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Transferring photos from Google to iPad

How do I combine or copy photos from Google photos to iPad photos

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Posted on Mar 11, 2023 2:27 PM

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Posted on Mar 11, 2023 2:33 PM

You can transfer photos from Google Photos to your iPad's Photos app using the following steps:


1. Download the Google Photos app on your iPad and sign in to your Google account.

2. Open the Google Photos app and select the photos you want to transfer to your iPad's Photos app. You can do this by tapping and holding on a photo, then tapping on the other photos you want to select.

3. Once you have selected the photos, tap on the share icon (a square with an upward arrow) in the top right corner of the screen.

4. Choose the "Save to device" option from the share sheet that appears.

5. The photos will now be saved to your iPad's camera roll and can be accessed through the Photos app.


Alternatively, you can also transfer photos from Google Photos to your iPad using the Google Drive app. Here's how:


1. Download the Google Drive app on your iPad and sign in to your Google account.

2. Open the Google Drive app and navigate to the folder that contains the photos you want to transfer.

3. Select the photos you want to transfer by tapping and holding on a photo, then tapping on the other photos you want to select.

4. Tap on the share icon in the top right corner of the screen and choose the "Save Image" option.

>The photos will now be saved to your iPad's camera roll and can be accessed through the Photos app.

5. After the transfer is complete, you can open the Photos app on your iPad to see the photos that you just transferred from Google Photos.

# If you want to organize your photos into albums, you can do so by creating a new album in the Photos app and adding the photos you want to it.

# To create a new album, tap on the "+" icon in the top left corner of the Albums tab in the Photos app, give your new album a name, and select the photos you want to add to it.

# You can also edit your photos by tapping on them and using the editing tools in the Photos app to adjust things like brightness, contrast, and saturation.

*Keep in mind that transferring photos from Google Photos to your iPad will take up storage space on your device, so make sure you have enough storage available before you begin the transfer. Also, be sure to check the resolution of the photos you are transferring, as Google Photos may have compressed them to save space.


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Mar 11, 2023 2:33 PM in response to Crusher126

You can transfer photos from Google Photos to your iPad's Photos app using the following steps:


1. Download the Google Photos app on your iPad and sign in to your Google account.

2. Open the Google Photos app and select the photos you want to transfer to your iPad's Photos app. You can do this by tapping and holding on a photo, then tapping on the other photos you want to select.

3. Once you have selected the photos, tap on the share icon (a square with an upward arrow) in the top right corner of the screen.

4. Choose the "Save to device" option from the share sheet that appears.

5. The photos will now be saved to your iPad's camera roll and can be accessed through the Photos app.


Alternatively, you can also transfer photos from Google Photos to your iPad using the Google Drive app. Here's how:


1. Download the Google Drive app on your iPad and sign in to your Google account.

2. Open the Google Drive app and navigate to the folder that contains the photos you want to transfer.

3. Select the photos you want to transfer by tapping and holding on a photo, then tapping on the other photos you want to select.

4. Tap on the share icon in the top right corner of the screen and choose the "Save Image" option.

>The photos will now be saved to your iPad's camera roll and can be accessed through the Photos app.

5. After the transfer is complete, you can open the Photos app on your iPad to see the photos that you just transferred from Google Photos.

# If you want to organize your photos into albums, you can do so by creating a new album in the Photos app and adding the photos you want to it.

# To create a new album, tap on the "+" icon in the top left corner of the Albums tab in the Photos app, give your new album a name, and select the photos you want to add to it.

# You can also edit your photos by tapping on them and using the editing tools in the Photos app to adjust things like brightness, contrast, and saturation.

*Keep in mind that transferring photos from Google Photos to your iPad will take up storage space on your device, so make sure you have enough storage available before you begin the transfer. Also, be sure to check the resolution of the photos you are transferring, as Google Photos may have compressed them to save space.


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Mar 11, 2023 2:42 PM in response to Crusher126

To use photos as wallpaper or in a slideshow on your iPad, you can follow these steps:


To set a photo as wallpaper:


1. Open the Photos app on your iPad.

2. Choose the photo you want to use as wallpaper.

3. Tap on the "Share" button in the bottom left corner of the screen.

4. Scroll down and tap on "Use as Wallpaper."

5. Move and scale the photo to your desired position.

6. Tap on "Set" to apply the photo as wallpaper.


You can also set up your iPad to automatically play a slideshow of your photos when it's idle. To do this:


1. Go to the "Settings" app on your iPad.

2. Tap on "Display & Brightness" and then "Screen Saver."

3. Choose the album you want to use for the slideshow and set any other settings as desired.

4.. Turn on the "Start After" option and choose how long your iPad should be idle before the slideshow starts.

5. Once you've set up your slideshow, your iPad will automatically play it when it's idle. You can also start the slideshow manually by tapping on the "Play" button in the bottom left corner of the screen.



Mar 11, 2023 2:43 PM in response to Crusher126

To use photos as wallpaper or in a slideshow on your iPad, you can follow these steps:


To set a photo as wallpaper:


1. Open the Photos app on your iPad.

2. Choose the photo you want to use as wallpaper.

3. Tap on the "Share" button in the bottom left corner of the screen.

4. Scroll down and tap on "Use as Wallpaper."

5. Move and scale the photo to your desired position.

6. Tap on "Set" to apply the photo as wallpaper.


You can also set up your iPad to automatically play a slideshow of your photos when it's idle. To do this:


1. Go to the "Settings" app on your iPad.

2. Tap on "Display & Brightness" and then "Screen Saver."

3. Choose the album you want to use for the slideshow and set any other settings as desired.

4.. Turn on the "Start After" option and choose how long your iPad should be idle before the slideshow starts.

5. Once you've set up your slideshow, your iPad will automatically play it when it's idle. You can also start the slideshow manually by tapping on the "Play" button in the bottom left corner of the screen.


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