How to Transfer from Google Photos to pCloud

For many of us, photos are like a key to those memories that we wish to cherish for the rest of our lives. And Google Photos has been our one-stop destination for uploading all our photos as it gave us unlimited storage for free.

But not so long ago, Google announced that it would no longer offer free unlimited photo storage to its users. From June 2021, you will only have a 15GB storage limit, after which, you will have to pay for extra Google Photos storage.

To avoid this hassle, you can use PicBackMan to easily transfer your photos & videos from Google Photos to pCloud.

How To Transfer Photos From Google Photos To pCloud?

The following is the detailed procedure to transfer your photos and videos from Google Photos to pCloud.

Prerequisites:

Customer satisfaction is of utmost importance for us at PicBackMan. That is why we try to keep the prerequisites to a minimum. The only thing required from your end is an operating system that is supported by PicBackMan. The supported operating systems include:

• Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and later versions.
• Mountain Lion, Leopard, El Capitan, Sierra, and many more.

Steps:

1. Head over to the PicBackMan website - www.picbackman.com .
2. On the Home page, click on the black 'Download PicBackMan' button.
   
3. Now you'll be asked to sign up with PicBackMan by creating an account. After entering your details, click on the 'Sign up & Download' button. PicBackMan automatically detects which operating system you use and begins downloading the file.
4. Upon completion of the download, run the file. The PicBackMan installation wizard appears where you can view the license agreement and select where the software will be installed on your computer. Just click 'Next' until the installation is complete.
5. Launch the PicBackMan application on your computer. Once it opens, log into your account using the credentials that you used during the sign-up process.
   
6. Navigate to the 'Account' tab. You will find a list of platforms consisting of the names mentioned above.
   
7. Click on the '+' button next to Google Photos. Next, click on the 'Connect with Google Photos' button. Here you will have to authorize your account by entering your Google Photos login details in the dialog box.
8. After signing in to Google Photos, click on 'Complete Authorization.'
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for your pCloud account.
10. To transfer your pictures from Google Photos to pCloud, go to the 'Migrate' tab and click on the 'Choose Account to Migrate' button. Select Google Photos from the list given and click 'Save.'
    
11. Now select the checkbox that resembles the pCloud icon.
    
12. Finally, click on the 'Migrate' button. The photo and video transfer process will begin immediately.
    

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the Google Photos migration process.

pCloud is one of the best online photo storage solutions supported by PicBackMan. Others include Flickr, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive, Dropbox, and SmugMug.

What Are The Benefits Of Migrating Photos & Videos Using PicBackMan?

Some of the benefits of migrating your photos and videos using PicBackMan are:

• It migrates your photos and videos in full resolution
• Allows migration to any of the supported platforms mentioned above
• Keeps the metadata of the photos intact during migration

These features make it easier to migrate from Google Photos to pCloud.

FAQs

FAQ 1: Can I transfer files from Google Drive to pCloud?

Yes, you can transfer files from Google Drive to pCloud. Here's how you can do it:

• Log in to your Google Drive account and select the files you want to transfer.
• Right-click on the selected files and choose the "Download" option to download them to your computer.
• Once downloaded, log in to your pCloud account and navigate to the location where you want to upload the files.
• Click on the "Upload" button and select the files from your computer to upload them to pCloud.

FAQ 2: How do I move photos from Google to cloud storage?

To move photos from Google to cloud storage, follow these steps:

• Open your Google Photos account and select the photos you want to move.
• Click on the "Download" option to download the selected photos to your computer.
• Sign in to your cloud storage account (e.g., pCloud) and navigate to the location where you want to move the photos.
• Upload the downloaded photos from your computer to the desired location in your cloud storage.

FAQ 3: How do I transfer all my photos from Google Photos?

To transfer all your photos from Google Photos, you can use the Google Takeout service. Here's how:

• Go to the Google Takeout website (takeout.google.com) and sign in with your Google account.
• Select "Deselect All" to clear the selection and then scroll down to find "Google Photos."
• Enable the toggle switch next to "Google Photos" to select it.
• Customize the settings if needed (e.g., file format, size) and click on "Next."
• Choose the delivery method for your photos (e.g., email, cloud storage) and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer process.

FAQ 4: How do I move photos to pCloud?

To move photos to pCloud, you can follow these steps:

• Log in to your pCloud account and navigate to the location where you want to move the photos.
• Click on the "Upload" button or drag and drop the photos from your computer into the pCloud interface.
• Wait for the upload process to complete, and your photos will be moved to the designated location in pCloud.

FAQ 5: How do I download all my photos from Google Photos?

To download all your photos from Google Photos, you can use the Google Takeout service. Here's how:

• Visit the Google Takeout website (takeout.google.com) and sign in with your Google account.
• Scroll down and locate "Google Photos." Enable the toggle switch next to it to select it.
• Customize the settings if necessary and click on "Next."
• Choose the delivery method for your photos (e.g., email, cloud storage) and follow the instructions to initiate the download process.

FAQ 6: Is there a way to transfer Google Photos to another account?

Yes, you can transfer Google Photos to another account. One method is by using the Google Takeout service to download your photos from one account and then upload them to the desired account. Alternatively, you can use third-party tools specifically designed for transferring Google Photos between accounts.