Amazing Things You Didn’t Know Google Photos Can Do
Latest Google Photos Update Hints at Improved Archives Among Other Changes
According to a recent report from Android Police, Google has started rolling out an updated version of Google Photos (v3.18) which includes code that hints at upcoming new features. The report suggests that Google might be working on making the archiving feature smarter by allowing it to categorize archived images under different labels, like business cards, menus, etc.
Additionally, the APK teardown also reveals code about a change to the Likes feature which was first spotted within an older APK of the app. The change would replace the two toggles for comments and likes with a single toggle to control both features. Finally, a few lines of code found in the APK also suggest that Google might introduce a new Vertical panoramas feature to the app.
Google Photos v3.13 Brings Motion Photos Search and More
The update also brings extended notifications for Photo Books, ensuring that users get notified when they have a new set of photos that can become a Photo Book, in case of an unfinished draft, or when there is a new promotional offer on Photo Books.
You can download the latest version – v3.13 – via the Play Store (Free) or find it on APK Mirror (Free).
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Do you use Google Photos App? If yes, then for what purpose? Well, most of the time I get the answer ‘to back up our photos’. Well, if you use Google Photos for this purpose only – it is still great.
If you are a Google Photos user then you know how important is Google Photos for you. Well, mostly we think it is kind of an old album that keeps back up all pictures and videos. Well, that is true. But, wait a minute, there are a number of other amazing and awesome Tips & Tricks and Hidden Features that most of the people don’t know – I guess.
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Like most Google services, Photos is overflowing with helpful features, which can manipulate, organize, and share your thousands of images. Most impressive of all, you can search through your photos in clever new ways, which shouldn’t be surprising, given Google’s search engine roots.
See Also: Now you can Edit Your Google Photos right in Google Photos. Here is how it is done.
Do you know that you can get unlimited storage on Google Photos? Well, actually there are two options; one with unlimited storage yet with some limitations like your photos must be less than 16 megapixels. As far as videos go, Google downgrades any video shot above 1080p. Google offers payment plans that provide more storage space for higher quality files. While the other is with limited storage with the advantage of keeping your Pictures/Videos in Original Format.
Lesser Known Google Photos Tips&Tricks
1. Download all of your photos
Your photos stored in Google Photos are safe. Whenever you needed any of these, you need to download it first. Well, if one needed many photos to use then downloading one-by-one is not less then a burden or tiresome job.
Luckily, there is a solution for this problem. Google Takeout. Google Takeout is a simple Photos plugin available for Windows PCs and MAC. It lets you download all or some of your Google data including Google Photos.
You can select just Photos and even choose exactly which albums to include in the download. Keep in mind this could be a very large download if you have a lot of photos stored. In some cases, it can take hours to complete the download.
2. Automate backup on your Mac or PC
You probably don’t even think twice about Google Photos handling images on your smartphone, but what about your Windows or Mac computer? Download Google’s Backup and Sync app for Mac or PC and you can automatically back up images from your desktop or laptop. Using said link you can download Google Photos for your Android and iOS Devices as well.
3. Watch for Google Assistant notifications
If you like surprises, keep an eye out for alerts from the Google Photos assistant feature. It will automatically create stylized photos, collages, and photo albums you might find fun. You can choose to save these automatic creations, ignore them, or delete them. You may also receive “Rediscover this day” alerts showing images from a point in the past. It can be a delightful reminder of good times from years ago.
4. Un-delete photos
If you trashed a photo and now want it back, just open up the main Google Photos menu, select trash, and then choose the image or images you want to restore. Photos remain in the trash for 60 days before being permanently deleted.
5. Make an animation
Ready to get moving? Select “Assistant” in Photos, choose “Animation,” and then select anywhere from two to 50 photos and let Google create a fun animation from the images. This is especially entertaining if you have a sequence of action shots that go together.
6. Create a slideshow movie
Look under the “Assistant” feature in your Google Photos app for the “Movie” option. This lets you select up to 50 photos or videos to put into a slideshow video. You can customize your creation by choosing different filters and selecting a soundtrack. Google offers a selection of fun tracks ranging from dogs barking “Blue Danube” to upbeat jazzy tunes. You can share your movie creation with friends or publish it to social media or YouTube.
7. Get the Google Photos iOS app
Google Photos isn’t just for Android. If you are running out of space on your iPhone or iPad, here’s a possible solution. Download the app for your iOS devices, and you can enjoy the same editing backup, archiving search, and storage features on your iPad or iPhone.
