How to save photos in Google Photos: a guide

What is Google Photos?

Google Photos is a cloud storage service from Google that lets you store, organize and share photos and videos.

Benefits of Google Photos

• Automatic backup without any manual work
• Access anywhere from any device
• Smart search by people, places or objects
• 15 GB free storage space
• Easy sharing with family and friends

Installing the Google Photos app

Installing on iPhone

1. Open the App Store
2. Search for "Google Photos"
3. Tap Get
4. Open the app and sign in with your Google account

Installing on Android

On most Android phones, Google Photos comes preinstalled.

Setting up automatic backup

Turning on backup

1. Open the Google Photos app
2. Tap your profile picture
3. Select Photos settings
4. Tap Backup
5. Turn on the switch

Choosing the backup quality

Storage saver: Slightly compressed, unlimited uploads Original quality: Counts toward your Google Drive storage

Creating and organizing albums

Creating a new album

1. Go to the Library tab
2. Tap New album
3. Give your album a name
4. Select photos to add

Storage space and Google One

Checking your storage space

1. Open Google Photos
2. Tap your profile picture
3. Tap Account storage

Google One plans

Frequently asked questions

Are my photos safe in Google Photos?

Yes, Google Photos uses strong encryption. Your photos are private unless you share them.

Can I recover photos I deleted by accident?

Yes, deleted photos stay in the trash for 60 days.

Does Google Photos use a lot of battery or data?

Google Photos is optimized to be efficient. By default, the app only uploads over Wi-Fi.

What happens to my photos if I delete the app?

All photos that have already been uploaded stay safe in your Google account.