4 Best Ways to View Photo Size on iPhone and iPad

Recently, I wanted to check an image’s file size on my iPhone. Being an Android user, I was used to simply swiping up on a photo to see the file size. However, when I tried to do the same thing on my iPhone, I couldn’t find that option. So, how can you check the size of a picture on an iPad or iPhone? In this post, we will explain the different methods you can use.

To begin with, I must admit that there is no native option to view the file size of a picture on an iPad or iPhone. Nonetheless, there are several alternatives available, and I have compiled the best four methods for you.

Let’s go through the different ways you can view image size on iOS.

1. Use Files App

You can use the Files app to view the file size of a picture. However, unlike Android, images do not automatically appear in the Files app. You must first save them from the Apple Photos app.

Here are the step in detail:

Step 1: Open the picture in the Apple Photos app on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2: Tap the share icon at the bottom. Then, scroll left to reveal more options. Tap Save to Files.

Step 3: The Files app will open. Navigate to the folder where you want to save it on your iPhone or iCloud. Then, tap Add at the top.

Step 4: Open the Files app on your iPhone or iPad.

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Step 5: Go to the folder where you downloaded the image in step 3. The file size will be mentioned near the file name.

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1. Identify repetitive ideas or phrases and choose the most concise option.

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Remember, the goal is to make the content more impactful and concise without losing its original meaning. Let’s get started!

2. Using Apple Shortcuts App

In this method, you need to download an image first. The process becomes hectic if you have to check the size for many images. An alternative way exists using the Apple Shortcuts app. For that, you need to keep the Shortcuts app installed on your iPhone. If it isn’t installed, download it from the link below.

Once installed, create a shortcut for file size and run it whenever you want to view the photo size.

Here are the steps in detail:

Step 1: Launch the Shortcuts app on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2: Tap on Create Shortcut.

Step 3: Search for Get Details of Files and tap on it.

Tap on Choose under Get Details of Files. Select File Size.

Step 5: Using the search bar, find Show notification and tap it.

Step 6: Tap on the area that says Hello World, and you will see Details of Files at the bottom. Add it and tap Done.

Step 7: Go to the app’s homescreen to view the shortcut. Tap the three-dot icon to access more options.

Step 8: Inside the shortcut, tap the on/off toggle icon at the top. Enable Show in Share Sheet and hit Done. Tap Name to give a name to your shortcut. Press Done to save the changes.

Step 9: Launch the Apple Photos app and open the photo to determine its size.

Step 10: Tap the share icon. Then, select Shortcuts from the icons at the bottom.

Tip:

Step 11: You will see the shortcuts in the Shortcuts app. Tap the shortcut for file size. A notification will show the file size of your picture.

Repeat steps 9-11 to determine the image size. Steps 1-8 need to be done only once.

3. Use Third-Party Gallery Apps

One of the best gallery apps on iOS for determining photo size and resolution is Google Photos. Simply swipe up on the photo to view the details.

You can use it as an alternative to iCloud Photos as it also functions as a photo-storage service. However, if you don’t plan to do so, you shouldn’t enable the backup feature in Google Photos. You can even transfer your entire gallery from iCloud to Google Photos. And if Google Photos doesn’t meet your preferences, you can try other third-party gallery apps.

4. Use Third-Party Metadata Apps

To obtain Exif details about your photo, download Exif viewer apps like Exif Metadata, ViewExif, or Photo Investigator. These apps allow you to view and edit metadata such as aperture, camera maker, brightness level, and resolution.

Stop Expecting

As an experienced writer specializing in editorial refinement and language efficiency, I was given a task to review a provided text and eliminate all redundant words or phrases to make the content more concise and impactful.

As an Android user, I’m surprised that this tiny feature is missing in iOS. But it’s Apple. You should be ready to expect anything from its products. We hope they add the ability to view the image size in future iOS builds.

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