Announced in 2015 by Google, Google Photos came with the intention of replacing the old Picasa. The photo and video storage and sharing service is one of the most popular created by Google itself, with 1,000 million downloads and an average of 4.5 out of 5 points for Android alone.

With support for iOS, Android and Web, all those who are looking for an advanced, secure and quality storage service can enjoy Google Photos. That is why here at Writing with Blog we have prepared this amazing tutorial for those who are interested or want to try Google’s solid service.

*Remember that this tutorial is dedicated to the main and most interesting functions of Google Photos.

Required
To use Google Photos it is mandatory to have a Google account, regardless of the version you are using, be it the application or the web.

Back
Google Photos has the Automatic Backup function in its version for Android and IOS (app), with this function every time a new photo and video is created, a backup copy will be made in the Google Cloud storage service. Google.

To activate just go to settings, check the Backup and sync box and enjoy.
gdrive
Being a Google service and storage service, Google Photos allows synchronization between it and its sibling Gdrive. This way you can synchronize your files between both platforms and make better use of your free storage space.

To enable app and web sync, simply go to settings and select the checkbox corresponding to Gdrive.
To share

As a sharing service, Google Photos allows you to send photos and videos to an email recipient on the web version and, if used as a gallery, to email, Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, and other apps that accept built-in apps. media.

To send yourself, just select the files you want to send and choose one of the available delivery options (web only saw email) and your files will be shared in the way you requested.
Compression
What’s better than a high-quality file? Hmm… a high quality file that saves space I think is the best answer. Google Photos has the leading role in this topic offering natively in its web version, a menu for you to choose between keeping the maximum resolution or having your files with great quality and UNLIMITED INCREDIBLE STORAGE if you choose the option to compress the files. All this for free.

To access this amazing functionality, simply go to settings and switch to high quality option (unlimited storage)
Co-worker
For those who work as a couple, or have an intimate partner (spouse), Google Photos has the option to add a partner account so that both have access to stored photos and videos.

To add a partner account simply access the side menu and choose Add partner account, where after entering the email of the other person you will have access to Google photos (Remember that this person has to be on your email list otherwise it won’t work properly)
videos
Innovative feature for a storage service, it allows the user to create animations, videos and even movies of his life through photos (videos not OK😉😉😉😉😉😉).

This feature is very popular because you basically don’t need a video editing website or app to create.

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To take advantage of this feature, simply select the + symbol or create on the web version and app respectively and choose one of the options.
I hope you liked today’s post, and there is no longer an excuse for you to say that your cell phone has no storage at all. If you use or have already used Google Photos, leave your experience in the comments and if you have any questions, just send me a message at [email protected].

Thank you very much for your presence and have a great day.