Google Photos is a great backup solution for the photos on your phone and lets you manage them on a computer or other devices, including Apple devices. However, Google Photos does not offer a clear way to download all your photos to your device, Android or i. Phone, in one go, directly.
Start by installing the Google Photos app on your i. OS device or Android smartphone. Some phones come with all the Google apps pre-installed, so check to see if you already have Google Photos on your phone.
What is Google Photos and how does it work?
Google Photos is the home for all your photos and videos, automatically organized and easy to share. Integrate the magic of Photos into third-party apps, so it’s easier than ever to access, edit, print, back-up photos and more.
Where are my photos saved in Google Photos?
With that turned on, all the photos and videos from your Google Photos account will also be accessible from your Drive. All your media will be saved in the folder named Google Photos, saved in the root location of your Drive account.
I have used google drive for years to backup photos. I would move them from my phone/camera into the photos folder on my google drive so I could view them from any device. I currently have 11,610 pictures and videos on my drive account totaling over 96 GB which goes against my google drive storage.
Where are your photos stored?
Concluding: most are stored on Drive, but with free copies on Photos (up to July 2019). And a recent minority is stored on Photos with no copies on Drive. There may be a library-gap on Photos between July 2019 and the day you did start with Photos yourself.
Where can I find my Google Photos library?
It may be in your device folders. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Photos app. At the bottom, tap Library. Under “Photos on device”, check your device folders.
Another frequent inquiry is “How to access Google Photos from Google Drive?”.
All you have to do is turn the option for Google Drive on in the settings for Google Photos. With that turned on, all the photos and videos from your Google Photos account will also be accessible from your Drive. All your media will be saved in the folder named Google Photos, saved in the root location of your Drive account.