How To Share Photo Stream Albums on iOS 6 and Mac

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos, then turn on Shared Albums. On your Mac, open the Photos app. From the menu bar at the top of the screen, choose Photos > Preferences. Click the iCloud tab, then select Shared Albums.

1. How do I sync my photostream from my iPhone to my Mac?
2. Can two Macs share the same photos library?
3. How do I transfer photos from my photostream to my computer?
4. Why can't I see my photo stream on my Mac?
5. Why are my iPhone photos not syncing to my Mac?
6. Why are my iPhone photos not showing up on my Mac?
7. How do I share my apple photo library?
8. Can I combine iPhoto libraries?
9. How do I share my photo library with family?
10. Why are all my iPhone photos not importing?
11. What is the difference between photo stream and iCloud photo library?
12. How do I move photos from iPhone to photostream?

How do I sync my photostream from my iPhone to my Mac?

To ensure that Photo Stream is turned on in iPhoto, visit iPhoto Preferences, tap the iCloud tab, and select (if it isn't already selected) the My Photo Stream check box. You can start out in System Preferences as well. Click iCloud, select Photos, and then select Options.

Can two Macs share the same photos library?

Unfortunately, Apple currently offers no good way for two or more people to keep their photo libraries in sync with each other, whether they're using the same Mac (with different user accounts) or different Macs.

How do I transfer photos from my photostream to my computer?

Open My Photo Stream. Click the "Add photos" button. Select the photos to import to My Photo Stream, then click Open. Please Note That the photos you upload to Photo Stream are stored in iCloud for 30 days to give your devices plenty of time to connect and download them.

Why can't I see my photo stream on my Mac?

In Settings > Network > Wi-Fi, check that Wi-Fi is on and you have an Internet connection. In Settings > Accounts > iCloud, check that My Photo Stream is on. If it is, turn it off and select Delete. ... If you still don't see all of your My Photo Stream photos, it might be due to storage capacity on your Apple TV.

Why are my iPhone photos not syncing to my Mac?

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos, then turn on iCloud Photos. On your Mac, go to System Preferences > iCloud > Options next to Photos, then select iCloud Photos. On your Apple TV, go to Settings > Accounts > iCloud > iCloud Photos.

Why are my iPhone photos not showing up on my Mac?

Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Location & Privacy > Reconnect to your Mac and select Trust when your iPhone asks > Import iPhone photos to Mac. Use the Photos repair tool: Make sure that you backed up your main Photos library > Quit Photos > Press and hold the Option and Command keys as you open Photos again.

How do I share my apple photo library?

In the Photos tab or from within an album, tap Select and then select the photos and videos that you want to share. Tap the Share button , then tap Add to Shared Album . Choose the album where you want to share your photos. Then tap Post.

Can I combine iPhoto libraries?

iPhoto Library Manager allows you to merge the contents of multiple libraries together into one, while preserving all your albums, events, and photo metadata.

How do I share my photo library with family?

On your iPhone or iPad

1. Launch the Photos app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap on the Albums tab.
3. Scroll down to the Shared Albums section and select the Family album. ...
4. Tap on the plus sign.
5. Tap the photos you want to add and then tap Done in the upper right corner.

Why are all my iPhone photos not importing?

Answer: A: Check, if you enabled iCloud Photo Library on your iPhone - Settings > iCloud > Photos, also, if "Optimize Storage" is active. ... Then disable iCloud Photo Library. Now import the the photos to your Mac and delete them from the iPhone.

What is the difference between photo stream and iCloud photo library?

iCloud Photos and My Photo Stream* automatically upload your photos so that you can see them at home or on the go. iCloud Photos also uploads your videos and keeps all of your edits up to date too.

How do I move photos from iPhone to photostream?

Before you can turn on My Photo Stream on your PC, you need to follow these steps:

1. Download and install iCloud for Windows.
2. Open iCloud for Windows.
3. Next to Photos, click Options.
4. Select My Photo Stream.
5. Click Done, then click Apply.