The Android operating system usually comes with some default applications that we often disable. Simply because we see them as unnecessary. It could also be because sometimes our phones are overloaded with information and we need to free up some storage space.
One of the first tools we usually remove is Google PhotosBecause In fact, Android also includes another, simpler and lighter image viewer. That's why many users miss out on truly discovering the real potential hidden within this gem from Google.
That's why in this post we've prepared a complete guide with all the Best tricks you can perform with this tool on your device mobile or tablet. So we invite you to read it to the end before deactivating it on your new device.
List of the 30 best tricks to get the most out of Google Photos
Next, we'll explore some of the best tricks hidden within the Google Photos app and the reasons why it's more than just a simple image viewer. But first, it's important to note that for most of these tricks to work... You need to have a backup of your photos in the Google cloud.
Quick swipe
This excellent application stores the Images in the different albums according to the dates they were added The same. This can make it very difficult to find the images we are looking for if they are far back in the timeline.
To solve this problem they They have designed a fast-moving scroll wheel This allows you to scroll much further through the list. It's usually available on the right side of the screen and only in albums with a large number of photos.
Modify the display
It's possible to modify the image view to display a greater or lesser number of images. This can be done using the mobile phone's screen gestures. The pinch to normal increases the number of photos on screen, but decreases their size.
The reverse pinch reduces the number of photos on the screen, while increasing their size.
Improved image selection
To improve the user experience when selecting images to share or delete, the app developers have added a quick selection feature. Simply tap on an image and then slide to one side. This allows the user to select large groups of images without having to click on them one by one.
Image details
At any time, by viewing one of your photos, you can access the details of it. For example, the date and location, weight and size in pixel dimensions, even if the image was taken with another device.
All you have to do is slide your finger across the screen from the bottom up or Press the information button with the "i" symbol.
Backups of specific albums
This tool constantly uploads captured photos to the cloud for backup. However, this isn't the case for images not taken with the phone. Therefore, if we want to save other photos, we can do so. by selecting the specific folder where it is located.
- The first thing to do is, from the Google Photos home screen, swipe from left to right on the screen and then tap on "Setting".
- Next, we need to enter the menu of “Backup and synchronization.”
- We will continually click where it says “Back up device folders.”
- Finally, we will choose from the computer the folders we want to back up to the cloud.
Free up space
To free up space with this app, all you have to do is go into the menu of “Options”, sliding your finger from the left edge of the screen to the other and pressing the button “Free up space.”
This will allow us to remove images of unimportant documents, as well as the Automatic deletion of duplicate photos on your mobile device or in the cloud.
Remove geolocation from photos
Sometimes it suits us remove from image details, the exact location where it was taken. All this is to maintain our privacy when sharing images.
- To do this we must enter the "Setting".
- Finally, click where it says “Remove geographic location” to deactivate it if it is active.
Editing tools: Filters
With this app, in addition to viewing our images, we can also edit and retouch them before sharing them on social media. Two steps:
- To add a filter to a photo we must Select the icon at the bottom that shows 3 bars.
- Next, we select the appropriate filter for the occasion and click where it says “Save a copy.”
Editing tools: General settings
In addition to filters, if we select the following buttons in the bottom bar of the editing menu, we will find various retouching tools.
- Here we can crop the image.
- Adjust the lighting and brightness, as well as playing with tones and saturations.
Automatic editing
Occasionally, Google, with its powerful algorithm, collects the best images from your cloud account. Google gathers the epic images from your collection and uses them to create artistic compositions. which it then sends to your mobile phone. It's up to you whether to accept the gift or delete it.
Infinite space
Typically, cloud storage only provides a certain amount of space, and additional storage must be purchased. Google Photos offers an option that allows you to have unlimited cloud storage in exchange for [a fee/payment method - context needed]. sacrifice a little image quality.
Follow the instructions:
- To do this we must enter the menu "Setting".
- Next, we enter the section on “Backups and synchronization.”
- Next, we select the option “Load size”.
- Finally, we clicked on the option to “High quality (unlimited storage)”.
integrated scanner
This is a trick that allows you combine the functions of another application called PhotoScan. With her you can Scan documents and digitize them with a quality as good as the quality of your camera:
- To open this, we just need to go into the options menu and select the one that says "PhotoScan”.
Change the perspective of the images
This is a trick that allows users to crop an image to make it look like it was scanned. Follow these steps:
- To do this, we must select the image that contains the document and Click on the image editing option.
- Then we will choose the extension option which is located in the lower right corner of the tools, which is marked with 9 points.
- The next thing we'll do is click on "crop image", We align it until it fits like a scanned document and "Ready".
Shared albums
To share albums or photos with other contacts, we must first select the images we want to share.
Then we have to press the button "Share" Located at the top of the screen. Finally, select the user or users with whom you want to share the photos.
