How do I free up iCloud storage space on my iPad?

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How do I free up iCloud storage space on my iPad?

Hi .. I have zillions of duplicate photos and videos taking up unnecessary space (I know I take too many!) but I’ve read on here that despite the good reviews the ‘clean up apps’ are a scam

are there any alternatives please to avoided the £10/month iCloud fee? Or is manual deleting the only real way

thanks in advance

Cat, from Liverpool

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Original Title: Tips to reduce iCloud storage- as the clean up apps are scams?

iPad, iPadOS 18

Posted on Aug 12, 2025 11:14 PM

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Answer 1

Cat JM Author

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Aug 13, 2025 11:03 AM in response to Richard.Taylor

Thank you both… I took a look and there were only 14 duplicates?? That would have been great if it worked … bursts would be another good one

bit it did show me other grouping like hand writing… so I’ve manage to do a quick clean up

thanks for taking the time to reply..

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Answer 2

Aug 13, 2025 12:54 PM in response to Cat JM

Cat JM wrote: … I have zillions of duplicate photos and videos taking up unnecessary space … there were only 14 duplicates??

Such a close estimate!

And, by the way, you are right to never use any of those ‘clean up apps’ -- they can corrupt the Photos Library as well as other data.

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Answer 3

muguy

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Aug 13, 2025 02:32 AM in response to Cat JM

In photos, navigate to utilities, duplicates. Merge any duplicates that you wish.

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Answer 4

Aug 13, 2025 09:11 AM in response to Cat JM

As muguy says:

near the bottom of the screen:

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