Add up your photos, videos, and files to see how much space you actually need, for a phone, a computer, an external drive, or cloud storage. The numbers filled in below are just examples. Swap in your own for a real answer. Nothing you type leaves this page.
How do I find my real numbers?
- iPhone: Settings > General > iPhone Storage shows how much space Photos uses. The Photos app shows how many photos and videos you have. Divide the space by the count for a rough average.
- Android: Your phone's Settings has a Storage screen that shows space by category. Menu names vary by phone maker.
- Windows PC: Settings > System > Storage shows what's using space. To get a folder's size and file count, right-click the folder in File Explorer and choose Properties.
- OneDrive, iCloud, or Google: Your account's storage page shows how much you're using now.
Music and other media (optional)
Check your device's storage screen for what apps and the system already use.
Room to grow is up to you. More room means you won't be back here next year.
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