How to upload all iphone photos to google drive

iPhone users may not have an affinity for Android products, but it's no secret that many of Google's free services are simply too useful to resist. 

Google's cloud services and accompanying apps are extremely helpful for work, school, and other projects. Google Drive can house documents, video, audio, and images — and it's easily compatible with an iPhone. 

Uploading photos to Google Drive is a particularly good skill to master, as your iPhone doesn't always have the capacity to host or send larger image files. 

Here's how to do it. 

Check out the products mentioned in this article:

iPhone 11 (From $699.99 at Best Buy)

How to upload photos to Google Drive from your iPhone

1. Start by downloading the Google Drive app on your iPhone, if you haven't already.

2. Open the Google Drive app.

3. In the bottom right corner, you'll see a multicolored "+" icon. Tap it. 

4. Tap "Upload," then "Photos and Videos." Make sure your image file is an uploadable format. Image types supported by Google are .JPEG, .PNG, .GIF, .BMP, .TIFF and .SVG.

How to upload all iphone photos to google drive

  • Open the app and click the Sign-in button. If you already have a Google account on your iPhone, you can sign in with that or a different account.

    How to upload all iphone photos to google drive

  • Once you’re signed in, you’ll see the Google Drive home screen, click the plus icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen.

    How to upload all iphone photos to google drive

  • The plus icon allows you to create a new document, folder, use your camera, or upload a file. Choose the upload option.

    How to upload all iphone photos to google drive

  • After you’ve selected to upload a file, choose the Photos and Videos folder to access your pictures and videos.

    How to upload all iphone photos to google drive

  • From your folder, tap the image or video you want to select it. Once you’re done, tap Upload to upload your photos and/or videos to Google Drive.

    How to upload all iphone photos to google drive

  • Once the upload has been completed, you’ll see a notification on the screen that says that all the uploads are completed. If you want to view the upload in the cloud, tap Locate, and it will show the uploaded images.

    How to upload all iphone photos to google drive

  • And there you have it, you’ve successfully manually uploaded photos to Google Drive from your iPhone.

    How to upload all iphone photos to google drive

  • If videos are more your forte, here’s our video showing you how to upload images to Google Drive from iPhone:

    Automatically Uploading Photos To Google Drive Using Google Photos

    Google Photos is a photo-sharing and storage service provided by Google. It allows you to easily upload and download your photos on any device. Google Photos is also a great way to automatically backup photos from your iPhone as well. 

    Here’s how to do it:

    1. Download the Google Photos app from the App Store to your iPhone.

      How to upload all iphone photos to google drive

    2. Open the app, the first thing you’ll notice is that it asks for permission to access your Photos, as well as send notifications. Click allow for both of them.

      How to upload all iphone photos to google drive

    3. If you already have a Google account on your iPhone, then Google Photos will ask if you want to back up your photos to that account. If not, you can add a different account.

      How to upload all iphone photos to google drive

    4. Next, you’ll need to choose your backup options. Google Photos allows you to back up your photos in their original quality or a slightly reduced quality to save space. You can also opt to upload photos over mobile as well, though it’s not recommended.

      How to upload all iphone photos to google drive

    5. Now you’re all set with the initial setup of Google Photos and its automatic backups. But if you want to make up that your automatic backup is turned on or do it yourself in the future, here’s what to do. On the Google Photos home screen, click your profile picture in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

      How to upload all iphone photos to google drive

    6. Tap Google Photos Settings to access the app’s settings.

      How to upload all iphone photos to google drive

    7. In the Google Photos settings, tap the Backup & Sync option. When Backup & Sync is toggled on, it means that Google Photos will automatically back up your photos to Google Drive.

      How to upload all iphone photos to google drive

    That’s how you upload iPhone photos to Google Drive automatically. If you prefer a video demonstration, here’s one:

    FAQs

    Can you access Google Photos through Google Drive?

    You can access Google Photos through Google Drive. The two were uncoupled in 2019, however, there is a simple workaround to it. This means you can access your photos on Google Photos through Google Drive. As well as have your photos synced between both apps for easier access and updates.

    Can Google Drive be used on iPhone?

    Google Drive can be used on iPhone. However, unlike Android devices with Google Drive pre-installed, you have to download Google Drive onto your iPhone from the App Store. It’s free, as are all standard Google apps, and it’s simple and easy to use on iPhone as it is on Android.

    Can I delete my iPhone photos once they are uploaded to Google Photos?

    You can delete your iPhone photos once they are uploaded to Google Photos. However, to get them back, you need to redownload them from Google Photos using the same account you used to upload them. Google Photos’ automatic backup feature makes it a great way to save pictures.

    How do I allow Google Drive to access photos on my iPhone?

    You can allow Google Drive access to your photos in your iPhone’s settings. Open the Settings app, scroll until you see Drive, tap it, then tap Photos and allow it access to Read and Write. This means that you can download pictures from Google Drive as well as upload them.

    How To Upload Photos To Google Drive From iPhone – Wrapping Up

    What’d you think about this tutorial? 

    I know iCloud is a great way to back up photos and videos from your iPhone, but as I mentioned before, it can be tricky to use it on other devices. Google Drive, on the other hand, works great on not just your iPhone but also Android phones, Fire Tablets, and PC too. 

    Whether you’re manually uploaded a photo to Google Drive or using Google Photos to automatically save your photos to Drive, the process is quick and simple. 

    If you want to learn how to back up other important data, other hand photos, to Google Drive, I’ve got you covered. Here’s my guide on how to back up WhatsApp to Google Drive. 

    Also, be sure to share this tutorial with your family, friends, and followers, so they can learn how to upload photos to Google Drive from iPhone.

    How do I upload all my iPhone photos to Google Photos?

    Important:.
    On your iPhone or iPad, open Google Photos ..
    At the top right, tap your profile icon. Google Photos settings..
    Tap Apple Photos. Import albums..
    Select the albums that you want to import..
    At the top right, tap Import..

    How do I mass save photos from iPhone to Google Drive?

    To download the images, simply navigate to the folder where the images are stored in the Google Drive folder on the Files app. Then tap the options button on the top right corner. Select all the photos you want to download by swiping your finger over the checkboxes on the left.

    Can I upload all my photos to Google Drive?

    You can upload any photo, or even a folder full of photos, to Google Drive using the Upload button, or by simply dragging the files to your Google Drive window. Photos look like any other file in your Google Drive: you can organize them in folders and share those folders, as usual.

    How do I upload photos to Google Drive in bulk?

    On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Drive app. Tap Upload. Find and tap the files you want to upload. View uploaded files in My Drive until you move them.