How do you delete photos from an iPhone but keep them on a mac

I want to delete some photos from my iPhone 6 but keep them on my MacBook - how can I do this?

Hey Jill,.

This should be possible as long as you do not use icloud photo library.

With iCloud, photo library, your devices are giving you access to your library, which is stored directly in iCloud. Therefore, when you delete a photo of iCloud photo library on any device, it removes from everywhere.

When you turn off the iCloud photo library, each device is its own independent photo library. You must manually import pictures from your phone to your MacBook, then you could remove your phone at will.

If you wish to continue using iCloud photo library, but also want to save space on your phone, consider turning on Optimize iPhone storage in the section Photos to your phone settings iCloud!

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