Sharing your precious memories and collaborating on photo collections with friends and family is easy and fun with
Google Photos
' shared albums. Here's a step-by-step guide:
On your Android or iOS device:
- Open the Google Photos app.
- Select the photos or videos you want to add to the shared album. You can tap and hold to select multiple photos, or use the checkboxes if available.
- Tap the "+" button at the bottom of the screen.
- Select "Shared album" from the menu.
- Give your album a descriptive title.
- Choose who you want to share the album with. You can enter email addresses or select contacts from your phone.
- Optionally, set sharing permissions. Choose whether people can only view the album, add photos, or add and edit photos.
- Tap "Share" to create the album.
On your computer:
- Go to photos.google.com and sign in to your Google account.
- Click on the "+" button in the top left corner.
- Select "Shared album" from the menu.
- Follow steps 5-8 from the mobile app instructions above.
Once you've created your shared album:
- Anyone you've shared the album with can view it on their phones, computers, or tablets.
- If you've granted them permission, they can also add photos and videos to the album.
- You'll receive notifications whenever someone adds new photos or comments on the album.
- You can easily manage the album, add or remove people, and change the sharing permissions at any time.
Here are some additional tips for creating great shared albums:
- Choose a descriptive title that will help people understand what the album is about.
- Add captions to your photos to tell the story behind them.
- Use the "Add to shared album" feature to quickly add new photos to the album from your camera roll or Google Photos library.
- Encourage others to add their own photos to the album to make it a collaborative experience.