How to Back Up Photos to External Drive
How to Back Up Photos to External Drive. Step-by-step guide with tips and tools from PX Cleaner.
This is a question we hear frequently from iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. Here is a complete, step-by-step answer.
Step-by-Step Solution
Understand the Problem
Storage issues usually come from accumulated photos, videos, app caches, and system data that build up over time.
Check Your Storage
Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage (or About This Mac > Storage) to see a detailed breakdown.
Use PX Cleaner for Quick Cleanup
Download PX Cleaner and run an AI scan. It automatically finds duplicates, blurry photos, and large files.
Clean with the Swipe Interface
Review PX Cleaner's suggestions — swipe left to delete, right to keep. Fast, safe, and intuitive.
Empty Recently Deleted
Deleted items still take space for 30 days. Empty the Recently Deleted folder to free space immediately.
Why PX Cleaner for your device?
AI-Powered
Machine learning detects duplicates, blurry photos, and similar shots automatically.
Swipe to Clean
Tinder-style interface makes cleanup fast and intuitive.
100% Private
Everything happens on-device. No photos are uploaded anywhere.
Lightning Fast
Full library scan in 1-3 minutes. Clean up in under 10 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
PX Cleaner is the fastest way to identify and remove storage-wasting files. Most users recover 5-20GB in their first scan.
No. PX Cleaner only suggests files for deletion — you make the final call. Everything goes to Recently Deleted first for 30-day recovery.
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