Preserving your precious memories is important, and having a local copy of your photos gives you peace of mind. Google Photos, the cloud-based photo storage and sharing service offered by Google, provides a convenient platform to store, organize, and access your photos and videos from various devices. If you’re looking to download all your photos from Google Photos, we’ve got you covered with this step-by-step guide.

Step 1: Access your Google Account and navigate to the “Data and privacy” section. To begin the process, log in to your Google Account and go to the “Data and privacy” section. This section provides you with control over your data and privacy settings.

Step 2: Find the “Download or delete your data” option and click on it. Scroll down until you find the “Download or delete your data” option and click on it. This option allows you to manage the export and deletion of your data.

Step 3: Locate and click on “Download your data.” On the “Download or delete your data” page, you’ll find the “Download your data” section. Click on it to proceed with downloading your photos.

Step 4: Select the data you want to include in the export. Under the “CREATE A NEW EXPORT” section, click on “Select data to include.” By default, all data types are selected. To only include your photos, click on “Deselect all” and then select the checkbox next to “Google Photos.”

Step 5: Proceed to the next step. Scroll down and click on “Next step” to continue with the export process.

Step 6: Choose the destination for your exported photos. In the “Choose file type, frequency, and destination” section, go to the “Destination” option. From the dropdown menu, select your preferred destination for the exported photos. You have options like “Send download link via email,” “Add to Google Drive,” “Add to Dropbox,” “Add to OneDrive,” or “Add to Box.”

Step 7: Set the frequency of the export (optional). If you want to download your photos once, choose “Export once” under the “Frequency” option. Alternatively, if you want Google to automatically send your photos every two months for a year, select “Export every 2 months for 1 year.”

Step 8: Choose the file format and size. In the “File type and size” section, select either a .zip or .tgz file format for your export. To receive your photos in a single file, choose the largest file size available.

Step 9: Initiate the download process. Once you have configured all the options according to your preferences, click on “Create export” to start the download process.

Please note that Google may take some time, ranging from a few hours to several days, to complete your export. You will receive an email notification once the export is ready for download.

If you have selected recurring exports, Google will create a download file every two months and notify you accordingly. Should you change your mind or no longer require the recurring exports, you can cancel the export by clicking on the “Cancel export” button.

Now you can confidently download all your photos from Google Photos and keep them safe on your local device. Enjoy revisiting your cherished moments whenever you want, even offline!