Introduction

Google Photos and the ability to download albums using Google Takeout. Explain the benefits of downloading albums for backup purposes.

Prerequisites

• Google Account
• Google Photos app
• Device with internet access
• Enough storage space for the album download

Step-by-Step Guide

Access Google Takeout

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Select Google Photos

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Choose Export Options

Subheadings:

• File type & size: Explain the file type and size options for exported photos. Recommend optimal settings.
• Album selection: Detail how to select full photo library or specific albums to download.
• Frequency & destination: Discuss export frequency and destination options. Recommend optimal settings.
• Other settings: Brief overview of additional settings like sharing settings and export file names.

Review Selections

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Export Photos

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Download Exported Files

Subheadings:

• Download from Google Drive: Steps to download if Drive destination selected.
• Download from download page: Process if classic Google Takeout destination selected.
• Download from email: Brief instructions if email destination selected.

Access Downloaded Albums

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Alternative Methods

Subheadings:

• Google Photos website: Instructions for downloading albums from photos.google.com.
• Google Photos app: Steps for downloading albums directly within the mobile app.
• Takeout from Archive: Brief note about downloading archived photos.
• Drive or third party apps: Short description of other methods like Drive or third party backup apps.

Tips for Managing Exported Albums

Subheadings:

• Storage: Tips for storing album downloads like external drives.
• Organization: Recommendations for keeping downloads organized by album, date, etc.
• Backups: Suggest periodically exporting again for backup purposes.
• Quality: Note that original quality is maintained in downloads.
• Editing: Mention downloading does not allow further online editing or sharing.

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Troubleshooting Issues

Subheadings:

• Album missing: Troubleshoot album not appearing in Takeout.
• Download fails: Fixes for failed or interrupted downloads.
• Zip extraction: Tips for issues extracting downloaded ZIP files.
• Storage space: Resolving insufficient storage errors.
• Other problems: General troubleshooting advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does Takeout download original quality photos? (Yes)
• Are Drive files included in Photos Takeout? (No, only Google Photos)
• Can I select individual photos to download? (No, full albums only)
• Does Takeout remove photos from my Google Photos library? (No, it only copies them)
• How long does an album download take? (Varies based on size and destination)
• Does downloading albums free up storage space? (No, space used remains unchanged)

Conclusion

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