Summary 
Google is changing the rules of Google Photos: you can no longer save your photos unlimited for free since June 1, 2021. After making us addicted, we will therefore have to pay or change dairy. That's good, here is a complete file to help you pass the course.
Google has ended its unlimited photo storage offer from June 1, 2021. If Google has decided to end this offer, it is because it is too expensive. With 1 billion subscribers, 28 billion photos are backed up to Google Photos every week.
Do not panic, your photos and videos saved in high quality before June 1, 2021 will not be deducted from the storage of your Google account. So this only applies to new photos. If you have photos to save by then, go ahead!
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Buy a Google Pixel or pay for Google Photos
First, know that the free Google account offers 15 GB of storage. It's certainly enough to last a few months before finding an alternative that suits you.
Google Photos
Download Google Photos for FreeAPKIf you have a Pixel 5 or less recent version, nothing changes on your benefits. You will continue to benefit from free and unlimited storage space. However, photos and videos backed up in high quality from other devices after June 1, 2021 will be deducted from your Google Account storage. So remember to check the High quality option in the Google Photos application (Google Photos > Settings > Backup and synchronization > High quality).
If you're going to switch devices and you like Google Photos, then you can choose a Pixel. Between the Pixel 4A 5G, Pixel A4, Pixel 4 and the Pixel 5, there is choice on quality devices.
8 /10Google Pixel 5
Product sheetSee the test Available at 409 €Google Pixel 4a 5G
Product sheetAvailable at €1759 /10Google Pixel 4a
Product sheetSee the test Available at 415 €You can also choose to pay for Google Photos, several plans are available in the Google One offer. Prices start at 1.99 euros per month for 100 GB up to 149.99 euros per month up to 30 TB. This storage can also be used in Gmail or Drive to store the files you want.
| Storage | Price per month | Price per year |
|---|---|---|
| 100 GB | 1.99 euro | €19.99 |
| 200 GB | €2.99 | €29.99 |
| 2TB | €9.99 | €99.99 |
| 10 TB | €49.99 | |
| 20 TB | €99.99 | |
| 30 TB | €149.99 |
We can understand that you decide to keep Google Photos. Google's service is very comprehensive, especially with its advanced search features thanks to its image recognition algorithms. There are also many options for editing photos and videos. We describe this to you in a dedicated tutorial.
Google One
Download Google One for freeAPKNAS or hard drives
This is the most expensive solution, but it ensures that your data is physically stored in your home. The NAS option is the most secure, your data can be backed up multiple times depending on your device configuration. Synology, QNAP, Asustor… the choice is wide.
To go furtherWhat are the best NAS servers to buy in 2022?
You can also turn an old PC or a Raspberry Pi 4 into a NAS. There are even specialized OSes, open source (FreeNAS, OpenMediaVault, etc.) or from manufacturers. There are plenty of solutions, like Piwigo or digiKam, which offer alternatives to Google Photos. The disadvantage of these solutions: they require some computer knowledge. If you do not update them, for example, you risk missing security vulnerabilities...
Piwigo is an open-source Google Photos to install yourself, at your own risk
You can also opt for the SSD and HDD option. These external storages unfortunately have a major flaw: they are fragile and you will not necessarily have redundancy for your data (unless you put it in place). If you have damaged your HDD, you risk losing everything. In our opinion, this is a good backup solution…. but complementary to another more reliable system. In any case, you will find our buying guide dedicated to SSDs and HDDs here.
Amazon Prime Photos and other services
Amazon Pics
If you are a Prime subscriber, Amazon Photos is the best alternative as you have unlimited storage. Amazon Photos backs up your photos the same way Google Photos does, you can choose which folders you want to include, in the quality you want, and more.
Amazon Pics
Download Amazon Photos for FreeAPKThe Prime subscription includes many options, such as access to Prime Video, Prime Music or even Prime Gaming and its games offered. Not to mention access to flash sales and fast delivery. As a reminder, Amazon Prime is available at 49 euros per year or 5.99 euros per month. New customers can also benefit from a free trial month.
Try Amazon Prime free for 1 monthFor students, the subscription is 24 euros per year with a 90-day trial period.
Try Amazon Prime Student free for 3 monthsMicrosoft OneDrive
Microsoft can be an interesting alternative, especially if you use the other services of the Redmond firm. For free, you have 5 GB of storage for new accounts. For 2 euros per month, you will have 100 GB.
In our opinion, the most interesting offer is Office 365. The "Personal" offer costs 69 euros per year, it gives access to Word, Excel and PowerPoint software, whatever your system, as well as 1 TB of OneDrive storage. If there are at least 2 people in your household, the Family offer only costs 99 euros and offers what is in the Personal offer for… 6 people! You then have up to 6 TB of online storage, or 1 TB per person.
Microsoft OneDrive
Download Microsoft OneDrive for freeAPKDropbox, KDrive, pCloud, Flickr or even Apple iCloud
There's no shortage of alternatives to Google Photos, there's a huge selection available. However, none offers a service as complete as Google Photos.
Dropbox, for example, allows you to have 2 TB of storage for around 10 euros per month. However, you have to identify your needs. Dropbox does not offer advanced search solutions to find and organize your memories. If you opt for Apple iCloud, for example, be aware that the ecosystem is closed and you will have difficulty backing up your photos from a PC or Android smartphone. Less known, KDrive, is managed by the Swiss host Infomaniak. However, KDrive does not offer a gallery system as advanced as Google Photos.
How to export and backup your photos from Google Photos?
Now that you have your future solution, it's time to go recover and backup your photos from Google Photos. Google offers a service called Takeout that will simplify all of this. To go a little faster, do not hesitate to first click "Deselect all" then check the Google Photos section in the list that appears on the screen.
Then, click on "Next step" at the bottom, configure some details (file size, sending mode, etc.). Finally, just start the export.
It will take some time if you are backing up several thousand photos, Google may take several days to create the data archive in ZIP format. Arm yourself with patience and a good connection.
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