Use iCloud Photos on iPad
iCloud Photos automatically uploads the photos and videos you take and stores them in their original format at full resolution. You can access your photos and videos in iCloud Photos on any device where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID.
To use iCloud Photos, you need a device that meets these minimum system requirements: iOS 8.1, iPadOS 13, OS X 10.10.3, or a PC with iCloud for Windows 7.
Turn on iCloud Photos
Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos, then turn on iCloud Photos.
Save space on your iPad
iCloud Photos can help you make the most of the storage space on your iPad. When Optimize iPad Storage is turned on, all your full‑resolution photos and videos are stored in iCloud in their original formats, with storage-saving versions kept on your iPad as space is needed.
Optimize iPad Storage is turned on by default. To turn it off, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos, then tap Optimize iPad Storage.
View and share a full-resolution photo or video
Select a photo or video from your library, tap Edit, then tap Cancel.
The full-resolution photo or video downloads automatically.
Tap
, then choose how you want to share.
Upgrade your iCloud+ plan
If your uploaded photos and videos exceed your storage plan, you can upgrade your iCloud storage. See Subscribe to iCloud+ on iPad.
Need more help? See the Apple Support article Set up and use iCloud Photos.