Google Photos

Summary

Google Photos is ranked #63 of 76 in mobile scanning apps on Samsung Mobile US Press. It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99/mo.

Compared on mobile scanning apps

Free plan

Yesgoogle.com

Paid from

$1.99/mogoogle.com

Facts

Free plan

Yesone.google.com · 21 Sept 2026

Paid from

1.99one.google.com · 21 Sept 2026

Product

Google Photos provides tools to edit, organize, search, back up, and share photos and videos.google.com · 29 Sept 2026

Storage

Every Google Account includes 15 GB shared across Google Photos, Gmail, and Google Drive at no cost.google.com · 29 Sept 2026

Backup

Users can automatically save photos and videos to their Google Account by turning on backup, or back them up manually.google.com · 29 Sept 2026

Editing

The product lists AI editing tools including Magic Eraser and Photo Unblur, and says these features are available in the Google Photos app.google.com · 29 Sept 2026

Search limits

The example natural-language search feature is limited to eligible US users aged 18 or older with an English (United States) account language, Face Groups on, and location estimates enabled.google.com · 29 Sept 2026

Sharing

Users can share photos, videos, and albums with contacts who do not use Google Photos, including through everyday apps such as WhatsApp and Snapchat.google.com · 29 Sept 2026

Device support

Google says Photos works on iOS and Android devices and can also be used on desktop and tablet devices.google.com · 29 Sept 2026

File support

Google Photos supports full-resolution RAW image backup and secure cloud storage for 4K video files; Original quality backups count against storage limits.google.com · 29 Sept 2026

Integrations

Google Photos lists camera and digitization partners including Canon and Photomyne, print partners including Walgreens and Shutterfly, and TV platforms including Google TV and Samsung.google.com · 29 Sept 2026

Security

Google says Photos data is protected with HTTPS encryption in transit and encryption at rest.safety.google · 29 Sept 2026

Privacy

Google says Photos does not sell users’ photos, videos, or personal information and does not use their photos and videos for advertising.safety.google · 29 Sept 2026

Privacy controls

Users can turn Face Groups on or off; Google says face groups and labels are visible only to the user and are deleted from the account when the feature is turned off.safety.google · 29 Sept 2026

Data control

Google says users can delete or export content they add to Google Photos.google.com · 29 Sept 2026

Maker

Google says Google Inc. was officially incorporated in August 1998 and identifies Mountain View, California as the location of its current headquarters.about.google · 29 Sept 2026

Where it ranks on Samsung Mobile US Press

• Best Mobile Scanning Apps in 2026#63 of 76
• Best Photo Storage Services in 2026#2 of 71
• Best Photo Management Software in 2026#3 of 38
• Best Photo Scanning Software in 2026#3 of 29

Sources

• one.google.com/about/plans;· checked 21 Sept 2026
• google.com/photos/about/· checked 29 Sept 2026
• google.com/photos/works-with/· checked 29 Sept 2026
• safety.google/intl/en_us/products/photos/· checked 29 Sept 2026
• about.google/our-story/· checked 29 Sept 2026
• one.google.com/about/plans· checked 21 Sept 2026