Share individual photos
Another simple trick, very similar to the previous one, is to send photos individually. To do this, open the image you want to send and click on the first button in the bottom bar, which is the one that... "Share". We select the contact and that's it.
Synchronization with the computer
From the following link You can access the desktop application download from here. It is also possible to upload images and, of course, access those stored on the mobile device.
Smart classification
The artificial intelligence behind this application allows it to quickly classify files according to the selfies, screenshots, videos, collages, artistic creations, and even scanned documents.
- To find them, simply press the button. "Búsqueda" located in the upper area of the screen.
Search by dates
Enter the year or month in the search bar in which the image was captured to find it much easier and faster.
Object search
In the search bar, you can also type "animal emojis" to quickly find images that contain them. Similarly, you can Use the following keywords to find objects in your gallery.
- Cars or automobiles.
- Trees.
- Sights.
- Buildings.
- Towers.
- Statues.
- Cathedrals.
- Churches.
- Boats.
- Dogs.
- Cats
Among many other things, everything will depend on the objects stored in your cloud gallery.
Search by location
If you type the name of any identifiable destination shown in your gallery images into the search bar, it will undoubtedly appear. Because Google's algorithm is responsible for this recognition. at the moment the backup is created.
Even among our photo albums we can notice some of the most remarkable monuments The title with the name of the item is added to them.
Face searches
When writing the word "people" In the application's search engine, the algorithm attempts to collect all images containing faces from your gallery.
Later It will organize all the photos of each face into different folders. You'll then be given the option to enter the person's name. Thanks to this, we can simply type the name of a loved one and only see the images they appear in.
Descriptions in the photos
Besides smart search, we can also add a short description. This helps Google's algorithm to rank images more easily.
To do this, we need to slide our finger from the bottom of the screen upwards while viewing the image. Then we'll tap on the option "Add a description."
chromecast
This trick lets you send images and videos over Wi-Fi so you can view them on larger TVs or projectors. To do this, simply open the album or image you want to share and Press the button marked as "WiFi" with a half rectangle.
Delete files
Whenever you have the time, you can Delete files from your mobile to free up space or from the cloud to delete them forever.
Recover files
If you accidentally deleted a photo or video from your gallery, these files remain in the recycling bin for 60 days. This means that during that period of time it is possible to recover them without any problem.
- To do this, we must enter the left-hand menu of options and click on "Paper bin".
- Next, you must select the images you wish to restore and click on the corresponding button.
Archive documents
Sometimes we want to prevent certain images from being visible to anyone who has access to our mobile phone. To ensure our privacy, we can Save the images or videos you want in the archive folder to prevent them from being easily viewed.
- Simply select the photos, videos, or albums you want to hide and Press the 3-dot button in the upper right corner.
- Having done this, you must choose the option "Move to archive."
moving photos
A great feature of modern smartphone cameras is their ability to capture photos of moving subjects. With Google Photos, you can back up these types of files to the cloud, as well as share and view them. Provided we disable the following setting.
Upload videos to YouTube
This trick is excellent for YouTube content creators. It allows them to upload any videos that are backed up in the cloud immediately to your channel, without the need to move it to the computer and then upload it to the Internet.
Regards
After a certain time using this app, specifically for one year, The application will create an album called "memories". It compiles the best images of this place. Thanks to this, the user can keep the memories of the past alive and perhaps have a pleasant time.
Assistant
Finally, if after all this you still have no idea where to start with this tool, you can use the wizard. This section is currently called "For you".
Here you will find guides to create your first photo movies, collages, albums or animations.
What are the benefits of using Google Photos to store my images and videos?
After this large number of tricks contained in this powerful app, It's not very difficult to deduce what benefits it provides us. However, Below we'll highlight the most important features so you can decide if Google Photos is right for you:
All in one
Using this app, we can easily see that it's software that offers a vast number of options. Therefore, we could consider it a multimedia system. This translates into the benefit of being able to Find all your mobile media files in one place.
- Photos.
- gifs.
- Animations
- Films.
- Videos.
- Screenshots.
- Collages.
In addition to having the tools to create each of the above files on this same platform, it also has tools for editing various multimedia formats.
Smart order and search
Besides having the ability to store all multimedia files on a single platform, this tool It is also responsible for classifying them correctly. Therefore, finding a specific image or video is much easier and faster. Add to that the artificial intelligence algorithm that detects objects in images, and it's fantastic.
Cloud backup
One of the most notable benefits is the ability to have a backup on the Internet of all the multimedia files that arrive on our mobile phone. This also allows the user to delete some unnecessary things from the phone and leave them stored in the Google cloud.
Share
Sharing photos or videos with this platform is much easier, as it can be done through any social network or also as a shared album for users with a Google account.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence plays an important role in this list of benefits, as it is responsible for adding details to stored images, such as location, as well as... detect which images are repeated so that unnecessary space can be cleared.
