How to Copy Google Photos to Google Drive (Easiest Way in 2024)

In this article, we will show you how to copy photos from Google Photos to Google Drive. Simply follow the steps below.

Copy Google Photos to Google Drive

To copy Google Photos to Google Drive, follow the process below.

1. Select Photos on Google Photos

Navigate to the photos you want to copy. Click on each photo to select it. To select multiple photos, hold down the Shift key and click on the photos, or use the “Select” button to choose entire albums.

2. Download Selected Photos

Click on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the screen and select “Download.” The selected photos will be compressed into a ZIP file and downloaded to your computer.

3. Locate the Downloaded Folder

Once the download is complete, locate the folder on your computer. It is usually found in the “Downloads” folder.

4. Click on the “New” Button

In the upper left corner of Google Drive, click on the “New” button. This will open a dropdown menu with various upload options.

5. Select “File Upload”

Choose “File upload” to upload individual photos.

6. Choose the Photos

A file explorer window will open. Navigate to the downloaded folder, select the photos, and click “Upload.” The photos will begin uploading to your Google Drive.

7. Monitor Upload Progress

You can monitor the upload progress in the lower right corner of Google Drive. Once the upload is complete, the photos will appear in your Drive.

We hope you now have a better understanding of how to copy Google Photos to Google Drive. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to copy files to Google Drive or our article on how to copy photos from Google Drive to Google Photos.