Getting external storage can solve a lot of problems and even make life easier. You can offload your data from your MacBook's SSD or your iMac's Fusion drive when it fills up, or keep one plugged. If you need more space in iCloud, you can upgrade to a larger storage plan. You can upgrade your iCloud storage plan from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or PC. Choose from 50GB, 200GB, or 2TB plans.
The photos, music, apps, and other content that you use and enjoy on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch take up space in your device's storage capacity. And your device can fill up quickly depending on the size of its storage capacity and how much content you have. If you see a message that your device's storage is full, you can free up space by managing your photo and video storage.
Check to see how much storage you have
See how much storage you have left on your device and in iCloud, and which apps use the most space.
Device storage
- Go to Settings.
- Tap General.
- Tap [device] Storage.
You might see recommendations for optimizing your storage, a list of your apps, and the amount of space that each one uses.
iCloud storage
- Go to Settings.
- Tap [your name].
- Tap iCloud.
You'll see how much space you have left in iCloud, the apps using your storage, and if you need to upgrade your storage plan.
Store your photos and videos in iCloud
Your photos and videos are stored on your device in their original, high-resolution version. This means that they use a lot of space on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. With iCloud Photos, you can make more space available on your device and have your entire collection, everywhere you go.
Get started with iCloud Photos:
- Tap Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos.
- Turn on iCloud Photos.
- Select Optimize iPhone Storage to save space on your device.
With Optimize Storage, smaller, space-saving photos and videos are kept on your device while all of your original, full-resolution versions are stored in iCloud. And as long as you have enough space in iCloud, you can store as many photos and videos as you want.
If you need more storage
When you sign up for iCloud, you automatically get 5GB of free storage. If you need more iCloud storage, you can buy more starting at $0.99 (USD) a month. If you choose a 200GB or 2TB plan, you can share your storage with family. Learn more about iCloud storage prices in your country or region.
If you need more storage on your device, you can transfer the photos and videos that you don't want to store in iCloud to your computer.
If you need more help with your storage plan — for example, if you bought more storage but you don't see it in your account — contact Apple Support.
Learn more
- You can quickly upgrade your iCloud storage plan from your device Settings or System Preferences.
- Learn how to make space on your device by deleting photos.
- Organize your entire photo and video collection on all of your devices.
You can upgrade your iCloud storage plan from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or PC. Choose from 50GB, 200GB, or 2TB plans. You can even use Family Sharing to share the 200GB and 2TB plans with your family. After you upgrade, we'll bill you monthly.1 See the monthly pricing and plans per country or region below.
If you also subscribe to Apple services like Apple Music or Apple TV+, you might be able to save money with Apple One. With Apple One, you can choose a subscription plan that includes 50GB, 200GB, or 2TB of iCloud storage. Learn more about Apple One.
If you purchased a 1TB monthly plan before June 5, 2017, your account was upgraded automatically to a 2TB monthly plan.
North America, South America, Latin America, and the Caribbean
Brazil (BRL)
50GB: R$ 3.50
200GB: R$ 10.90
2TB: R$ 34.90
Canada (CAD)
50GB: $1.29
200GB: $3.99
2TB: $12.99
Chile (CLP)
50GB: $650
200GB: $1900
2TB: $6500
Colombia (COP)
50GB: $2800
200GB: $8500
2TB: $27900
Mexico (MXN)
50GB: $17
200GB: $49
2TB: $179
Peru (PEN)
50GB: S/.2.90
200GB: S/.9.90
2TB: S/.29.90
United States4 (USD)
50GB: $0.99
200GB: $2.99
2TB: $9.99
Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
Albania2,3 (USD)
50GB: $1.19
200GB: $3.59
2TB: $11.99
Armenia2,3
50GB: $1.19
200GB: $3.49
2TB: $11.99
Belarus2,3 (USD)
50GB: $1.19
200GB: $3.49
2TB: $11.99
Bulgaria3 (BGN)
50GB: 1.99 лв
200GB: 5.99 лв
2TB: 18.99 лв
Croatia3 (HRK)
50GB: 7.99 kn
200GB: 24.99 kn
2TB: 79.99 kn
Czech Republic3 (CZK)
50GB: 25 Kč
200GB: 79 Kč
2TB: 249 Kč
Denmark3 (DKK)
50GB: 7 kr
200GB: 25 kr
2TB: 69 kr
Egypt3 (EGP)
50GB: £18.99
200GB: £54.99
2TB: £189.99
Euro3 (Euro)
50GB: 0.99 €
200GB: 2.99 €
2TB: 9.99 €
Hungary3 (HUF)
50GB: 299 Ft
200GB: 899 Ft
2TB: 2990 Ft
Iceland2,3 (USD)
50GB: $1.23
200GB: $3.71
2TB: $12.39
Israel (ILS)
50GB: ₪3.90
200GB: ₪11.90
2TB: ₪39.90
Nigeria (NGN)
50GB: ₦300
200GB: ₦900
2TB: ₦2900
Norway3 (NOK)
50GB: 10 kr
200GB: 29 kr
2TB: 99 kr
Pakistan (PKR)
50GB: Rs100
200GB: Rs300
2TB: Rs1000
Poland3 (PLN)
50GB: 3.99 zł
200GB: 11.99 zł
2TB: 39.99 zł
Qatar (QAR)
50GB: 3.69﷼
200GB: 10.99﷼
2TB: 36.99﷼
Romania3 (RON)
50GB: 4.49 lei
200GB: 12.99 lei
2TB: 44.99 lei
Russia3 (RUB)
50GB: 59 p.
