How To Download Photos From Google Photos
One of the most widely used photo storage and sharing services worldwide is Google Photos. People frequently use Google Photos instead of the native Android gallery app because Android phones typically ship with it already installed on the home screen.
However, you might wish to keep a few images on your actual device. Even though it might not seem possible at first, you can download your photographs from Google Photos. You may save your priceless photos and videos to your device with our assistance as we lead you through the process.
How to Download Photos From Google Photos on Android
Most Android devices come pre-loaded with the Google Photos app. Whether you recently got a new phone or haven’t used the Google Photos app yet, you can open the app and sign into your Gmail account. After signing in, you’ll see all of your Google Photos in the app.
When you’re ready to start downloading photos, do this:
With only a few taps on the screen, Google Photos will download any stored images to your phone.
How to Download Photos From Google Photos on iOS
Whether you’re using an iPhone or iPad, Google Photos will back up your photos and videos so you can retrieve them later. Some people use Google Photos in lieu of Apple’s iCloud, while others use the Google service as an extra backup option. No matter the reason, you can download your images and videos to your iPhone or iPad.
Here’s how to download your photos from Google Photos on an iOS device:
1. Open Google Photos and sign into your account. Then, select the image you want to download to your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap on the three-dot menu icon in the upper right corner.
3. Tap Download.
Now, your photo will save to your iPhone’s Photos app. As mentioned above, if you don’t see the Download option you’ll see the Delete from Device option. The appearance of the latter selection means your photo is already stored on your device.
How to Download Multiple Photos to Your iOS or Android Device
Perhaps you want to download more than one image at a time. Unfortunately, Google Photos doesn’t give us a ‘Download All’ button. But, we can make the process faster by following these steps:
1. Long-press any image you want to download.
2. Bubbles will appear in the upper right corner of each photo. Tap the ones you want to download to your device.
3. Select Share in the bottom left corner.
4. Select Save to Device.
After selecting the Save to device option, you’ll see your downloaded photos in your device’s Gallery or Photos app.
Download Photos on Desktop
Perhaps you’d rather download your Google Photos to your computer so you can edit them and upload them anywhere. Or, working on a desktop is easier for you than it is on a phone. Fortunately, you can easily download your Google Photos on your computer by following these steps:
1. Open your favorite web browser and navigate to the Google Photos website. Then, log in.
2. Select the photo you want to download. Then, click the three-dot menu icon in the upper right corner.
3. Select Download in the dropdown menu.
You’ll now find your saved photos in your computer’s Download Folder. Then, you can move them to any file folder you’d like, for safe keeping.
Downloading Multiple Photos from Google Photos
Naturally, you can download more than one photo from Google Photos. To do this, simply select multiple photos, whatever device you’re using, navigate to the three-dot icon, click/tap it, and select Download. This will automatically download all the selected photos to your device.
Now, if you wish to export the photos at this time only, leave the Export once option selected. Alternatively, if you want the export to occur every two months for a year, select that option.
Downloading from Google Photos
There are multiple ways to download files from Google Photos. Whether you’re doing it from a smartphone, tablet, or a PC, it can definitely be done. You can also download and export multiple photos at once.
Which method did you go with? Did you use the PC, your smartphone, or your tablet? Did you run into any inconvenience? Tell us all about it in the comments below.
