Users can sync and access multiple format files including a background sync option. This project uses the new Google Photos API see. It will backup all the photos the user uploaded to Google Photos, but also the album information and additional Google Photos ‘Creations’ (animations, panoramas, movies, effects and collages). In terms of looks and features, Drive for desktop will be nearly identical to the standard web-based Drive client. Google Photos Sync downloads your Google Photos to the local file system. From October 1 onwards Google will shut down its Back up and Sync app and users will no longer be able to sign in to that platform. Then from August 18 onwards users still on the Backup and Sync app will start receiving an in-app notification guiding them to transition to the new Drive app.
Starting on July 19, Google will begin transitioning its users to the new Drive for desktop app.
Now, the Alphabet subsidiary is going full circle and again releasing a new Drive app for Windows and macOS. You can select multiple folders on desktops or laptops and sync them to Google Drive, or in other words, sync Google Drive with PC. Step 4: To add a folder, not to the drive, uncheck the chosen folder. Google Drive is a commonly used cloud service for file storage and sharing. Step 3: At the right-click, tap on the folders that you wish to sync. Step 2: Click on the 'More' option and tap on the 'Preferences' option.
You can download Backup and Sync here for. Therefore, if you want to Sync Google Photos, you have to first create a folder (here named Google Photos) and Copy or Add photos and videos in Google Photos to this folder. Synced with your Google Drive Backup selected local files and folders Upload photos and videos to Google Photos. Important: If you remove a photo or video from your computer that you previously backed up to. For reference back in 2017, Google split off its desktop Drive app in favor of Backup and Sync for individuals and Drive for desktop which was strictly for business users. Step 1: On your PC, click on the google backup and sync. Note: Google Backup and Sync can only select folder in My Drive tab to synchronize to computer. Select the folders or pictures that you want to back up Back up to Google Photos. Google announced its unified Drive for desktop app which will replace the Sync and Backup for individuals.