Google Drive ends Photos backups starting August 10: What users need to do

Starting August 10, 2026, the Google Drive desktop app will no longer support backup for Google Photos. Users are encouraged to switch to the dedicated Google Photos app for ongoing folder backups. Rest assured, all previously backed-up photos will remain intact during this transition. This change is aimed at streamlin

GOOGLE Drive is officially ending support for automatically syncing local computer folders directly to Google Photos. That means from August 10, Windows and Mac users who rely on the Desktop app to upload their photos and videos will have to find an alternative. Don't panic too much though, any photo previously backed