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Where Are Google Photos Stored and How Do You Find Them?

Looking for old photos you’ve taken? They may still be accessible online in Google Photos.

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7 Ways to Free Up Storage Space on Google Photos

Need to reduce the amount of space you're using in Google Photos? Here are ways to reclaim storage space.

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How to Use Google Lens Features in Google Photos for Android and iPhone

Why download the Google Lens app separately when you can access it in Google Photos?

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How to Use the Editor Tool in Google Photos for the Web

The editor tool makes it easy to adjust your images in Google Photos from your computer, and this guide reveals how to use it.

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6 Android Gallery Apps That Are Better Than Google Photos

Looking for the best Android gallery apps to replace Google Photos? Here are six free gallery app alternatives worth a try.

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3 Ways to Recover Deleted Photos on Any Android Device

Deleted some important pictures from your Android phone's gallery by mistake? Here's how to restore deleted photos using a few methods.

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6 Reasons You Should Use Google Photos on Your iPhone

Free storage space, Google Lens, and a suite of helpful tools might just make you switch over to Google Photos for your iPhone media management.

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How to Create Cinematic Photos in Google Photos

Add a cool 3D effect to your pictures using the Cinematic Photos feature in the Google Photos app on Android and iOS.

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How to Create Albums in Google Photos

Regular Google Photos user and keen to organise your pictures? Albums can help you group your snaps together. Here's how to create albums.

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How to Upload Photos to Google Photos

Hoping to back up all your photos to Google Photos, but not sure where to start? This handy guide will show you how to upload photos to the platform.

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How to Share Photos and Videos From the Google Photos App on Android

Here's a complete guide to all the ways you can share pictures and videos through the Google Photos app on Android.

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How to Create Animations and Movies in Google Photos

Show off your best photos or videos in style by turning them into animations and movies with Google Photos on Android and iPhone.

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How to Make a Collage in Google Photos on Android and iPhone

Don't let your best pictures get lost in a packed photo gallery. Turn them into great-looking collages in Google Photos on your phone.

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How to Edit Photos on an Android Phone

From brightening and cropping images to removing unwanted objects, it's easy to edit your pictures in Google Photos on an Android device.

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How to Use Map View in Google Photos to See Your Images on a Map

The Google Photos Map View feature makes it easy to see where you shot your pictures and videos.

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Why Google’s Focus on the Pixel Is Holding Android Back

Google is creating some great hardware, but the growth in Pixel-exclusive features is coming at the expense of Android as a whole.

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How to Set Up Partner Sharing in Google Photos on Android

Want to share some of the pictures in your Google Photos library with another person? Here's how to do it using the Partner Sharing feature.

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How to Choose Which Folders to Back Up in Google Photos on Android

You don't have to back up all the images on your Android phone to the cloud in Google Photos. It's easy to select which folders you want to upload.

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5 Privacy and Security Risks of Using Google Photos

Google Photos comes pre-installed on most Android devices and Chromebooks, but it's not the safest way to manage your photos.

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How to Add Your Location to Images and Videos With Google Photos on Android

Want to be able to remember where you shot your photos and videos? You can add location information to them in Google Photos on Android.

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