Asked by: Kitty Panesar
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Can you have albums within albums on Google Photos?

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2 Answers. It's true you won't be able to keepthe nested folder structure in Google Photos. However,similar to how you can add the same file to multiple foldersin Google Drive, or how the same conversation in Gmailcan take on multiple labels (folders), you cancategorize the same photo across multiplealbums.


Similarly one may ask, can I create albums within albums in Google Photos?

Thanks for posting in the Google Photos HelpCommunity. Unfortunately, creating sub albums in themain album isn't available at the moment. Open the GooglePhotos app on a mobile device or go tophotos.google.com using a computer. At the top left,touch or click the menu icon > Help & Feedback.

Also Know, can I rearrange albums in Google Photos? You can move an album upwards in the listby changing the date of that photo to a more recent one. Inorder to move an album down (for example with scannedold photos) you may have to change the dates of allphotos. You can do that in batch in GooglePhotos (select all, then More options > Edit date &time).

Also, where are my albums in Google Photos?

Go tohttps://photos.google.com/albums on theweb, or tap on the Album icon in your app. Theautomatically created albums are grouped at the topof the page and the albums you created are displayedbelow.

How many albums can you have on Google Photos?

The number of photos and videos you canstore in a private Google Photos Live Album hasincreased from 10,000 to 20,000, reports Android Police, bringingthe limit for private albums into line with the capacity forshared albums. The change was officially announced via anupdate made to a Google support page.

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How do you delete a photo album?

Select the album you want to delete. Clickin the main photo view on the right and then press command-Ato select all the photos in the album. Presscommand-option-delete to remove the photos from boththe album and the library. Select the album again andpress delete to remove the album from youralbum list.

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How do I organize my photos in Google Photos?

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How do I view my photos in Google Photos?

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How do I print an album from Google Photos?

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Can you create folders in Google Photos?

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How do I arrange photos in order?

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Can you sort Google photos by date?

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How do I manage Google Photos storage?

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How do I access my Google Photos library?

Here are the steps to View Google Photos Library in GoogleDrive:
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What is Google Photos archive?

You can hide photos from your Photos viewand move them to archive. This can help you organize yourphotos and hide any photo that you don't want to seeoften. Any photos that you archive: Will still be inany albums that they were added to, search results, and folders onyour device.

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Does Google own your photos?

"Some of our Services allow you to submitcontent. You retain ownership of any intellectual propertyrights that you hold in that content. In short, what belongsto you stays yours." According to its terms,Google does not own user-uploaded files toGoogle Drive, but the company can do whatever it likeswith them.

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How many photos can be stored on Google Photos?

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What is the difference between Google Photos and gallery?

Gallery apps, on the contrary, are designed fordevice folders. They provide a perfect interface for viewing andmanaging files. For instance, take the case of Google Photosand Simple Gallery app. When you launch SimpleGallery, it directly shows you the albums.

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