Gmail is releasing an option that could add convenience to its users: saving image attachments directly to Google Photos will now be possible.
Yes, there's no need to download it on your smartphone or desktop beforehand.
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Another feature is coming to Google Photos. However, this time around, the new option is intended for Gmail users as users of the email service will be delighted to save the images directly to the cloud photo service, Google said in its blog post. Backing up photos could now be done with a single click.
It saves account owners from the inconvenience of saving an image from the email service, and uploading it back online to back it up in Google Photos.
The catch, sad to say, is the option will only be available for JPEG formatted images in the meantime. The company did not mention if it will expand to other imaging filetypes as well. Users will have to stick to jpg. instead, to make life less of a hassle for the receiver.
Save to Google Photos: How To Use
According to Engadget, the are two ways to save image attachments on Gmail to Google Photos, and both are easy to do.
First, as you preview an attachment sent to you, click the three dots standing vertically on the upper right-hand corner. Select the button, and click "Save to Photos."
The other option is for those who would prefer not to preview the file, and save it to the cloud service, nonetheless. You may instead click the "Save to Photos" button beside the "Add to Drive button" on the attachment.
The rollout of the new feature started on May 26, and it will take up to 15 days to be available to all. Moreover, it will be on by default once the option becomes available to a user's account. So, there's no need to activate it.
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Google Photos Unlimited Storage
The new feature for Gmail and Google Photos is coming as the latter is ending its beloved unlimited storage feature on June 1. The unfortunate news was announced way back on November 11, 2020. And, as such, some of you may have forgotten or missed this notice.
The bright side is the rollout of the "Save to Google Photos" feature is happening before the unlimited storage ends. If ever, you come across the new option earlier than most users will. It's not too late to back up those email attachments.
In other news about Google Photos, there is now a better way to protect your personal photos from privacy invasion.
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Written by Teejay Boris
