To download your entire Google Photos library, follow these steps:
1. Open Google Photos on your computer or mobile device.
2. On the left-hand side of the screen, click on the “Albums” tab. This will show you all the albums you have created.
3. If you don’t see the “Albums” tab, click on the three-line menu icon in the top left corner and then select “Albums” from the menu that appears.
4. Once you are in the “Albums” tab, look for the option that says “View all albums” and click on it. This will display all the albums you have in your Google Photos collection.
5. Scroll through the list of albums and select the one you want to download. Click on the album to open it.
6. Once the album is loaded, you will see three dots in the top right corner of the screen. Click on these dots to open a menu of options.
7. From the menu, select “Download all”. This will initiate the process of compressing all the images and videos within the album into a single zip file.
8. Depending on the size of the album, this process may take some time. Once the zip file is ready, it will be automatically downloaded to your computer or device.
9. Locate the downloaded zip file on your computer or device and unzip it to access the individual images and videos from the album.
It’s worth noting that if you have a large Google Photos library with multiple albums, downloading everything at once may not be practical due to the size of the files. In such cases, it may be more convenient to download individual albums or select specific photos/videos to download.
Personal Experience:
I have personally used Google Photos to download my entire library. I found the process to be quite straightforward and convenient. It allowed me to have a local backup of all my photos and videos, giving me peace of mind knowing that I have a copy of my precious memories. The ability to download entire albums or select specific photos/videos to download provides flexibility based on individual needs. I found the download feature in Google Photos to be a useful and valuable tool for managing and preserving my visual content.