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New Tool Simplifies Google Photos to iCloud Transfers

Apple and Google collaborate to enhance data portability with a direct transfer service.

  • Users can now transfer entire photo libraries or specific albums directly from Google Photos to iCloud.
  • The new tool is a part of the Data Transfer Project, an initiative promoting data portability between platforms.
  • Original files remain in Google Photos unless manually deleted after the transfer.
  • The service is available in over 240 countries and regions, excluding child and Managed Apple ID accounts.
  • Transfers may take several hours to days depending on the size of the photo and video collections.
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