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Do you also use Google Photos to back up your phone or tablet photos? This convenient backup method has been a popular choice for many people. I am no exception either.
不過你也會想要備份 Google相簿，但是卻不知道怎麼用嗎?
今天這篇就來分享，要怎麼把Google相簿內的照片影片一次下載匯出存起來.
Why I decided to backup my Google Photos
Honestly, it’s just fear. I worry that one day my photos could be gone from the cloud, and I’d seriously regret it.
雲端空間再方便，也不代表不會出問題，所以我習慣再複製一份，讓自己安心。
於是我找到Google 匯出，可以讓你下載相簿內的資料。
Using Google Takeout
Before you start, you’ll need to sign in to your Google account. Then, head over to Google Takeout to configure your settings. This feature isn’t just for your photos; it also lets you export Gmail, contacts, calendars, and more.
Create a New Export
Under Create a new export, the first step is to select Google Photos. You can also check the available formats and choose which albums to include.
Choose File Type, Frequency, and Destination
I chose "Send download link via email," but you can also choose to transfer the files to Google Drive or other cloud storage services.
Frequency
Depending on your preference, you can choose to "Export once" or "Export every 2 months."
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File Type
You can leave this setting as it is and select .zip.
File size
You can choose the size for each individual file based on your preference.Personally, I prefer using 4GB.
For instance, if your album has 100GB of data, you will get 25 separate 4GB zip files for download.
Once you’ve confirmed the settings, just click "Create export" to finish.
Downloading Your Files
At this point, you’ll usually need to wait about 2 to 3 days.
Once your files are ready, you’ll receive an email notification.
The email will include a download link, and it will be available for one week, so remember to download your files in time.
After downloading, when you extract the files, they may be organized by year or by the albums you created in Google Photos.
However, the folder structure can be a bit messy. If you have a lot of files, it can take quite some time to organize everything.
So for my later backups, I actually stopped extracting the files.
Instead, I just store the downloaded files directly on an external hard drive, which also helps save space on my computer.
Final Thoughts
This is the method I use to backup my Google Photos.
Even if I don’t need these files every day, having a backup means I don’t have to worry about losing everything someday.
Regular Backups
Besides exporting your albums just once, you can also choose to export your data every two months for up to a year.
Whenever Google finishes preparing your files, it will send you an email notification. All you need to do is download them when they're ready.
I hope this guide helps if you’re looking to download all your Google Photos files at once. If you’re not planning to back up right now, feel free to bookmark this page and come back to it later.
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