How to Download All Photos from Google Photos

Google Photos is a fantastic service for storing and organizing your pictures, but sometimes you might need to download all your photos to your device. This guide will walk you through the easiest ways to do it.

1. Using Google Takeout to Download All Photos

Google Takeout is a convenient tool for downloading data from various Google services, including Google Photos. With it, you can download all your photos and videos at once. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

  1. Go to Google Takeout and sign in.
  2. On the page, select which data you want to export. Find Google Photos in the list of services and check the box.
  3. Scroll down and click “Next Step.”
  4. Select your preferred export format and choose the frequency (just once or regularly).
  5. Click “Create Export.” Depending on the amount of data, this process may take some time.
  6. When the export is ready, you’ll receive a download link to your email.

2. Downloading Manually through Google Photos on Desktop

You can also download all photos manually through the Google Photos web app:

  1. Go to Google Photos and log in to your account.
  2. Select the photos you want. To highlight all photos, click the first photo, scroll to the bottom while holding down the Shift key, and click the last photo.
  3. Once selected, click the three dots in the upper right corner and choose “Download.”

3. Syncing through Google Drive

Another way is to use Google Drive to download photos. Keep in mind that this feature may be disabled as Google stopped automatic syncing between Google Photos and Google Drive. If available:

  1. Open Google Drive and ensure Google Photos syncing is enabled in settings.
  2. Navigate to the “Google Photos” section on Google Drive and download all folders to your device.

Tips for Successfully Downloading All Photos

  • Check available storage on your device – if you have a lot of photos, you’ll need enough space to store them.
  • Use a stable internet connection to avoid interruptions in the download process.

Downloading all your photos from Google Photos may take some time, but with these methods, you can easily get all your images saved locally.