Did you believe that 128 gigabytes would be enough storage when you first bought your phone? However, as time goes on, many of you have likely encountered the dreaded notification: storage full. Fortunately, there are ways to clear up space on your phone. You can delete unnecessary photos and videos, remove duplicates quickly, and take advantage of free photo storage through your Amazon Prime membership. Additionally, there are several cloud storage options for your photos.
However, there’s a lesser-known setting that might be the culprit behind your low storage. To check what’s taking up space on your iPhone, go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage. Here, you’ll see a graph displaying your free space and which apps, files, and photos are using up the most memory. If you notice that videos and photos are taking up a significant amount of space, it’s no surprise. The quality, length, resolution, bitrate, and format of these media files all contribute to their file size.
For example, a minute of 1080p footage occupies around 130 MB, while the same length of 4K footage can take up 475 MB. A 10-minute 4K video could consume nearly 4 GB of space. Photos can also consume a considerable amount of space, depending on factors such as resolution, format, and compression. An optimized JPEG at decent quality typically ranges from 3 to 5 MB, while an uncompressed 12-megapixel photo may occupy 36 MB.
One setting that can quickly fill up your storage is the option to record videos in 4K. While it may seem like a great choice for optimal video quality, 4K files are significantly larger than standard-resolution videos. To adjust your video settings, go to Settings > Camera > Record Video and choose a resolution from the available options. If you want to save space, consider switching off the 4K setting.
When it comes to photos, the file size depends on the format in which they are stored. JPEG files are processed and compressed, making them ideal for everyday use. On the other hand, RAW files are much larger because they contain all the raw data from the photo without any processing or compression. Apple even provides a warning in the camera settings that RAW files are approximately 25 MB each. In comparison, standard JPEG photos on your phone typically take up about 1 MB of space. However, RAW files offer greater control over editing options like white balance, color, and exposure.
In recent times, the RAW image format has become available on smartphones, including Apple’s ProRAW format introduced with iOS 14.3 for iPhone 12 Pro and later models. If you have enabled ProRAW and find yourself running out of storage, it may be a good idea to switch back to a lower resolution or disable ProRAW in the camera settings.
To turn off ProRAW, go to Settings > Camera > Formats and toggle off Apple ProRAW. You can also choose between 12 MP or 48 MP resolution photos in this menu.
Your phone’s camera offers various settings beyond the basic point-and-click functionality. Here are some of the settings you may encounter and their purposes:
– Resolution: Adjusting the resolution allows you to balance quality and file size. Higher resolutions result in better quality but larger files.
– HDR (High Dynamic Range): HDR combines multiple exposures to create vibrant images with high contrast.
– Night Mode: This mode enhances photos taken in low light by brightening them and reducing noise using advanced algorithms.
– Portrait Mode: Utilizing depth-sensing technology, portrait mode blurs the background and keeps the subject in focus, simulating a shallow depth-of-field effect.
– Pro/Manual Mode: This mode grants you full control over settings like ISO, shutter speed, and focus, similar to a DSLR camera.
– Panorama: Capture expansive landscapes by panning your camera, which automatically stitches multiple images into one.
– Burst Mode: Hold down the shutter button to capture a series of rapid-fire photos, ideal for action shots, sports, and capturing moving subjects.
By familiarizing yourself with these camera settings, you can make the most of your smartphone’s photography capabilities. Now, you can manage your storage more effectively and continue capturing great memories without worrying about running out of space.
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