How to Transfer Google Photos to Another Account [Step-by-Step Guide] - Qiling  

How Do I Transfer Google Photos to Another Account [4 Ways]


Workable Solutions Step-by-step Troubleshooting
1. Download and Upload Google Photos  Step 1. Log into your Google account, click on nine little dots at the top right corner and click on photos...Full steps
2. Use Shared Albums  Step 1. Log into your Google account, click on nine little dots at the top right corner and click on Photos...Full steps
3. Use Partner Sharing Step 1. Click on the Settings icon from your first Google Photos account; Step 2. Click on the Partner...Full steps
Bonus Tip: Transfer Google Photos App Between Two PCs Step 1. Run Qiling Disk Master on both PCs; Step 2. Choose transfer direction - Old or New Computer...Full steps

Introduction

Google cloud drives are becoming increasingly popular due to their user-friendly features and functions, allowing users to store their photos and data in a Google account and access them anywhere, anytime. With 15 GB of free storage, Google provides an excellent photo sharing and storage service, enabling users to store their photos in Original quality and share them with friends. Additionally, users can transfer their photos to another account by following four ways, ensuring their special moments are kept safe and secure in their Google Photos account.

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Can I Transfer Google Photos from One Account to Another?

If you've recently changed your Gmail account and are concerned about losing access to your photos, don't panic. We can help you quickly move your photos from your old Google Photos account to your new one. We provide a few easy methods to transfer your memorable and valuable photos to your new or second Google account.

1. Download and Upload Google Photos to Another Account

You can move photos between two Google accounts by downloading them from the first account and then uploading them to the second, but this process is manual. To start, use Google Takeout to download all your photos from the first account, which will save them in a zip file. Once downloaded, extract the zip file and upload each photo individually to your new Google account.

2. Use Shared Albums

You can forward photos from your Google Photos account by creating a sharing link, allowing you to share it with anyone.

3. Use Partner Sharing

You can choose to share all the photos or only a part of them with another account.

Note:Transferring photos from one computer to another can be a hassle, but the last method can be the most useful for you if you're looking to move your photos to a new device.

How to Transfer Google Photos from One Account to Another Account?

Transferring Google Photos to another account can be a challenge, but fortunately, there is an easy way to migrate photos quickly.

To move photos between two Google accounts, you have three methods to choose from. You can select the method that suits you best and use it to transfer your photos.

1. Download and Upload Google Photos to Another Account

Step 1.To access Google Photos, log into your Google account, click on the nine little dots at the top right corner, and select the "Photos" option.

Step 2.To transfer photos, select the desired photos, click on the three dots at the top right corner, and navigate to the "Download" option in the dropdown menu.

Step 3.To download your selected photos, click the "Download" button at the top right corner of the screen. This will save your chosen photos in a zip file, which you'll need to extract or unzip before uploading them to your new account.

how to transfer google photos from old account to new account

Step 4.To upload photos to your second Google account, log into that account, open Google Photos, and click the "Upload" button at the top right corner, or simply drag and drop the desired photos into the account.

how to share google photos to another google account

Step 5. Click Computer and Google redirects you to your PC's folders. Now open the folder where you placed the photos, select the desired photos, and upload them to your new Google account.  

2. Use Shared Albums to Transfer Google Photos to Another Account

Step 1.To access your Google Photos, log into your Google account, click on the nine little dots at the top right corner, and then click on "Photos".

Step 2. Select the photos you want to transfer and click the Share icon at the top right, then follow the in-app instructions to share them with the desired recipient.

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Step 3.Click on the "Create link" button located at the bottom left of the drop-down menu.

create link to share google photos

Step 4. Copy the link.

Step 5. To access a Google account from a different account, log out of the first account, log in to the second account, and paste the copied link into the search bar.  

Step 6. To save shared photos, click the "Save photos" button at the top right of the Google Photos account, where you can find all shared photos.

3. Use Partner Sharing to Transfer Google Photos to Another Account

Step 1. Click on the Settings icon from your first Google Photos account.

Step 2. Click on the Partner Sharing in the setting menu.

partner sharing in google photos

Step 3. Type the email address of your second Google Photos account.

Step 4. Click on the Next button.

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Step 5.To find all photos of a specific person on Google, click on the "Images" tab, type the person's name in the search bar, and click on the "Search" button. Google will show you a few options, select "All photos" in the displayed options and click "Next." This will allow you to view all available photos of the person, not just the ones from a specific website or source.

Step 6. Click on the Send Invitation button.

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Step 7. Log in to your second Google account and open photos.

Step 8. Click on the Sharing option at the top left.

Step 9. You'll see your first account's name icon. Click on it.

Step 10. Click on the Accept button.

accept partner sharing invitation in google photos

Step 11. Click on Turn on auto save at the top left corner.

Step 12.To save your 1st account photos to your new account, click on "All photos" and then click on "Done." This will transfer all your photos from the old account to the new one.

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Methods 2 and 3 allow you to transfer Google Photos to another account without having to download the photos first.

Bonus Tip: How to Transfer Google Photos App Between Two PCs?

Qiling Disk Master is a software that allows you to easily transfer files from one computer to another, making it ideal for moving photos from a Google account app between two computers.

Step 1. Run Qiling Disk Master on both PCs

On the source PC, select "File sync" on the main screen of Qiling Disk Master and proceed.

select transfer mode

Step 2. Connect two computers

1. Connect to a target PC via its IP address or device name by selecting it and clicking "Connect".

2. Enter the login password of your target PC and click "OK" to confirm.

If you didn't see the target PC in the listed devices, you can manually connect the target PC by clicking "Add PC" and inputting its IP address or device name.

connect the two pcs

Step 3. Select apps, programs, and software and transfer to the target computer

1. You can select and choose what you want to transfer from the current computer to the target PC.

2. To initiate the transfer process, click on "Proceed" once you have selected the desired applications and programs.

select the files you want to transfer

Conclusion

We've shown you multiple easy and hassle-free ways to transfer photos from one Google account to another. Whether you choose the first, second, or third method, you can successfully move your photos with minimal effort. If the third option, using Qiling Disk Master, suits you better, you may find it has more advanced features to help you transfer files to a new computer or migrate data between multiple computers or cloud accounts. Now, transferring photos or other files from one Google account to another or one computer to another is no longer a challenge. Try these methods and experience hassle-free file transfer.

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