We all love snapping photos and keeping memories. And if you’re like many people, you might be backing up those memories with Amazon Photos. It’s convenient, fast, and part of your Amazon Prime membership.
But what happens when you cancel Prime?
Let’s break it all down in a fun, simple way!
Wait… Amazon Has a Photo Service?
Yep! If you have Amazon Prime, you get free, unlimited photo storage with Amazon Photos. This means you can save all your selfies, vacation shots, and family pics without using up space on your phone.
You can also store 5GB of video and other files. Not too shabby, right?
So What Changes When You Cancel Prime?
Here’s where it gets real. When you cancel your Prime membership, your Amazon Photos account changes too. Let’s list it out:
- No more unlimited photo storage – This is the biggest one. Without Prime, you’re back to the base 5GB of storage for everything.
- Your photos are still there… for now – Amazon doesn’t delete your photos right away. But there’s a catch (more on that below).
- You’ll be over quota if you had lots of photos – If you used more than 5GB, you’re now storing more than you’re allowed.
Does Amazon Just Delete My Pictures?
Nope, they’re not that cruel. But there is a ticking clock.
Once you go over the 5GB limit, you won’t be able to upload new photos. And Amazon will send you emails warning you to get back under the limit. They’ll likely give you some time to download your images or pay for more storage.
If you ignore those messages?
Eventually, Amazon may delete your files—starting with videos and documents first. They say photos will be the last to go, but it’s still risky to wait.
What Can You Do to Keep Your Memories Safe?
Before you panic, here are some easy steps to protect your precious memories:
- Download your photos → Use the Amazon Photos app or website to save copies to a hard drive or another cloud app.
- Buy more storage → Amazon offers paid plans for storage if you don’t want to rejoin Prime.
- Switch to another service → Google Photos, iCloud, or Dropbox are great options too.
How Much Does Amazon Storage Cost Without Prime?
If you want to stick with Amazon Photos, you can! Here’s what you can pay:
- $1.99/month for 100GB
- $6.99/month for 1TB
- $11.99/month for 2TB
That’s not bad if you’re already comfortable using Amazon Photos.
Can I Rejoin Prime Later and Get Everything Back?
Yes! If you cancel Prime today and rejoin next month, your unlimited photo storage perks will come back. Everything in your account will return to normal—as long as nothing got deleted while you were away.
Think of it like putting your photos on “pause.”
In a Nutshell…
Canceling Amazon Prime doesn’t delete your photos immediately. But:
- You lose the unlimited storage.
- You only get 5GB total for photos, videos, and docs.
- You might need to take action to avoid losing anything.
If you want to downgrade your subscription without losing your precious memories, plan ahead!
And remember: Whether you stay with Amazon or switch services, the most important thing is keeping your memories safe and sound.
Bye-bye Prime, but hello peace of mind!
