Google Photos Download: Free Photo Backup and Editing App
Google Photos · for Android and iOS
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- Android
- iOS
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Google Photos is a photo backup and gallery app from Google LLC. It is free on Android and iOS, with extra storage available through Google One. Its official site is google.com/photos.
Phones break, get lost or simply run out of space, and the photos on them go with them. Google Photos backs up your pictures and videos to your Google account so they are safe and available on any device.
What does Google Photos offer?
- Automatic backup: New photos and videos are uploaded in the background when backup is turned on.
- Search: Find photos by what’s in them, such as “beach”, “dog” or a place name, without tagging anything yourself.
- Memories: The app brings back photos from past years and builds collections of trips and events.
- Editing: Crop, adjust light and color, apply filters and use the app’s editing tools.
- Sharing: Share albums with family or set up shared libraries with a partner.
Turning on backup
- Google Photos is preinstalled on many Android phones; otherwise get it from Google Play. On iPhone, install it from the App Store.
- Sign in with your Google account and allow access to your photos.
- Turn on Backup and choose whether to upload over mobile data or only on Wi-Fi.
Storage
Backups count toward the free storage that comes with your Google account, which is shared with Gmail and Google Drive. If you need more room, you can buy a Google One plan. Use Free up space to remove copies from your phone that are already backed up.
Pros
- Automatic backup to your Google account
- Powerful search by content and place
- Works on both Android and iPhone
Cons
- Free storage is shared with Gmail and Drive
- More space requires a paid Google One plan
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Google Photos free?
The app is free. Backups use your Google account storage; when the free space runs out, you can buy more with Google One.
Can I use Google Photos on iPhone?
Yes. Install it from the App Store, sign in with your Google account and turn on backup to upload your iPhone photos.
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