iCloud sync gives me both JPEG and MOV

JonnyVermont · 27 Sep 2017

Hi. I just switched to Windows 10. I am using an iPhone. I set up iCloud for windows. The syncing is working very smoothly. I do have an issue. The iphone takes something called Live Photos. When the sync is done to my windows machine, I get both a JPEG and a MOV which contains the twp seconds of video (the live photo). I only want the JPEG. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 ProVersion 10.0.15063 Build 15063OS Manufacturer Microsoft CorporationSystem Manufacturer HPSystem Model HP Spectre x360 Convertible 15-bl1XXSystem Type x64-based PCProcessor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8550U CPU @ 1.80GHz, 1992 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s)BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. F.20, 6/28/2017

Caledon Ken · 27 Sep 2017

Hi JonnyVermont

Is deselecting Live photos on phone an option for you.

I found live photos to be something I didn't need. Not sure how you use them.

Ken

bro67 · 27 Sep 2017

The JPEG would be a frame, the Movie would be that burst. Delete what you want from iCloud at iCloud - Sign in

bro67 · 27 Sep 2017

Caledon Ken said:

Hi JonnyVermont
Is deselecting Live photos on phone an option for you.
I found live photos to be something I didn't need. Not sure how you use them.
Ken

It is really messed up that you have to go to multiple places on iOS and even MacOS when making these kind of changes. Apple needs to be pushed so that some of these settings that are cloud related, can be adjusted from the iCloud app and service for MacOS.

Caledon Ken · 28 Sep 2017

Agree.

I guess they believe everyone wants everything. Good for business to as you zip through your 5 free GB's on iCloud.

Ken

bro67 · 28 Sep 2017

We went with the family plan, because we keep so much as a backup on it that are also stored on the NAS, if something should happen to it.

PJLLB · 28 Sep 2017

Caledon Ken said:

Agree.

I guess they believe everyone wants everything. Good for business to as you zip through your 5 free GB's on iCloud.

Ken

Well it's more like Apple decides what everyone wants for any feature of it's products and doesn't really allow the customer to do much customization, and only do things the one way Apple thinks is best. One thing about Windows: customization is off the wall, and you can do something five different ways -- just use the way you like. It's always been that way between the two operating systems.