If you’re looking to store your photos safely and efficiently, Google Photos is an excellent option. It also provides the ease to store the pictures received on Gmail. This blog will give you two methods for transferring photos from your Gmail to Google Photos.
Method 1: Transfer Photos using Google Drive
- Log in to your Gmail account, select the email with the photos you wish to move and click on the Drive icon next to the download icon, located in the attachment section.
- The pictures are now saved to your Google Drive, and you can access them from there.
- Log in to your Google Photos account, click on Upload in the top-right corner, and choose Google Drive.
- Select the photos you want to upload, and after the upload is complete, go back to your Google Drive account and delete the photos you moved to Google Photos to recover some storage space.
Method 2: Transfer Photos using Download
- Login to your Gmail account, open the email with the photos you want to store and click on the Download icon, located next to the Drive icon in the attachment section.
- After downloading, extract the ZIP file containing the photos, and select the pictures you want to upload to Google Photos.
- Log in to your Google Photos account, click on Upload in the top-right corner, and choose the photos from your computer.
FAQs
1. Is Google Photos free to use?
Yes, Google Photos is free to use, but it has a storage limit of 15GB that includes all your Google services, including Gmail and Google Drive, combined.
2. Can I access my Google Photos from any device?
Yes, you can access your Google Photos from any device using your Google account.
3. Can I share my Google Photos with others?
Yes, you can share your Google Photos with others by creating a shared album or sharing a link to the photos.
4. Can I edit my photos on Google Photos?
Yes, Google Photos provides a variety of editing tools to enhance your photos, such as filters, cropping, and adjust lighting.
Final Thoughts
With either of these methods, you can quickly transfer photos from your Gmail account to Google Photos. Try these solutions to safely store your pictures and free up some storage space on your Gmail and Google Drive accounts.