iOS 17/16 iCloud Shared Photo Library: Everything is Listed

New Feature: iCloud Shared Photo Library Coming to iOS 16/17/18

At this year's WWDC, Apple introduced a new feature called iCloud Shared Photo Library, which is designed to help you share your iCloud photo library with family or close friends. Each member of the group can contribute to the shared photo library, that’s to say, it’s a new place to store photos and videos captured by family members. While it seems to make sharing photos on an iPhone or iPad much easier, there are some potential pitfalls. Just keep reading to learn all the details about iCloud Shared Photo Library in iOS 16/17/18.

All Details About iOS 16/17/18 iCloud Shared Photo Library

iOS 16/17/18 iCloud Shared Photo Library is designed to easily share the iCloud photo library with another Apple ID. It is a separate iCloud library where up to six members can collaborate on, contribute to, and enjoy. Each member has equal access to add, favorite, edit, and delete all shared photos.

★ You are allowed to share all existing photos or photos from a specific start date. In addition, you can choose to share photos that have specific people. Of course, you can move selected photos to iCloud Shared Photo Library at any time.
★ You can choose to upload photos to Shared Photo Library automatically using the new toggle in the Camera app. In addition, when users take a photo and members are nearby, they can get the photo immediately. That’s to say, once set up, you can easily get all the photos your family has taken about the trip without having to spend time sharing the photos.
★ The iCloud Shared Photo Library will show up in Memories and Featured Photos. Every member can easily access the library and relive complete family moments.

iOS 16/17/18 iCloud Shared Photo Library potential pitfalls

Photo sharing is simplified with iOS 16/17/18 iCloud Shared Photo Library, which is an easy way to share the iCloud photo library with family. However, it's not perfect.

● On the one hand, when inappropriate photos find their way into the Shared Photo Library, there can be some awkward situations.
● On the other hand, every member can edit or delete the photos in the Shared Photo Library, this may cause some conflicts. Your favorite photos may be deleted by others.

Anyhow, only when you have used it will you know whether it is suitable for you. 

Another Wireless Way to Share Photo Library with Family

In addition to iCloud, there are other ways to help you share photos. You probably know that you can share photos via AirDrop. However, you may have found that when you try to AirDrop multiple photos, such as hundreds of photos, the transfer may fail. You can split it into multiple transfers to ensure that all photos are transferred successfully but it is a time-consuming job.

If you want an easy way to share the iCloud photo library with another Apple ID, you can try AOMEI FoneBackup for iOS, one free data transfer tool for iOS devices. This tool works like AirDrop and can help you wirelessly transfer photos, videos, songs, contacts, pdf, word documents and any other files in the Files app between two iDevices.

One thing that is different from AirDrop is that it helps you transfer hundreds or thousands of photos at a time. Below are the steps to transfer photos from iPhone to iPhone wirelessly.

Step 1. Scan this QR code or search AOMEI FoneBackup in the App Store to install the tool on both iPhones.

Step 2. Open AOMEI FoneBackup on both iPhones. Allow AOMEI FoneBackup to connect to devices on your local network, and access your photos, music, contacts, etc. on your device.

Step 3. Place two devices near each other > Go to Connect Device and tap the device name on either iPhone to establish a connection. (Please make sure Wi-Fi is enabled on both iPhones, otherwise, you will not see the device.)

Step 4. On the source iPhone, go to File Transfer > Choose the needed photos and tap the Send button.

You can go to Transfer List to view the progress of receiving and sending. The transferred photos will be saved in the Photos app.

Pro Tip: Unlock iCloud Photo Management on Your PC via AOMEI FoneBackup

Are your iCloud photos cluttered with unnecessary snapshots, leaving you grappling with storage limitations? Fear not; a solution awaits. Consider leveraging the prowess of AOMEI FoneBackup, a robust yet user-friendly iOS management tool. Embrace a streamlined process to seamlessly transfer your photos to your PC or declutter your iCloud storage by bidding farewell to redundant images. To embark on this journey, adhere to the following guide:

Step 1: Begin by downloading and installing AOMEI FoneBackup on your PC > Once the installation is complete, launch AOMEI FoneBackup.

Step 2: Navigate to My iCloud and sign in using your Apple ID > Click Manage iCloud to proceed.

Step 3: Within the intuitive interface, pinpoint the Photos icon to select the specific photos you wish to download or delete > Click the Download or Delete button to confirm your action.

Final Words

iCloud Shared Photo Library in iOS 16/17/18 is a new way to share the iCloud photo library with family. This could be a great feature for sharing photos instantly with family members while traveling. However, there may be unnecessary troubles due to automatic photo uploads.

What do you think about this iCloud Shared Photo Library? Will you use it to share the iCloud photo library with another Apple ID? Welcome to leave comments to share with us.

FAQs

1. Can I control who can access my shared photo albums?

Yes, you can control access to your shared photo albums by managing participants and permissions within the shared album settings.

2. How do I add photos to a shared album on iOS 16/17/18?

To add photos to a shared album, open the Photos app, select the photos you want to share, tap the Share button, and choose the shared album you want to add them to.

3. How can I invite others to view my shared photo albums?

To invite others to view your shared photo albums, open the shared album, tap the People button, and then select "Invite People" to send invitations via Messages or email.

4. Are shared photo albums accessible across different iOS devices?

Yes, shared photo albums can be accessed on different iOS devices as long as the user is signed in with the same Apple ID and has iCloud Photo Library enabled.