▶️ How to transfer photos from Google Photos to your computer

Whether you want to free up space in this application or because you like to keep your memories organized, knowing how to transfer photos from Google Photos to your computer may interest you.Not only because this service is no longer 100% free, but because you may be one of those people who likes to have the photos located on the PC, edit them, print them... Whatever the reason, having them on the computer can be very useful. Take note!

How to transfer photos from Google Photos to your computer

The easiest way to learn how to transfer photos from Google Photos to your computer is to do the whole process directly from your PC. If you have a Google account on your phone, you can also access it from your computer, simplifying the whole process much more. You only have to remember your password and enter your Google or Gmail account. Once inside, it will be a breeze. Let's go in parts!

Access your Gmail account.
Look for the icon in which all Google applications are compiled (it's the little square that appears in the upper right, right next to your profile picture).

Click there and search for Google Photos in the dropdown that appears.

Once inside, all your photos will appear.
Select one or several, depending on which ones you want to save on your computer.
If you open only one photo, three dots will appear in the upper right corner, press them and click the “Download” option.
If you select several photos, the procedure will be the same, and the images you have selected will be downloaded in one go.

To find these photos once downloaded, go to “Downloads” on your PC. From there you can save them wherever you like. Perhaps in a folder you've created on your computer that specifies what occasion those images correspond to. And it would be!

How to transfer photos from Google Photos to an external hard drive

If you want to know how to transfer photos from Google Photos to an external hard drive,so they don't take up too much space on your computer, you have to follow the previous steps point by point. Once you have your photos located in "Downloads", or in a folder on your PC, you just have to copy them to an external hard drive, as you would do with any other file: connect your hard drive to the computer, copy the images you want to transfer to this device, and paste or drag them.

How to transfer photos from Google Photos from mobile to computer

To transfer photos from Google Photos from your mobile to your computer, the easiest thing to do is to follow the steps that we have explained above. By having a Google account, you can access it from any device,so you'll save time and “complications”.

Still, there is another way to transfer photos from Google Photos from mobile to computer, for which you will have to install another application to your device.This is Google Files. This app helps you organize your files stored on Google, including photos.

One of the peculiarities of this application is that it allows you to transfer files from the cloud to an SD card. That is, to a memory card that you must have previously inserted in your phone. By inserting this card into your computer you can also transfer the selected images to your PC. However, opting for the first option is faster and easier…

How to download photos from Google Photos to your mobile

Following the previous step you already know how to download photos from Google Photos to your mobile, but it is not necessary to have Google Files or an extra SD card to do so. The fastest way is to do it directly from the app and save them to your phone. As? Following these steps:

Enter your Google Photos app.
Select the photo or photos you want to download (if you want to select several, keep your finger pressed for a few seconds on each one).
Locate the three dots at the top right (exactly the same as how to transfer photos from Google Photos to your computer) and click discharge.
The photos will be on your mobile!

But, What if the download option doesn't appear? The answer is very simple, that means you haven't updated the Google Photos sync, and those pictures are already on your phone.

By connecting your phone to your computer with a USB cable, you can also transfer photos from Google photos to your PC. As you can see, there are several ways to do it, so you can decide which one you prefer.

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