Google Takeout Guides
Export, download, fix, and back up your Google Photos library.
Google Takeout Photos Wrong Date
Why every photo shows the export date — and how to restore the originals.
Read guideGetting Started
Use the app and activate your purchase.
Export & Download
Get your library out of Google Photos.
Export from Google Photos
Step-by-step Takeout walkthrough.
Download Reliably
Stop failed downloads with rclone.
Export Too Big?
Why exports are larger than your library.
Shared Albums
Download photos others shared with you.
Missing Files
Find photos that didn’t make it into your export.
Move to iCloud
Direct transfer or Takeout: keep Live Photos and dates.
Fix Problems
Repair what Google Takeout breaks.
Wrong Dates
Restore original timestamps from JSON sidecars.
JSON Files Explained
What the metadata files contain and why they matter.
Duplicate Photos
Why exports duplicate — and how to clean up safely.
Use Duplicate Finder
Scan a library, compare groups, and delete duplicates safely.
Tools Compared
ExifTool, GPTH, Metadata Fixer, and the rest.
Backup & Safety
Protect your library from Google.
3-2-1 Backup Rule
Set up a bulletproof photo backup in one hour.
Account Bans
What happens if Google locks you out — and how to prepare.
Partner Sharing
Setup, the storage trap, and account migration.
Pixel 1 Storage Trick
Reclaim free unlimited Google Photos storage.
Delete All Photos
Bulk-delete your library — and undo within 60 days.
Where to Move
Pick a Google Photos alternative and move intact.