Having Trouble Importing Your Google Photos?
When exporting your photos from Google Photos, you often face several frustrating obstacles that make organizing them on your personal computer difficult and time-consuming.
Challenges
Additional Complex Metadata files
Google Photos handles image metadata differently from standard image files. In fact, upon unzipping your Takeout .zip files, you’ll encounter an additional metadata file for every photo in your library, doubling the number of files you have to sort through!
Fragmented Archive Downloads
- Multiple ZIP files split arbitrarily, breaking natural photo groupings
- No clear indication of how files relate across different archives
- Inconsistent folder structures between downloads
The inconsistency across multiple zip files makes it difficult to sort and keep all your photos organized in their original folder structure.
File Compatibility Issues
Unfortunately, not all exported files work seamlessly with your laptop:
- Some formats are no longer supported on certain platforms
- Some cloud-optimized formats need heavy-duty, local processing before being accessible.
... or use PhotoBase
Smart Metadata Management
- Reconstructs original creation dates from Google Photo's metadata
- Preserves all of the metadata information for backwards compatibility
Unified Import Process
- Automatically combines multiple ZIP archives
- Maintains original photo groupings and folder structure
- Provides clear progress tracking of the import
Universal Compatibility
- Detects incompatible formats for your computer
- Converts incompatible formats into compatible formats with the click of a button.