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How to Protect a Photo Library Before You Need to Recover One

The best recovery is no recovery. This guide covers the backup workflow that costs nothing extra and survives the three most common photo library disasters: accidental deletion, device failure, and ransomware. Covers the 3-2-1 backup rule applied to photo libraries on iPhone, Android, and computer.

Key Topics Covered

  • 3-2-1 backup rule for photo libraries
  • iCloud Photos — what it does and doesn't protect against
  • Google Photos — free tier limitations and paid storage
  • Local backup: NAS, external drive, Time Machine
  • Ransomware protection for photo libraries
  • Testing your backup before you need it