Problem with saving edited photos

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Problem with saving edited photos

I can't save photos that I edit on iPhone - the 'Save' function is not available. I have an iPhone 15, updated to iOS 26.0.1

iPhone 15, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 21, 2025 10:21 AM

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Niels C Author

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Oct 21, 2025 4:07 PM in response to Niels C

Update: Under 'Settings' -> 'Photos' some of the features were turned off (?) After I enabled all the features (mirroring the settings on my iPad), I now have a working OK button on my iPhone and the problem is solved 🤗

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léonie

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Oct 23, 2025 6:51 AM in response to Niels C

Are you using iCloud Photos on your iPhone and iPad? Could it be, that you did not have the option "Download and Keep Originals" enabled for Photos?

That would explain, that you may not have been able to edit some of your photos.

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Oct 21, 2025 10:36 AM in response to Niels C

What do you actually see? When I edit a picture, there is no "Save." There is "Done" and "Cancel."

It would be better for you to tell us what you see rather than what you don't see. Perhaps you can provide a screenshot…

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Niels C Author

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Oct 23, 2025 7:38 AM in response to léonie

“Download and Keep Originals" is actually NOT enabled on my iPhone. But after enabling all other features I can now edit and save photos again. But thanks for the question and the solution suggestion 😊

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Niels C Author

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Oct 21, 2025 3:36 PM in response to Richard.Taylor

If I click OK, my changes to the image are canceled/deleted. In screenshot no. 2, the options are shown by clicking the three dots below the OK button (none of which allow me to save changes).

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