How To Share Photo Stream Albums on iOS 6 and Mac

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos, then turn on Shared Albums. On your Mac, open the Photos app. From the menu bar at the top of the screen, choose Photos > Preferences. Click the iCloud tab, then select Shared Albums.

1. How do I sync my photostream from my iPhone to my Mac?
2. Can two Macs share the same photos library?
3. Why can't I see my photo stream on my Mac?
4. How do I download a shared photo album from my iPhone to my computer?
5. Why are my iPhone photos not syncing to my Mac?
6. Why are my iPhone photos not showing up on my Mac?
7. How do I share my apple photo library?
8. How do I share my photo library with family?
9. How do I sync a photo album from my Mac to my iPhone?
10. How does Photo Stream work on Mac?
11. What is the difference between photo stream and iCloud photo library?
12. Why is Photos not working on my Mac?

How do I sync my photostream from my iPhone to my Mac?

To ensure that Photo Stream is turned on in iPhoto, visit iPhoto Preferences, tap the iCloud tab, and select (if it isn't already selected) the My Photo Stream check box. You can start out in System Preferences as well. Click iCloud, select Photos, and then select Options.

Can two Macs share the same photos library?

Unfortunately, Apple currently offers no good way for two or more people to keep their photo libraries in sync with each other, whether they're using the same Mac (with different user accounts) or different Macs.

Why can't I see my photo stream on my Mac?

In Settings > Network > Wi-Fi, check that Wi-Fi is on and you have an Internet connection. In Settings > Accounts > iCloud, check that My Photo Stream is on. If it is, turn it off and select Delete. ... If you still don't see all of your My Photo Stream photos, it might be due to storage capacity on your Apple TV.

How do I download a shared photo album from my iPhone to my computer?

Copy photos from Shared Albums

1. Open Photos and tap Albums.
2. Find Shared Albums, then tap the name of the album that you want. You might need to swipe left to find the shared album.
3. Save photos from the album using one of these methods: Tap an image to open it, then tap Share . ...
4. Import the photos to your computer.

Why are my iPhone photos not syncing to my Mac?

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos, then turn on iCloud Photos. On your Mac, go to System Preferences > iCloud > Options next to Photos, then select iCloud Photos. On your Apple TV, go to Settings > Accounts > iCloud > iCloud Photos.

Why are my iPhone photos not showing up on my Mac?

Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Location & Privacy > Reconnect to your Mac and select Trust when your iPhone asks > Import iPhone photos to Mac. Use the Photos repair tool: Make sure that you backed up your main Photos library > Quit Photos > Press and hold the Option and Command keys as you open Photos again.

How do I share my apple photo library?

In the Photos tab or from within an album, tap Select and then select the photos and videos that you want to share. Tap the Share button , then tap Add to Shared Album . Choose the album where you want to share your photos. Then tap Post.

How do I share my photo library with family?

On your iPhone or iPad

1. Launch the Photos app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap on the Albums tab.
3. Scroll down to the Shared Albums section and select the Family album. ...
4. Tap on the plus sign.
5. Tap the photos you want to add and then tap Done in the upper right corner.

How do I sync a photo album from my Mac to my iPhone?

Sync photos to your device

1. Connect your device to your Mac. ...
2. In the Finder on your Mac, select the device in the Finder sidebar. ...
3. Select Photos in the button bar. ...
4. Select “Sync Photos to your device from” checkbox, then choose Photos, Pictures, or a folder from the pop-up menu.
5. Do one of the following:

How does Photo Stream work on Mac?

Photos that you take on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch automatically upload to My Photo Stream when you leave the Camera app and connect to Wi-Fi. And new photos that you import on your Mac to the Photos app automatically upload when you connect to Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

What is the difference between photo stream and iCloud photo library?

iCloud Photos and My Photo Stream* automatically upload your photos so that you can see them at home or on the go. iCloud Photos also uploads your videos and keeps all of your edits up to date too.

Why is Photos not working on my Mac?

Make sure that your Mac is still uploading photos. Open the photos app and then go to the word Photos (next to File and Edit in the status bar) and then click on preferences. ... It should start uploading/downloading again in amounts. That should fix your issue.