July 12, 2024
Transferring photos from Google Photos to iCloud Photos can be made easier by following the steps below:
Method 1: Use Google Takeout
Export from Google Photos via Google Takeout:
- Go to Google Takeout.
- Sign in with your Google account.
- Select only "Google Photos" from the available services.
- Select the export settings (e.g. file format, file sizes, etc.) and start the export.
- You will receive a link in your email to download the files.
Transfer to iCloud Photos:
- Unzip the downloaded files from Google Takeout to your computer.
- Open the Photos app on your Mac or go to icloud.com and sign in.
- Transfer the files you unzipped to the Photos app or upload them via the iCloud website.
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Method 2: Using a third-party application
There are apps available that can ease the process of transferring from Google Photos to iCloud Photos.
Some of them are:
- PhotoSync: An app that lets you transfer photos and videos between devices and cloud services.
- io: A service that supports the transfer of data between different cloud platforms.
Tips
- Storage check: make sure you have enough storage space in iCloud before you start the transfer.
- Keep Files: keep a backup of your files on your computer just in case.
- Manage Tags and Albums: note that albums and tags may not be automatically transferred and you may need to reorganise them in iCloud.
With these methods, you can make transferring your photos from Google Photos to iCloud Photos easier and faster.
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