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Dante1_66's avatar
Dante1_66
Explorer | Level 3
11 months ago

Automatically move files from "camera uploads" to other folders

Hello everyone,

I have 4 people in my family that constantly take pictures. I have an iCloud + account so that I can make backups of all our iPhones and iPads. Problem is that it is out of storage space and I don't want to pay for another subscription. Now I know that I am able to use the "Camera Upload" feature. However, all pictures from each device ends up in the folder "Camera Upload". I read that I have to physically go in the the Camera Upload folder and sort out each photo and transfer them to a folder that I create. Is there anyway to or trick to move the files automatically when they are being transfered from the iPhone to DropBox?

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
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    Welcome to the Community, Dante1_66

     

    Unfortunately, as you also mentioned, it’s not possible to do this automatically; since all photos/videos will be uploaded in bulk within the “camera uploads” folder, you’ll need to manually transfer them to another folder/organize them after that. 

     

    If you need something else though, I'll be happy to help.

    • gratibunda's avatar
      gratibunda
      Explorer | Level 3

      How about using an automation that moves files from Camera Uploads to specific folders I set in the automation?

      • Dante1_66's avatar
        Dante1_66
        Explorer | Level 3
        Is that even possible? If so, where do i find automation?