Auto upload photos from your computer to Google Photos. Even though I left the Pictures folder selected as a backup source, Google Photos did not touch the library database file that packages.
The latest version of Picasa includes an additional bit of software called Google+ Auto Backup, as reported. The new software can be used to automatically backup photos and videos from user-selected directories to your Google+ account.
Interestingly, the app has nothing to do with the Picasa service, even though it ships exclusively with the Picasa app. The app can save unlimited 2048px photos to your account, or upload full-quality versions at the expense of Google Drive space.
It can also intelligently copy media from storage cards and other devices that are attached to the system. Furthermore, the app can be configured to backup all media to a designated location on the local hard drive, putting all of your backed-up media in one convenient place. You can get the Google+ Auto Backup app by downloading the.
After you have Backup and Sync installed, you can replace the Photos desktop uploader by uninstalling it. Back up your photos and videos You need:. Good internet connection. File sizes that can be backed up: Your files won’t be backed up if they are:. Photos larger than 75 MB or 100MP. Videos larger than 10 GB. Items smaller than 256 x 256.
File types that can be backed up:. Photos:.jpg,.png,.webp and some RAW files. Live photos can be backed up if you use the Google Photos app on your iPhone or iPad. Videos:.mpg,.mod,.mmv,.tod,.wmv,.asf,.avi,.divx,.mov,.m4v,.3gp,.3g2,.mp4,.m2t,.m2ts,.mts, and.mkv files.