200GB: 149 p.
2TB: 599 p.
Saudi Arabia3 (SAR)
50GB: 3.69﷼
200GB: 10.99﷼
2TB: 36.99﷼
South Africa3 (ZAR)
50GB: R14.99
200GB: R44.99
2TB: R149.99
Sweden3 (SEK)
50GB: 9 kr
200GB: 29 kr
2TB: 89 kr
Switzerland3 (CHF)
50GB: CHF 1
200GB: CHF 3
2TB: CHF 10
Tanzania (TZS)
50GB: 1900 TSh
200GB: 5900 TSh
2TB: 19900 TSh
Turkey3 (TRY)
50GB: 6.49 TL
200GB: 19.99 TL
2TB: 64.99 TL
United Arab Emirates3 (AED)
50GB: AED 3.69
200GB: AED 10.99
2TB: AED 36.99
United Kingdom3 (GBP)
50GB: £0.79
200GB: £2.49
2TB: £6.99
Asia Pacific
Australia3 (AUD)
50GB: $1.49
200GB: $4.49
2TB: $14.99
China mainland3 (CNY)
50GB: ¥6
200GB: ¥21
2TB: ¥68
Hong Kong (HKD)
50GB: HK$ 8
200GB: HK$ 23
2TB: HK$ 78
India3 (INR)
50GB: Rs 75
200GB: Rs 219
2TB: Rs 749
Indonesia (IDR)
50GB: Rp 15000
200GB: Rp 45000
2TB: Rp 149000
Japan3 (JPY)
50GB: ¥130
200GB: ¥400
2TB: ¥1300
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Kazakhstan (KZT)
50GB: ₸349
200GB: ₸999
2TB: ₸3490
Malaysia (MYR)
50GB: RM3.90
200GB: RM11.90
2TB: RM39.90
New Zealand3 (NZD)
50GB: $1.69
200GB: $4.99
2TB: $16.99
Philippines (PHP)
50GB: ₱49
200GB: ₱149
2TB: ₱499 500gb external hard drive mac compatible.
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Republic of Korea (KRW)
50GB: ₩1,100
200GB: ₩3,300
2TB: ₩11,100
Singapore (SGD)
50GB: S$ 1.28
200GB: S$ 3.98
2TB: S$ 12.98
Taiwan3 (TWD)
50GB: NT$ 30
200GB: NT$ 90
2TB: NT$ 300
Thailand (THB)
50GB: ฿35
200GB: ฿99
2TB: ฿349
Vietnam (VND)
50GB: ₫19000
200GB: ₫59000
2TB: ₫199000
1. For countries and regions where the local currency isn't supported, such as Argentina, storage upgrades are billed in U.S. dollars (USD). Learn more about countries and regions that bill in U.S. dollars (USD).
2. iCloud storage upgrades for Albania, Armenia, Belarus, and Iceland are charged in U.S. dollars (USD), with prices slightly higher due to the Value Added Tax (VAT).
3. Taxes are included in all prices for these countries and regions: Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, China mainland, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
4. Residents in some U.S. states have tax added to the monthly payment due to state laws.
Gun Safe Storage Solutions
Accepted payment methods for iCloud storage upgrades include credit cards, debit cards, and your Apple ID balance. If you don't have enough available funds in your Apple ID balance to complete your upgrade, you'll be charged the remaining amount. Apple Store gift cards aren't accepted as payment for upgrading iCloud storage. Learn how to manage the amount of storage you're using.
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