How do I save my data from Google Photos?

Google has implemented new restrictions around their Google Photos platform, which has changed the way Picture Keeper is able to access and save the files stored within your Google account. Don't worry though! There's still a way to request all of your data from Google Photos. This request is handled by Google and is best completed using a Mac or Windows computer. Once this data has been downloaded, you can then copy it over to your Picture Keeper drive.

DOWNLOAD DATA TO YOUR COMPUTER

1. Use this link to access Google's Takeout service, and if needed, sign in to your Google account.
2. Click the Next step button at the bottom right:
   
    
3. Click Create export at the bottom right:
   
    
4. You should see that the export is in progress, and Google will email you when it's ready:
   
    
5. When you receive the email, click the Manage Google Takeout request button:
   
    
6. Your export may be broken up into several parts. Click the Download button(s) to the right of each:
   
    

COPY DATA TO PICTURE KEEPER

1. Connect your Picture Keeper to your Mac and open Finder
2. Open your Downloads folder:
   
    
3. Double-click each of the "takeout..." ZIP files to extract their contents:
   
    
4. Open the first Takeout folder:
   
    
5. Right-click on the Google Photos folder:
   
    
6. Click Copy:
   
    
7. Click PKBACKUP under "Locations" on the left:
   
    
8. Open the Backups folder:
   
    
9. Right-click on the Backups folder:
   
    
10. Click Paste Item:
    
     
11. There will be a Google Photos folder that appears here:
    
     
12. Return to the Downloads folder and open the next Takeout folder:
    
     
13. Repeat steps 5 - 10. This time while pasting, you should be prompted that a folder named "Google Photos" already exists. Choose the Merge option to combine the contents of each folder:
    
     
14. Repeat the steps for each subsequent Takeout folder until you've finished copying all of them. Organize the files within PKBACKUP > Backups > Google Photos to your liking. Anything within the Backups folder on the drive will be detected by the Picture Keeper app on next use.
    
    For further assistance with Google Photos or Google's Takeout service, you can find Google's support guide here, or you can contact Google's support team (800-548-2777) for help.
     

**If you need any additional assistance, please contact Picture Keeper Support.