Recommendations: Photo storage without getting locked in
Your priority: I never want to be trapped — Prioritize full-quality export and open formats.
How to compare your options
| Criterion | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Full-quality original export | The first thing to verify — it decides day-to-day satisfaction. |
| Whether originals are ever downgraded | Check during the refund window before committing. |
| Shared library controls | Check during the refund window before committing. |
| Open, standard file formats | Check during the refund window before committing. |
| Price for your library size | Check during the refund window before committing. |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the single most important thing to check?
- That you can export every original at full resolution. If you can always leave with your files intact, most other risks become manageable.
- Should I keep my own copy as well?
- Yes. A periodic full-quality export in your own backup protects you from price changes, outages, or a service shutting down.