Find out how Google Photos works. Do you want to have a copy of your photos in the cloud but you’re not sure? In this short guide we explain how Google Photos works.
Are you worried that if you lose your phone or your computer breaks down, all your photos will be lost? It is a fear that many of us have since we saved our photos in digital format. And it has a fairly simple solution, since we can create a backup in the cloud. This way, even if we have a problem with our device our photos will remain safe. And Google Photos is undoubtedly one of the easiest platforms for this. So, if you have never used them before, in this guide we are going to explain how Google Photos works.
What Is The Google Photos Cloud
The first thing you need to know is what is the Google Photos cloud. It is simply a space on the Internet where your photos will be stored. You can access it at any time and from any device by simply logging in with your Google account.
The photos you have in your cloud are totally private, unless you decide to share them. No one who does not have access to your Google account will be able to access them. Therefore, you can store your photos with peace of mind, as using Google Photos is quite secure.
Is Google Photos Free?
Having a Google Photos account is free. In fact, you already have one by the mere fact of having a Google account, such as the one you create to use your Android phone. But you have a maximum storage space. Among all Google services (Photos, Gmail, Drive…) you can store a maximum of 15GB for free. If you need more space you will have to pay for it.
How To Log In To Google Photos
If you are wondering how to log in to Google Photos, just download the application and access it. If you have an Android mobile, the session will be automatically logged in with the same Google account with which you have configured the mobile. If not, you will have to enter your Google account and password. In a matter of seconds you will be able to access all your photos on the device you are on.
The first time you open the app, it will ask for permission to backup. If you give it, all the photos you take with your cell phone will be automatically uploaded to the cloud.
How Google Photos Works On Pc
If you prefer to view your photos from your computer, you need to know how Google Photos on PC works. To do this you will need to log in to the web version of the tool. Log in with your Google account and you will have access to all your photos and albums. The operation is almost identical to that of the mobile application. If you want to upload a photo, click the Upload button at the top. If you want to download it, enter it and click the Download button. This way, you can easily transfer photos from your computer to the cloud and vice versa.
How To Search For My Photos
Once you’ve learned how to log in, you’re probably wondering how to search for my photos. The process is quite simple. All you have to do is click on the Search button and enter something that helps you identify a photo, such as the location or what’s in it. You will see a series of results from which you will be able to find them. If you have your photos organized in albums, you can find them in the Library section. And if it is a photo you have taken recently, you have the option of simply accessing the home screen, where you will see the photos in reverse chronological order, so that the last ones you have taken appear at the top.