Follow the steps below to access your iCloud photos without all of them syncing to your device: If you’re using a shared iCloud account - or want to view a different photo library - you can view pictures from iCloud using your web browser.
Once you have that turned on, you’ll be able to view all of your pictures and videos in the Photos app. Follow these steps to turn on iCloud Photos: The most straightforward way to view your photos from iCloud on your iPhone is by turning on iCloud Photos in the Settings app so that all of your pictures and videos sync with your device. Access your iCloud photos in the Photos app Below are instructions for syncing your pictures and viewing them in the Photos app, as well as how to browse through your iCloud photos if you don’t want them saved on your phone. But that’s not the only way you can view your pictures and videos from iCloud. Setting up your iPhone to sync your iCloud photos is a great way to make sure all the pictures you take are automatically backed up with the rest of your iCloud photo library. Keep reading to see how to access your iCloud photos and turn on iCloud across all of your devices. You can also access your iCloud photos on your Mac or even your PC. ICloud’s photo storage feature is an easy and convenient way to keep your photo library in sync across your devices - and not just on your iPhone and iPad.