General What's the difference between photo stream and icloud photo library

[Mhrjimmy]

In my view both are the same. Can you guys tell me the difference between them. And what's that favorite option in photos app do

Thanks

 

[g-7]

Photo Stream is a separate album stored on iCloud that keeps your last 1000 photos (no videos).
iCloud Photo Library is (will be) your entire photo library (with videos) stored on iCloud.

 

[Mhrjimmy]

Photo Stream is a separate album stored on iCloud that keeps your last 1000 photos (no videos).
iCloud Photo Library is (will be) your entire photo library (with videos) stored on iCloud.

But how can I access the photos stored in icloud photo library

 

[newagemac]

You access them with any iDevice or Mac with iCloud Photo Library turned on. It will also be available on Windows and the Web according to the Apple website.

 

[Stuke00]

But how can I access the photos stored in icloud photo library

Any iOS 8 device or OS X Yosemite with the new photo apps installed (early 2015 release)

https://www.apple.com/icloud/preview/
https://www.apple.com/ios/ios8/photos/


"iCloud Photo Library keeps your photos and videos organized into Moments, Collections, and Years across all your iOS devices — and even on the web. You can mark favorites, create albums, or drag photos into a custom order whether you’re on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch."