



Microsoft doesn’t offer any tools for synchronizing from Mac, although some third-party software could be used for manual sync. I was able to point it to the Photos library, and it appears to have sorted out the correct images to upload without duplication-the only exception being images I modified in Photos, which sometimes appear in original and edited versions. Google Photos has its own sync agent that lets you select which folders to pick (select Preferences from its menu). (You can put a Photos library there, but because of how Apple manages files, it’s unwise.) But all images it manages have to be within its main folder. Dropbox recognizes and indexes all photos and videos uploaded. You can select multiple folders and automate synchronization.ĭropbox can be set to import photos automatically when a device is plugged in or a camera card is inserted into a Mac-connected card reader. Inside, you’ll want to select Masters.Īmazon dropped its cloud sync tool, but third-party GoodSync includes an option for Amazon Cloud Drive. Select your library and Control-click to select Show Package Contents. If you’re using Photos to import images and video, not just reference them elsewhere on local drives, you’ll need to point a synchronization tool to inside your Photos library. (For storage costs, see “ Comparing iCloud’s new lower prices to the competition.”) With other services, you have to make choices. Apple’s is integrated directly into iOS and OS X, making it an easy way to opt in categorically. Each major service offers a different way to upload images. As a result, you have to work quite a bit harder.
