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Moving google Photos over to iCloud

Hello - Trying to simplify my life and move all of my Google Photos over to iCloud. I could not find any directions on line. Does Apple have this information?

Thanks you!

Mac mini 2018 or later

Posted on Sep 24, 2021 7:31 AM

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Posted on Sep 24, 2021 8:14 AM

You can't directly transfer google photos to iCloud , however can sign in with gmail address and password at google photos and download the photos in Mac https://support.google.com/photos/answer/7652919

And then upload to iCloud ( drag and drop the photos to the desktop screen ) , again drag and drop the selected photos in photo library folder Upload and download photos using iCloud.com - Apple Support

Set up photo library and its preferences see the articles .

Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

Change preferences in Photos on Mac - Apple Support

System Photo Library overview for Photos on Mac - Apple Support

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Sep 24, 2021 8:14 AM in response to dashe

You can't directly transfer google photos to iCloud , however can sign in with gmail address and password at google photos and download the photos in Mac https://support.google.com/photos/answer/7652919

And then upload to iCloud ( drag and drop the photos to the desktop screen ) , again drag and drop the selected photos in photo library folder Upload and download photos using iCloud.com - Apple Support

Set up photo library and its preferences see the articles .

Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

Change preferences in Photos on Mac - Apple Support

System Photo Library overview for Photos on Mac - Apple Support

Moving google Photos over to iCloud

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