Google Takeout Guides

Export, download, fix, and back up your Google Photos library.

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Google Takeout Photos Wrong Date

Why every photo shows the export date — and how to restore the originals.

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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.

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.

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.