Head in the Cloud

01 Freemium

Most storage providers give you some free space, with extra capacity available for a monthly or annual fee. Prices vary considerably, though, so make sure you get a good deal.

02 File formats

If you just want to back up or share JPEGs, then pretty much any provider will fit the bill. However, you’ll need to choose more carefully if you’ll be storing TIFFs or RAW files.

03 Net speed

Don’t fork out on a premium cloud storage subscription if your internet connection runs at a snail’s pace. Consider spending the same cash on a fast external hard drive instead.

04 Show off

Not all online storage websites will display your photos in attractive galleries for the world to see them at their best.

05 Keep moving

Cloud storage is great for keeping your photos accessible on the go, so make sure your preferred provider has apps to help view and upload images from your mobile devices.

With so many storage providers vying for your photographs, here’s how to find them the best home