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Many of us trust Google Photos so much that even if we lose a smartphone or device, we still have confidence that our photos and videos can recover from Google Photos.
However, something is changing, Google is changing its policy of unlimited photo storage starting from 2021, you will no longer be able to back up your photos, videos or other files on Google.
From June 1, 2021, all files uploaded to Google Photos will be counted in the standard 15GB storage that comes with each new Google Account. If you have a Google One subscription, this will count.
It just means that Google will start charging when you exceed the 15 GB of Google Drive associated with your account.
Previously, only images uploaded in the uncompressed ‘Original’ quality preset would be counted towards your storage space, while images uploaded in the compressed ‘High’ quality preset were free. From June 1, all images will be treated as equal.
Things You Must Know About the New Policy
1. First of all, all images uploaded before June 1, 2021, will not be counted. This change only applies to images uploaded after the date.
2. This doesn’t mean you will be required to pay immediately on June 1, 2021. If you are not using your full free 15GB that comes with every Google account, you can keep uploading till that gets filled up. Once that happens, you will have the choice to subscribe to one of the Google One plans if you plan to keep uploading.
3. If you are inactive on the service for over two years or over your storage limit for over two years, then Google may delete your content across multiple services.
4. Pixel phone users are excepted, as they will continue to receive free, unlimited backup of their photos and videos for the stipulated period.
5. Once you exceed your free 15GB, your charges will start at $1.99 / month for 100GB and has tiers going through 200GB ($2.99 / month), 2TB ($9.99 / month), and up to 30TB ($149.99 / month).
Users are angry and currently insulting Google against the new policy on social media.
This change applies to all users of Google Photos across all platforms, including Android, iOS, and desktop.
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