab, then choose the items you want to move. Tap the ellipsis \u201c\u2026\u201d icon followed by \u201cMove to Shared Library\u201d to complete the move.<\/p>\n<p>On a Mac, you can simply select items, then right-click and choose \u201cMove Items to Shared Library\u201d from the context menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-844763\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/move_to_shared_library_warning.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Move photo or video to Shared Library on iPhone\" width=\"650\" height=\"364\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> When you move an item, it is\u00a0<em>moved<\/em> not copied. This means an item will no longer exist in your personal library but only in the Shared Library.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>On an iPhone or iPad, you\u2019ll see a badge next to an item that looks like two people side by side (Shared) or a single person (Personal). Tap on this icon to move individual photos and videos between your libraries. This icon isn\u2019t visible on a Mac.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-844764\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/move_to_library_icon.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Move to Personal Library button in Photos for iPhone\" width=\"650\" height=\"242\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On your iPhone or iPad, head to Settings &gt; Photos &gt; Shared Library to see Camera controls for sharing automatically to your Shared Library. This allows you to automatically share photos and videos using the button in the top-left corner of the iPhone or iPad camera.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-844765\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shared_library_camera.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Add straight to Shared Library from an iPhone Camera\" width=\"650\" height=\"173\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Enable \u201cShare Automatically\u201d to share photos over Bluetooth when it detects that you are with people who are contributing to the same Shared Library. You can also choose to always add photos and videos to your Shared Library when your iPhone detects you are at home with the \u201cShare When At Home\u201d toggle.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-844766\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/share_when_at_home.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Shared Library automatic sharing settings on iPhone\" width=\"650\" height=\"489\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shared_Library_Uses_iCloud_Storage\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_8\">Shared Library Uses iCloud Storage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>iCloud Shared Photo Library uses the organizer\u2019s iCloud storage. If you\u2019re already using a Family Sharing plan, having a Shared Library won\u2019t take up any more space since all members of your plan are already using the organizer\u2019s space.<\/p>\n<p>Things get a little more complex if you invite people outside your Family Sharing plan. Media shared from those outside your plan will eat into your iCloud storage space. You\u2019ll need to ensure you have enough storage (possibly by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/715393\/how-to-increase-your-icloud-storage-space\/\">upgrading to the next iCloud tier) to accommodate a growing library.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-844782\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/icloud_storage_macos.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Total iCloud storage space visible on a Mac\" width=\"650\" height=\"190\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Remember that these shared libraries will only get bigger as time goes on. You can delete items from your library (as can any participant) and\u00a0merge duplicates. But the nature of a media library is that it grows over time.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re contributing to an iCloud Shared Photo Library outside of your Family Sharing plan, try and be mindful of what you share (especially when it comes to videos or ProRAW photos).<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leave_or_Delete_an_iCloud_Shared_Photo_Library\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_9\">Leave or Delete an iCloud Shared Photo Library<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leaving or deleting an iCloud Shared Photo Library is an almost identical process. If you\u2019re the organizer, you\u2019ll be able to delete a library, while participants can choose to leave instead.<\/p>\n<p>On an iPhone or iPad, tap Settings followed by your name, then iCloud &gt; Photos. On a Mac, launch Photos and click Photos &gt; Settings &gt; Shared Library. Here, you\u2019ll find the option to leave the Shared Library or delete it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-844767\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/delete_library_mac.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Delete iCloud Shared Photo Library on a Mac\" width=\"650\" height=\"395\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you click on this button, you\u2019ll be asked whether you want to keep everything or only keep items that you contributed. You can confirm your intention to delete or leave, and selected items will be retained.<\/p>\n<p>Organizers should notify participants of their intention to delete the Shared Library so they can make this choice for themselves. Otherwise, different rules apply when the library is deleted.<\/p>\n<p>If a participant has been in the library for more than seven days, everything is transferred to their personal library. If they\u2019ve been a member for less than seven days, only their personal contributions are transferred. The same rules apply if you remove a participant.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Access_an_iCloud_Shared_Photo_Library_on_the_Web\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_10\">Access an iCloud Shared Photo Library on the Web<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like your standard iCloud Photo Library, you can access your Shared Library on the web at <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.icloud.com\">iCloud.com<\/a>. The interface closely resembles the Mac experience, complete with a dedicated drop-down at the top of the screen to switch between libraries wherever you are.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-844768\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/icloudcom_shared_libraries.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Access Shared Library at iCloud.com\" width=\"650\" height=\"406\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Useful_Way_to_Share_Photos\"><\/span>A Useful Way to Share Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>iCloud Shared Photo Library takes the sting out of sharing photos with your nearest and dearest, assuming you set it up in a way that facilitates sharing.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than asking or being asked to \u201csend those photos you took yesterday\u201d they\u2019ll (hopefully) already be in your Shared Library, for others to browse, edit, and use elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>Just be mindful that anyone can add, modify, and delete items. You can also <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/302057\/how-to-share-your-icloud-photos-with-friends-who-dont-use-apple-products\/\">share photos using iCloud Shared Albums in a more controlled and less-open manner.\u00a0Fingers crossed that the arrival of shared media collections will spur Apple to add larger storage tiers at lower per-gigabyte prices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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