How do I stop Photos optimising task?

I don’t use iCloud for photos so why is the optimising task running and how do I stop it please?


I don’t want any of my photos quality reduced. Just leave them alone at full resolution.


How do I stop this running please?




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iPhone 16 Pro Max

Posted on Jul 24, 2025 05:38 PM

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Jul 24, 2025 09:41 PM in response to Marketqwerty

Where does it say your photos quality is going to be reduced? Consider that your library will be optimized for:

  • Wallpaper suggestions
  • Face detection in photos with updated algorithms.
  • Object detection in photos with updated algorithms.
  • Optimizing search by object database, so you can use Siri to search for any photos from a description.


Do what it says and plug your phone into power overnight. If it has not completed in the morning, then report back and we may be able to assist further.

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