Google Photos is a single place to store all your photos, sync, and share them with your friends. It hosts all your photos on the cloud server, which makes them accessible remotely with just an Internet connection. You don’t need to carry any USB stick or external hard disk. On top of that, Google offers a whopping 15 GB of storage for free, which is shared among Google Photos and other Google ecosystem services. The platform has become increasingly popular due to its user-friendly and beginner-friendly appearance and a host of new features.
Method 1: Using Google Takeout
You can use the Google Takeout service to download copies of your photos offline and then upload them to your other cloud account. Google Takeout is free of cost, and it doesn’t require allocating account access permissions to third-party services.
Sign in to the Google account that contains your photos.
Go to the Google Takeout page.
Click on Deselect All.
Check the Google Photos option.
Click on Next Step.
In the Destination drop-down box, select one of the following options:
Send download link via email
Add to Drive
Add to Dropbox
Add to OneDrive
Add to Box
Set the Frequency to Export Once.
Set the File Type to .zip
Set the File Size to 2 GB.
Click on Create Export.
It may take some time depending on the number of photos to export. You will receive an email with the download link after completion.
Once your archive is created, you can download it by clicking on the link in your email.
Drawbacks
Google Takeout is a great method for backing up your photos locally. However, it suffers from certain drawbacks. For example, it creates a single large archive with your photos. Once you add new photos to Google Photos, there is no way to only export the newly added photos.
Method 2: Manually Download & Upload Photos
If you have fewer photos, you can manually download and upload them to your other account. It’s possible to select and download more than one photo at a time.
Backup All Photos
Sign in to the Google account that contains your photos.
Click on the Photos section.
Select your first photo and scroll down to the end of your collection.
Press and hold the Shift key while selecting the last photo in your collection.
Click on the Download All icon.
Your photos will be archived and downloaded as a single zip file.
Backup All Photos from an Album
Open Google Photos.
Click on the Photos section.
Select an album you want to back up.
Click on the three vertical dots. You will find them in the upper right corner.
Select the Download All option.
Google Photos will create an archive of the photos in your album and start downloading it.
Drawbacks
Downloading and uploading photos from Google Photos to another account can be a time-consuming process. Slow Internet connection can take more time to download and upload photos than usual, or abruptly stop the process. Therefore, it’s recommended to use this method if you have fewer photos.
Method 3: Using Easy Cloud Manager
Easy Cloud Manager is a platform to back up all your photos and files. You can use this Web-based service to back up Google Photos from one account to another account or cloud service. Best of all, it offers a free plan.
Benefits of Using ECM
It doesn’t require downloading any of your photos locally.
It supports multiple cloud services including Google Photos, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, etc.
Securely accesses your cloud accounts using the official API method. It doesn’t ask for your password, instead securely redirects to the Google login page.
100% fully online. You don’t need to download any tool.
Supports computers, Macs, tablets, and mobiles.
Supports scheduled transfers. Just set up automatic schedules (daily, weekly, or monthly) and forget them.
Provides access to Sorcim-ecosystem products to find duplicate files and rename your files without downloading them.
Steps
Register on the Easy Cloud Manager website. You can sign up with the free plan for now.
Click on the Home tab.
Select Google Photos.
Sign in to your source Google Photos account.
Provide the required account access permissions. If your account is protected with 2-FA, you will receive an OTP on the app, or a registered mobile number or email.
Once your source account is added, add the destination Google Photos account in the same manner.
Click on the Operations tab.
Click on Data Transfer.
Click on Select Source.
Choose your source Google Photos account.
Click on Select Target.
Choose your destination Google Photos account.
Select the files in your source account.
Select a folder from your destination account where you want to transfer them.
Click on Schedule Task.
Choose one of the following options:
Once: Select this option to transfer your photos at a predefined date-time.
Daily: Select this option to transfer your photos daily at a predefined date-time.
Weekly: Select this option to transfer your photos on specific days of the week. (For example, every Monday and Tuesday)
Monthly: Select this option to transfer your photos monthly.
Click on Schedule Task.
Drawbacks
The free plan of ECM offers limited bandwidth and features. It restricts the monthly bandwidth to 5 GB and offers only 2 concurrent tasks. To get additional bandwidth and features, you will need to upgrade your account.
Conclusion
Google Photos gives us 15 GB of storage for free, which makes it an excellent option for online photo storage and sharing. However, as you transfer many more photos from your mobile and other devices, it’s always a good idea to back up your photos. Backing up your photos will help you secure your memorable events, in the event your account is stolen or compromised. With many third-party services like Easy Cloud Manager, regularly backing up Google Photos is easier than ever.
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