Google Photos provides tools to edit, organize, search, back up, and share photos and videos on Android, iOS, and the web. A Google Account includes 15 GB shared across Photos, Gmail, and Drive at no cost. Users can enable automatic backup or save media manually, then share photos, videos, and albums with contacts who do not use Google Photos. Listed editing tools include Magic Eraser and Photo Unblur. The service supports full-resolution RAW image backup and cloud storage for 4K video; Original quality backups count against storage limits. The Basic plan costs 1.99 USD per month for 100 GB and up to five additional people. Google AI Plus costs 9.99 USD per month for 2 TB, and Google AI Pro costs 19.99 USD per month for 5 TB; both also allow up to five additional people. Natural-language search examples are limited to eligible US users aged 18 or older who meet specified language and settings conditions. Google says content is encrypted in transit and at rest, and users can delete or export what they add.
Who it is for
Google Photos suits people who want to back up, organize, edit, and share photos and videos across mobile devices and the web. Its storage plans may suit people who need more than the included 15 GB.
What is good
- Google Account includes 15 GB shared storage at no cost.
- Can back up RAW photos and 4K video.
- Albums can be shared with non-users.
- Users can delete or export added content.
What to know first
- Original quality backups count against storage limits.
- Natural-language search examples have eligibility and settings limits.
- Free storage is shared with Gmail and Drive.
Verdict
Google Photos combines backup, organization, editing, and sharing, with 15 GB shared storage included with a Google Account. Paid monthly plans add storage, while some natural-language search examples have eligibility and settings restrictions.
Google Photos plans and pricing
All plansCompared on mobile scanning apps
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $1.99/mo
