Introduction:

With the growing importance of high-quality photos and videos for both personal and professional use, it’s become increasingly important to be mindful of the file sizes that we’re working with on our devices. Knowing the file size of a photo on your iPhone can help you better manage your storage space, choose which images to upload or send, or optimize them for faster sharing. Here are five simple methods to find the file size of an iOS photo.

Method 1: Using the Photos App

1. Open the Photos App on your iPhone.

2. Browse and select the photo you want to check.

3. Tap on “Share” (the square icon with an arrow) at the bottom left corner.

4. Scroll down and tap “Save to Files.”

5. Choose a folder and tap “Save.”

6. Open the Files app, locate the saved photo, and long-press on it.

7. Select “Info,” and you’ll see the file size in the details.

Method 2: Using a Third-Party App

1. Download a third-party app from the App Store like “Photo Investigator” or “ViewExif”.

2. Open the app, follow its specific instructions, and grant access to your photos.

3. Browse and select the desired photo.

4. The app will display detailed metadata of your image, including its file size.

Method 3: Mail Drop Method

1. Open your iPhone’s Photos app and select the image you want to find its file size.

2. Tap on “Share” (the square icon with an arrow) at the bottom left corner.

3. Select “Mail Drop.”

4. Compose an email to yourself and attach the image using Mail Drop.

5. Open your email on any device and download the image.

6. Check your downloaded image’s properties or “Get Info” window to find the file size.

Method 4: Using iMessage

1. Open the Messages app on your iPhone and start a new conversation with yourself.

2. Tap on the Photos icon in the App drawer and select the photo you want to check.

3. Send the photo to yourself.

4. Once received, tap and hold the image, then choose “More.”

5. Tap “Save” and go to the Files app.

6. Locate the saved image, long-press, and select “Info”. The file size will be listed in the details.

Method 5: Sending Photos to Another device

1. Share your photo with another device through email, messaging apps, or AirDrop.

2. On that device, locate your transferred image file.

3. Check its properties or “Get Info” window on the target device (the process may vary depending on your OS) to find the file size.

Conclusion:

Finding an iOS photo’s file size may seem complicated at first but is quite simple following any of these five methods. These various options allow you to choose one that best fits your preference so that you can better manage your storage and optimize images for sharing or online use.