Step 1: Open Google Photos on your PC
To get started, open Google Photos on your PC by typing “photos..com” into your web browser. Make sure you are signed in to the Google that contains the photos you want to download.
Step 2: Select the photos you want to download
Once you are in Google Photos, you will see all the photos and videos stored in your account. You can either scroll through your library or use the search bar to locate specific photos. To download a single photo, click on it to open it in full view. To download multiple photos, hold down the Ctrl key (for Windows) or the Command key (for Mac) while clicking on multiple photos.
Step 3: Click on the three-dot menu
In the top right corner of the screen, you will find a three-dot menu icon. Click on it to access a drop-down menu with various options related to your selected photos.
Step 4: Select “Download” from the drop-down menu
From the drop-down menu, select the “Download” option. This will initiate the download process for the selected photos. Depending on the number and size of the photos, the download may take a few moments.
Step 5: Choose the destination folder
After clicking on “Download,” a window will appear asking you to choose a destination folder on your PC where the downloaded photos will be saved. Navigate to the desired location on your PC and click on “Save.”
Step 6: Check the downloaded photos
Once the download is complete, you can go to the destination folder on your PC to check the downloaded photos. They will be saved in their original file format, maintaining their quality and resolution.
That’s it! You have successfully downloaded photos from Google Photos to your PC. You can repeat these steps as many times as needed to download all the desired photos from your Google Photos library.
It’s worth noting that if you have a large number of photos or want to download your entire Google Photos library, the process can be time-consuming. In such cases, Google offers a “Takeout” feature that allows you to download all of your Google Photos data at once. This feature creates a downloadable archive that contains all your photos, videos, and related data from Google Photos. To use this feature, go to the Google Takeout website (takeout.google.com) and follow the instructions to create and download your Google Photos archive.
Downloading photos from Google Photos to your PC provides you with offline access to your memories and gives you more control over your media. It also enables you to have backups in case of accidental deletion or loss of access to your Google Photos account. So, follow these steps and start preserving and utilizing your photos on your PC today.