How to Upload Photos from iPhone to Google Photos in 2 Ways

How to upload pictures to Google Photos from iPhone? 2 ways are listed here to help you easily make it!

By @Kathy Last Updated September 14, 2024
 

How manually transfer photos directly from iPhone to Google Photos?

Is there any method on an iPhone to move (or copy) selected photos directly from the iPhone to my Google Photos storage?

- Question from Reddit

Google Photos is a photo management application with 15GB of free storage. It has features like automatic classification, automatic backup, and convenient photo sharing. It can automatically classify pictures according to time, load picture content, and also isolate private pictures.

Besides, the new version provides a great search function (which was originally Google’s strength). With the feature image recognition, users can search for related photos by inputting descriptions.

Why need to upload pictures to Google Photos from iPhone?

We all know that everything has two sides. Now, let’s make a comparison between Google Photos and iCloud.

💡 Settings: iCloud backs up photos faster than Google Photos for its an iPhone built-in tool and its main advantage is that it doesn’t require you to allow it to access photos. 💡 Storage: Google Photos gives users 15 GB of free storage while iCloud only offers 5 GB. 💡 Application: iCloud has succeeded the strict rule of iOS. You could back up your photos, but you are not allowed to view them on iPhone unless you download them. However, Google Photos allows you to view photos and even search them directly.

So if you don't have a strong inclination to Apple products, then Google Photos may be a better tool to back up your iPhone photos.

Method 1. How to upload photos from iPhone to Google Photos directly

Storing your photos in Google Photos will let you save iPhone space and keep your photos safe. Read on and learn how to back up photos & videos from your iPhone/iPad.

Step 1. Install Google Photos on your iPhone from the App Store.

Step 2. Launch the Google Photo app. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Google Photos. And tap Allow Access to All Photos to allow it to view, share, or back up photos & videos from this device. Now you can sign in with your Google account.

⚠️Note:
  • Photos will only sync when the app is open.

Step 3. To upload iPhone photos to Google Photos, choose Back Up. Choose your backup option from High quality or Original. Then tap Confirm to start uploading.

⚠️Note:
  • To save space in your Google Account storage, tap "High quality". Photos will be saved at 16MPs and videos will be saved at 1080p.

  • To retain the original size of your photos and videos, tap "Original". We recommend this for large scale printing such as banners. Photos and videos will take up more space and you need more time to sync.

Method 2. How to add iPhone photos to Google Photos via USB

Syncing photos between iPhone and computer via Google Photos is a good way. But it does now allow you to select photos or albums to sync.

If you want to do so, you can turn to a professional transfer tool - AOMEI FoneBackup. With its powerful features, you can transfer all or selected pictures/albums from iPhone to Google Photos at a super-fast speed. Connect your iPhone via a USB cable to computer, and then you can enjoy the fast backup speed and convenient operation.

With the help of this software, you don’t need to install Google Photos on your iPhone. Just log in it on your computer directly. Let’s show you the details.

Step 1. Download and install AOMEI FoneBackup. Connect your iPhone with USB cable. Tap Trust on your iPhone.

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Step 2. Click the Phone Transfer option on AOMEI FoneBackup > Locate iPhone to PC and click Get Started.

Step 3. Go to the Photos option to transfer all pictures on iPhone. Or select any album or photos you want.

Step 4. Then you can choose a storage path from the Transfer Settings option, and click Start Transfer to send photos to computer.

Step 5. Then log in to Google Photos with your Google account. Click Upload in the top right corner. Now you have two options to choose where do you want to upload your photos from. Because I have saved my photos on PC, I should choose Computer here.

Step 6. Select the folder of the backup file, click open to choose the photos, and then Google Photos will upload all your selected photos automatically.

🌟 Why can't I upload photos to Google Photos from iPhone?

A photo or video may not upload because it doesn't meet the requirements: Photos can't exceed 200 MB or 200 megapixels. Videos can't exceed 10 GB.

Conclusion

You have normally two ways to solve the problem of how to upload photos from iPhone to Google Photos. You can sync photos using Google Photos app or manually transfer photos from iPhone to your Google Photos with AOMEI FoneBackup on your Windows PC.