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Google Drive ends Google Photos backup on August 10, 2026
Google will stop supporting Google Photos backups through the Drive for desktop app on August 10, 2026. Users who rely on Drive for desktop to automatically upload photos and videos from computer…
The Story in Brief
Google will stop supporting Google Photos backups through the Drive for desktop app on August 10, 2026. Users who rely on Drive for desktop to automatically upload photos and videos from computer folders must switch to the Google Photos web app before the deadline. Google has already blocked creation of new backup folders through Drive, though existing folders continue syncing during the transition.
The change does not affect smartphone backups to Google Photos or shut down the service. Google is separating Drive and Photos functions, moving desktop photo backups to a dedicated Photos experience. Users should open Google Photos, select folders to back up, and verify files appear correctly. Keeping an additional backup on an external drive is advised.
The Indian Opinion
Some headlines scream that Google is 'ending' or 'removing' photo backups, but that is lazy shorthand. The feature is moving from Drive to Google Photos itself, a transfer, not a deletion. The real test will be how smoothly the migration works for users with large libraries. If the web app fails to handle bulk uploads reliably by August 10, the complaints will be justified. Until then, readers should check their settings rather than panic.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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