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    How to Move Photos From iCloud to Google Photos [3 Ways]

    By SammySeptember 20, 2021Updated:September 20, 2021No Comments4 Mins Read
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    How to Move Photos From iCloud to Google Photos

    Apple has launched a new feature that lets you transfer photos from iCloud to Google Photos. Google Photos is a cloud storage service that is similar to iCloud, and you can store your photos and videos. If you have run out of storage in iCloud, Apple lets you transfer your photos stored in iCloud to Google Photos. The key advantage of moving photos to Google Photos is that you will get access to them from any device. Thus, you can save iCloud storage space. Make sure to back up before transferring a large number of files. By getting into this section, you will find the details on how to move photos from iCloud to Google Photos in different ways.

    How the Transfer of Photos Works

    Users must request file transfers from the official site of Apple. You should log in using your Apple ID, and it will take 3 to 7 days to verify your request. If you run out of storage in between the transfer, not all files get transferred. You will also be required to sign in with your Google account to begin the process. The file transfer service between iCloud to Google Photos is available in 240 countries.

    Pre-Requirements to Transfer Photos

    • In addition to an iCloud account, you need to have a Google account with enough storage.
    • Make sure that you backup your photos before transfer to avoid any data loss.

    How to Move Photos from iCloud to Google Photos

    The below section covers the different means of moving photos from iCloud to Google Photos.

    Move Photos from iCloud to Google Photos using Apple’s New Feature

    1. Visit your browser and go to http://privacy.apple.com.

    2. You will be required to log in with your Apple ID.

    3. After you log in, the third option will be to Transfer a copy of your data. Below that option, you will be able to find Request a transfer copy of your data. Select it.

    Click on request a transfer copy of your data.

    4. A popup window will appear, and you shall select destination as Google Photos.

    Select destination as Google Photos.

    5. Select photos, videos, or both and click Continue.

    6. Login with your Google Account to transfer the photos.

    Sign in with your Google Account

    7. Grant permission to Allow the file transfer to happen.

    Give permission.

    8. Finally, click Confirm Transfer to complete the process, and it will take 3 to 7 days to verify your request.

    Click on confirm your transfer to move photos from iCloud to Google Photos

    Related: How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to Any Device Quickly

    Move Photos from iCloud to Google Photos using PC or Mac

    1. On your web browser on your PC, sign in to your iCloud using your Apple ID.

    Sign in to iCloud.

    2. Select the photo you want to transfer and click Download.

    Select Photos and download

    3. Once you have downloaded the image, sign in to your Google account and go to Google Photos.

    Sign in your Google Account.

    4. On the top right corner of your screen, you will see an Upload button. Click it.

    Click upload

    5. Choose the folder you have saved your iCloud images.

    Select the folder to move photos from iCloud to Google Photos

    6. It will take a couple of minutes to upload your image.

    Related: How to Transfer Playlist from iPhone to iTunes in 2 Ways

    Transfer Photos to Google Photos from iCloud using iPhone

    1. Go to Settings on your mobile.

    Go to settings

    2. Click your Profile name below the settings. More options will appear on your screen.

    3. Go to iCloud, and under that section, go to Photos and turn it on. Now your Photo sync is on.

    Turn on iCloud sync.

    4. Then download Google Photos from the App Store and sign in using your Google Account.

    Download Google Photos.

    5. Navigate to Setting, and under this section, Turn on the Backup and Sync option.

    Turn on Back up and sync

    6. All the photos from the iCloud get transferred to Google Photos.

    Remember to turn off the iCloud syncing to avoid unnecessary duplicates. So, these are the different methods to move photos from iCloud to Google Photos. You can choose any method to do so based on your preferences. Don’t forget to check your Google storage before transferring. Stay tuned to our blog for more such interesting artciles, tips, tricks, etc.

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