Google Photos will stop saving your photos and videos for free

Google Photos has many strengths that attract a large number of users. For example, it has a very complete search function, distinguishing between objects, people and animals. In addition, it shows a map where all the photographs are located in the exact place where they were taken. However, if we could only choose one of its benefits, it would be free and unlimited storage. A feature that is sadly about to disappear

Starting June 1, 2021, photos and videos uploaded to Google Photos will use up your Google account's storage quota.This change in the operating policy is due to the large number of multimedia files that are uploaded every week. According to Google, more than 1 billion users upload, every seven days, 28 billion photos and videosThe fact that new copies take up space will force many users to buy more storage and, as a consequence, Google will be able to monetize the service.

It is necessary to emphasize that all the files that have been uploaded in high quality before the deadline will not consume storage quota. Thus, Google respects the way the service works as we currently know it and the change will only apply to backup copies after June 1, 2021. Similarly, the owners of a Pixel device, to whom Google gave away free unlimited storage in high quality, will not be affected by any of these changes.

Helps to not exceed the storage limit

The company has announced the launch of some useful tools to avoid exceeding the contracted storage quota. For example, it is now possible to calculate, approximately and based on the use made of the service, how long the contracted storage will last in Google Drive There is Remember that this is consumed not only by Google Photos, but also by Gmail and Drive. To view this information in your case, you can click on this link.

Additionally, starting June 1, 2021, Google Photos will include a system for detecting blurry, dark, or low-quality photos. The main objective of this utility is clear: to help the user to eliminate all those images that are useless or taken by mistake that until now were stored indiscriminately thanks to unlimited storage.In this way, it will be much easier to maintain a clean, orderly library and with a lower impact on the storage quota.

How to buy more Google Drive storage from Android

If, despite the changes that are coming, you are determined to continue using Google Photos, you can buy storage from your phone very easily. To increase your quota do the following:

1. Open Google Drive and, in the side menu, tap Buy more space.
2. Select the storage quota that best suits your needs. Click on the blue button that contains the monthly price to continue.
3. On the next screen, choose the payment method and click on Subscribe.

After taking these steps, the size of your Google Drive will have increased immediately. When you buy more space, you'll also subscribe to Google One Thereafter, you'll get phone support and other benefits, like three free months of Stadia.

Google One, what it is for and what advantages the app offers

Current Google Drive rates are as follows:

• 15 GB: free option
• 100 GB: 1.99 euros/month
• 200 GB: 2.99 euros/month
• 2 TB: 9.99 euros/month
• 10 TB: 49, 99 euros/month
• 20 TB: 99, 99 euros/month
• 30 TB: 149, 99 euros/month