How do you store your images?

**EDIT**

Hey folks,

I've recently noticed that my iCloud storage is full. So now my images don't sync anymore and I fear loss.

Since I do not want to throw more money down Apple's throat, I wondered what are you guys using? My goal is it to have an easy sync between iPhone, iPad and an WIN PC.

I've considered:

  • Google Photos
  • Cloud storage

All the best

Here's a summary of this thread. :)

Wow guys, I’m overwhelmed by all the answers and suggestions or best practices.

I’d like to break it down for everyone who’s ready this at a later point in time.

  1. Long time storage: HDD drive / NAS
  2. Medium storage: Cloud Services / SSD drive
  3. Selected image storage: some sort of Photos app (Amazon, Google Apple)

Most recommend to have 2 to 3 backups - just in case.

My plan now is:

  1. back up the photos on my desktop to the HDD
  2. get some info about a NAS in my home network
  3. get a „couple“ of SSDs to take into the field (mostly vacation in my case)
  4. find a way to have my desktop read an Apple formatted hard drive so I can extract the files to the desktop (I use an iPad while on the go and hard drive settings are different - I’d appreciate it if someone has experience and is willing to share)
  5. clean up my iCloud
  6. use Google Drive as a mid-time storing solution