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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different download options.
Select Google Photos
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Mention that only Photos will be included, not Drive files.
Choose Export Options
Subheadings:
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File type & size: Explain the file type and size options for exported
photos. Recommend optimal settings.
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Album selection: Detail how to select full photo library or specific albums
to download.
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Frequency & destination: Discuss export frequency and destination
options. Recommend optimal settings.
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Other settings: Brief overview of additional settings like sharing settings
and export file names.
Review Selections
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Mention ability to edit selections here.
Export Photos
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of library and destination.
Download Exported Files
Subheadings:
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Download from Google Drive: Steps to download if Drive destination selected.
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Download from download page: Process if classic Google Takeout destination
selected.
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Download from email: Brief instructions if email destination selected.
Access Downloaded Albums
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from ZIP files if needed.
Alternative Methods
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Google Photos website: Instructions for downloading albums from
photos.google.com.
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Google Photos app: Steps for downloading albums directly within the mobile
app.
- Takeout from Archive: Brief note about downloading archived photos.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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Does Takeout remove photos from my Google Photos library? (No, it only
copies them)
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How long does an album download take? (Varies based on size and destination)
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Does downloading albums free up storage space? (No, space used remains
unchanged)
Conclusion
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emphasize benefits of downloading Google Photos albums with Takeout.