Why Photos app uploads SO MANY photos to iCloud? Something's Wrong.

I have about 400 photos in My Photo Stream on my MAC, and my iPhoto library also had about the same number.
And it shows that in Photos app I have about 400 photos. But below that number, it says it's uploading more than 1000 photos to iCloud?? What is it uploading?? All my small bits of images files (not photos) that I have stored on my computer? Like graphic design related small icon images I have or something??? If not, why is it uploading so many??
Please help asap.
Thanks.

Well, I understand your frustration, but there is a much simpler way -- why not transfer the video from iPad to PC via the sync cable? That is a whole lot easier and faster than using iCloud as an intermediary. Besides, sending photos and videos to iCloud cuts their resolution down, so that's what will get downloaded to your PC. If you go direct, you get the original resolution. Part of the delay's you're seeing may also be due to the resolution conversion before uploading.
Also, have you checked your Wi-Fi speed? Particularly the upload link, which is normally much slower than download speeds.
Also, when you create a Shared Photo Stream, you don't actually have to invite anybody, not even yourself. Just set it up and start adding photos and video, and add people later if desired.

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