iOS 12 lets you share specific photos using the temporary iCloud link on your iPhone and iPad. It is more convenient and faster than the traditional method. So let's get started!
Previously, we published an article on how to share a photo album even with those who don't have an iCloud account. This article is basically about that topic. However, it does cover the process of sharing specific photos (rather than the entire album) with anyone using an expired iCloud link on iOS 12..
One of the biggest hurdles we run into, especially when sharing a number of photos at once, is the delay. The problem becomes very complicated when the internet speed is influenced by the volume of the file size. And of course, you also have to deal with the usual limit on how many files you can send at one time. Keep reading this article to find out more.
How to Share Photos or Videos with Temporary iCloud Link from iPhone in iOS 12
iOS 12 made it easy to send specific images. It's easier and faster than the traditional method. Most importantly, it lets you share footage with those who don't use Apple devices..
The link is valid for 30 days, and after this time it will automatically expire. But you can stop it before the deadline.
To get started, make sure you've turned on iCloud Photo Library on your iOS device. Go to “Settings” → “Passwords & Accounts” → “iCloud” → “Photos” → then turn on “iCloud Photo”..
Step 1. Launch the Photos app on your iOS device.
Step 2. Now select the photos you want to send and then hit the share button.
Step 3. Next, select “Copy iCloud Link” from the share card.
Step 4. Now wait a moment for the link to be created. The time required depends on the size of the file.
Step 5. Once the link is successfully copied to clipboard, you can share it with your preferred media just like any other link. For example, you can open the Messages app and paste the link into the text field. Then send it as usual.
Receive shared photos: On Android device or non-working iOS devices on iOS 12 and computer
By typing or clicking on the link, your friends will be taken to the official iCloud website where all your uploaded images will appear. There will also be an option to download the images.
Also, they can select or deselect images before hitting the download button.
On devices running iOS 12
When your friend taps on the link, he / she will get a window that pops up saying "Open (your name)?" ". Your friend will then have to press "Open". Now the images will open in the "For you" section of the Photos app. There will be an option called “Add All” to add the images to the photo library.
To add a single photo to the photo library, tap the one you like and then tap the “Add to photo library” button.
How to copy the link of shared photos
Then, if you want to share the same photos with other friends, you no longer need to go through the entire process for up to thirty days from the date the link was created.
Step 1. Simply open the Photos app on your iOS device, then tap on the “For You” tab and go to the “Recently Shared” section.
Step 2. Now tap on the group of shared photos.
Step 3. Next, tap the menu button on the top right and select “Copy iCloud Link”.
Now you can share the link through your favorite media.
iOS 12 lets you stop sharing photos even before the link has expired.
How to prevent your friend from seeing shared photos
Step 1. Open Photos app, then go to “For You” tab → “Recently Shared” → select the group of photos.
Step 2. Tap the menu button at the top right and select “Unshare”.
It is done !
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