Easily Download ALL Google Photos to Mac or PC

Introduction

This tutorial provides a straightforward method to download your entire Google Photos library to your Mac or PC. Whether you're transitioning to another service or simply want to back up your photos, this guide walks you through the process step-by-step.

Step 1: Open Google Takeout

1. Open your web browser and navigate to the Google Takeout website at takeout.google.com.
2. Sign in with your Google account if prompted.

Step 2: Select Google Photos

1. Once logged in, you will see a list of Google services.
2. Deselect all services by clicking on "Deselect all" at the top.
3. Scroll down and find "Google Photos."
4. Check the box next to Google Photos to select it.

Step 3: Customize Your Download Options

1. Click on the "All photo albums included" option to customize your selection.
2. You can choose specific albums or select all albums.
3. After making your selections, click "OK" to confirm.

Step 4: Configure Export Settings

1. Scroll down to the bottom of the Google Takeout page and click on "Next step."

Choose the delivery method for your files

• Send download link via email
• Add to Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive

Select the file type and size

• Choose between .zip or .tgz formats.
• Select a maximum size for the zip files (e.g., 2GB). Files larger than this will be split into multiple downloads.

Step 5: Create the Export

1. Click the "Create export" button.
2. Google will begin preparing your files. This process may take some time, depending on the size of your library.
3. Once the export is complete, you will receive an email with a download link or have it saved directly to your selected cloud service.

Step 6: Download Your Photos

1. If you chose to receive an email, open it and click the download link.
2. Follow the prompts to download the files to your computer.
3. If you saved the files to a cloud service, navigate to that service and download the files to your computer.

Conclusion

You have successfully downloaded your entire Google Photos library to your Mac or PC. Be sure to organize your photos after downloading for easier access in the future. Regular backups of your digital photos are a best practice; consider setting a reminder to repeat this process periodically.