Google Photos provides seamless photo sharing and storage. One of its most useful features allows users to quickly organize and manage their photo collection by selecting multiple photos at once. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to select all photos on Google Photos across various devices.
Selecting All Photos on Desktop (Windows & Mac)
The process for selecting all photos on a desktop computer is straightforward:
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Navigate to Google Photos: Open your web browser and go to photos.google.com.
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Select the First Photo: Click the white checkmark in the top-left corner of the first photo you want to select. The checkmark will turn blue.
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Scroll to the Last Photo: Scroll down to the very last photo in your library.
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Shift-Click the Last Photo: Hold down the
Shiftkey on your keyboard and click the white checkmark on the last photo. This will select all photos between the first and last selected images. -
Verify Selection: All selected photos will have a blue checkmark. The total number of selected photos will appear in the top-left corner of the page.
Selecting Photos by Date on Desktop
Google Photos also allows you to select all photos within a specific date range:
- Open Google Photos: Access photos.google.com.
- Choose a Date: Locate the date you wish to select and click the checkmark next to it. All photos from that date will be selected.
- Select Multiple Dates: You can select multiple dates by clicking the checkmark next to each desired date. The total number of selected pictures will be displayed in the top-left corner.
Selecting All Photos on Android Devices
On Android devices, selecting all photos utilizes a touch-and-hold gesture:
- Open Google Photos: Launch the Google Photos app.
- Tap and Hold: Tap and hold the first photo you want to select.
- Drag to Select: Without lifting your finger, drag downwards to select all subsequent photos. The number of selected photos will be shown at the top-left of the screen.
Selecting Photos by Date on Android
Similar to desktop, selecting photos by date on Android is simple:
- Open Google Photos: Launch the app.
- Tap a Date: Tap the date heading for the photos you want to select. All photos from that date will be selected and marked with a blue checkmark. The total count will appear in the top-left corner.
Selecting All Photos on iPhone
Selecting all photos on an iPhone follows a similar process to Android:
- Open Google Photos: Launch the Google Photos app.
- Tap and Hold: Tap and hold the first photo.
- Drag to Select: Without lifting your finger, drag down to select all the photos you want. A blue checkmark will indicate selected photos.
Selecting Photos by Date on iPhone
Selecting photos by date on iPhone mirrors the process on other platforms:
- Open Google Photos: Open the Google Photos app.
- Tap a Date: Tap the date heading. All photos from that date will have a blue checkmark, and the total count will be displayed in the top-left corner.
By following these simple steps, you can efficiently manage your Google Photos library across different devices. Selecting all photos allows for quick organization, sharing, and downloading of your precious memories.
