How to Share Photos Online
Share your photos with friends and family by creating a shared album in Google Photos.
Steps
- 1
Open Google Photos
on your phone or at photos.google.com on your computer.
- 2
Select the photos
you want to share by tapping and holding on each one, or clicking the checkmark.
- 3
Tap the share icon
(three dots connected by lines) at the top of the screen.
- 4
Choose how to share.
Enter email addresses to invite specific people, or tap "Create link" to get a shareable link you can copy and send.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the people I share with add their own photos?Show
Yes, if you turn on "Collaborate" in the album settings other people can add their photos too.
How do I stop sharing photos?Show
Open the shared album, tap the three dot menu, and select "Options." Turn off link sharing or remove people.
Do shared photos use the other person's storage?Show
No, shared photos only count against the storage of the person who uploaded them.
Can I share photos with someone who does not use Google Photos?Show
Yes, you can create a link and send it through text message or email. They can view the photos in a browser.
How many photos can I share at once?Show
Google Photos lets you share up to twenty thousand photos in a single shared album.
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