8. See the original photo while editing
Here’s a nifty, under-the-radar feature of the Google Photos app. When you’re editing a photo and playing with a filter, just touch and hold down (or click in a browser) on the image to see the original and quickly compare how the picture first looked. Lift off to see the changed version again.
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9. Scan your old photos with PhotoScan
Have photos in an album or a frame that you want to make digital? One of the easiest ways to add real photographs to your Google Photos library is to use Google Photoscan for Android and iOS. Follow the on-screen instructions to capture your pictures and then organize and access them with Photos. It’s an easy way to bring vintage photographs into the modern age.
10. Move photos to archive
Clear out the clutter by moving unneeded photos to your archive. Just select the three dots to access the photo-options menu and choose “Archive.” Occasionally, Google will automatically suggest photos to move, which you can review and archive as you like.
11. Chromecast your photos to a TV
If you have a Chromecast hooked up to your TV, you can open up your Google Photos app on your phone, click on the “cast” icon in the corner, and share your favorite snaps on the big screen for everyone to enjoy.
12. Link up with Google Drive
Sync your Google Drive with Google Photos by heading to your settings and turning on the Google Drive option. Now you can see and edit photos and videos from Drive right in Photos. Next, head to Google Drive, open the settings and check the option to “Create a Google Photos folder” to access your images on My Drive.
13. Add a photo to a Gmail email
There’s a super-simple way to add a pic from Google Photos into an email when you’re using Gmail from a web browser. Look for the “Insert Photo” icon at the bottom of the compose window. It looks like a little landscape picture. Click this icon to access your Photos archive and choose which snaps to include.
14. Hide your location from shared photos
Google collects location information for photos, which can be very helpful for organizing and searching your archive, but it might not be something you want to reveal when you share images with others. Head to Settings, open your Sharing preferences and select “Remove geolocation in items shared by link” to hide that information for any images or videos you share via a link.
15. Build a photo book
As much fun as it is to look at photos on a screen, sometimes you just want to hold a real book in your hand. Use the “Photo books” feature to build and order physical books stocked with your lovely images.
16. Create a slideshow movie
Look under the “Assistant” feature in your Google Photos app for the “Movie” option. This lets you select up to 50 photos or videos to put into a slideshow video. You can customize your creation by choosing different filters and selecting a soundtrack. Google offers a selection of fun tracks ranging from dogs barking “Blue Danube” to upbeat jazzy tunes. You can share your movie creation with friends or publish it to social media or YouTube.
17. Search for places and objects
Google applies its high-level search expertise to sorting your photos, so you can search by location or look for particular objects. For example, “camping” or “tent” should pull up images of your outdoor adventures while “Hawaii” should bring up your fabulous vacation shots.
18. Locate photos using dates
If you use Photos in a web browser, then look for the subtle timeline of dates along the side. You can use this to quickly navigate to a specific period. You can also type a month or year or even a specific date into the search box to find photos.
19. Find your adorable pet pictures
Google uses machine learning to visually sort out different pets. So go ahead and search your photos by “cat,” “dog,” or even “tabby” or “golden retriever.” The system isn’t perfect, but it works surprisingly well.
20. Label people by name
Click on the search bar and look for the row of faces that appear in little round circles. Click on a face and you now have an option to add a name by typing it in or choosing it from your contacts. Pro tip: you can also name your pets this same way.
21. Search by emoji
Pop open your Google Photos app, go to the search bar, and, instead of typing in text, choose an emoji for your search term. A cat emoji will return feline photos, a happy-face emoji will get pictures of smiling people, and a birthday cake will give you birthday-related images. This might not be the most practical way to search your photos, but it sure is fun.
So here in this video, I’m going to discuss Google Photos latest Tips and Tricks for 2018. Stay tuned and Subscribe to YouTube Channel for rest of the parts in this series.
Important Download Links:
- Download All Google Photos to PC or MAC (Take Out): https://takeout.google.com/settings/takeout
- Back-up All PC/MAC Photos to Google Photos: https://photos.google.com/apps
- Google Photos for iOS Devices (iTunes): https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id962194608?mt=8
- PhotoScan by Google (for Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.photos.scanner&referrer=utm_source%3Dlanding
- PhotoScan by Google (for iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1165525994?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D8
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So which features is most amazing for your? You can add anyother feature as well. Peace!