▶️ How to make a backup in Google Photos

Why is it important to know how to back up to Google Photos,but also how to turn it off? Simple: from June 1, 2021, the storage of images in Google photos is not unlimited. From now on, anyone with a Google account will be able to store up to 15GM worth of images, and if you need more space in Google Photos, you'll need to access the paid service.

How to back up Google Photos

If you want the photos you take from your mobile to be stored directly, you should know how to make a backup in Google Photos. We will tell you step by step:

Access your Google Photos app.
Click on the small circle in the upper right corner, where your profile picture appears.
In the drop-down that opens, access “Photo settings”, “Settings” and the first option you will see is “Backup and sync”.

If the cloud is crossed out (as in the image) it means that this function is deactivated, you just have to hit “Activate backup”and the photos will be automatically saved to the cloud.
Every time you take a photo and access the application, the message “Backup complete” will appear.

How to turn off Google Photos backup

Here we will explain how to deactivate the backup of Google Photos,well, taking into account the new storage regulations, such Sometimes you prefer to save space in the application because you are already at the limit. The process is as simple as the previous one, but in reverse. Take note!

Once in Google Photos, tap your profile photo and select the “Settings” tab.
At the top right, turn off the “Back up and sync” function.
Once this feature is disabled, photos you take on your phone will be saved on your phone, but not in Google photos,a unless you change your mind and go back to the section on how to make a backup in Google Photos.

How to download Google Photos backup

To free up some space without turning off backup, here's how to download Google Photos backup.

But first, if what you need is to download one or more photos to have them saved on your phone because, for example, they are images you took with a previous phone, this is what you should do:

Select the photo from the gallery
Click on the three dots at the top right.
Y select “download”. So the image will already be saved on your mobile.

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If you want to download all your photos, the first thing you have to do is access the Google page to download your data.

Once on the page check the “uncheck all” box, as shown below.

Then, check only the Google photos box and click on “All photo albums included”, “accept” and “next step” (you will have to scroll down to see this tab).

At this point, you must select how you want to download your photos and videos in one of the different formats that Google offers you and click on “Create export”. And ready!

How to sync Google Photos with Google Drive

Before, you didn't have to wonder how to sync Google Photos with Google Drive, because it was a function that Google offered automatically. But since 2019 this function does not exist as such.

What you can do is save your photos from Google Photos in Drive To do this you must follow the steps in the previous point until last. The difference is that, on this occasion, you will have to open the “Delivery method” dropdown, and select Drive. You can also choose the periodicity of this function to so you don't have to do it manually every time.

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