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Since its launch on May 28, 2015, Google Photos has provided users with unlimited free storage for high-quality backups of their photos and videos. However, everyone knew very well that restrictions would appear over time. And then this day has come.
Google changes the photo storage policy: effective June 1, 2021 something new Photos and videos will be counted in 15GB, which Google allocates for free to store files for each account (remember, they are shared between Gmail, “Drive” and “Photos”), or in the additional volume provided by a paid subscription to Google One.
Three points are worth highlighting here: first, before photos and videos without quality loss were taken into account, so for users who have backed up files in their original quality up to this point, nothing will change; the second, high-quality photos and videos uploaded before June 1, 2021, will not be affected and will continue to be stored for free; Third, Pixel owners will continue to have unlimited storage for high-quality files.
You can check the quality by going to backup and sync in settings. Google also launched a service that automatically calculates when free storage space will run out.
In June 2021, Google will also add a new free backup management tool for photos and videos to the Photos app.
Google claims that even after the changes take effect, for more than 80% of users, the free 15GB will last for about three more years. The company promises to notify users in the app and via email when storage is running low. At the same time, Google remembers the subscription to Google One, which allows you to get more space for a fee.
Another major change in service policy is that data for inactive accounts that have not logged in for at least two years will be automatically deleted.
“If you have not used one or more services for more than two years (24 months), Google can remove the content of the products in which it is not active. […] Similarly, if you exceed your storage limit by two years, Google can delete your content in Gmail, Drive, and Photos.
We will notify you multiple times before attempting to remove any content to provide enough room for action. The easiest way to keep your account active is to periodically log into Gmail, Drive, or Photos through a web browser or mobile device. [через приложение] when you are actively connected to the network. “
from Google’s statement.
- Google Photos now stores more than 4 billion photos and videos, with 28 billion new ones uploaded every week.
