Google has merged these 2 apps into a brand-new app called Google Backup & Sync. You can use this app to take the backup of a particular folder or the entire drive. You can also sync this app with your Mac so that it automatically takes a back-up of new files coming up on your computer. Google Backup & Sync lets you safely back up your files. You can upload and store files from your computer, camera, and SD cards in the cloud. You can find your content on any phone, tablet, or computer using Google Drive, and your photos and videos in Google Photos. You can open, organize, and make changes to any of your files. Google's Backup and Sync can be used to back up your Desktop files to your Google Drive. It also has the useful function to actively Sync your files to your Google Drive. This means that any changes you make to files being backed up on your Desktop, will automatically Sync with the versions located in your Google Drive after you save them. According to the G Suite Updates blog, users on Mac or PC will be seeing a new app available from Google to handle a more cohesive backup solution. PC and Mac Getting Google Backup And Sync For. Backup and Sync is an app for Mac and PC that backs up files and photos safely in Google Drive and Google Photos, so they're no longer trapped on your computer. There's an official Google Drive app for Mac too — an upgraded 2017 version of which is called Backup & Sync and is sometimes referred to as the new Google Drive.
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You probably keep your most important files and photos in different places—your computer, your phone, various SD cards, and that digital camera you use from time to time. It can be a challenge to keep all these things safe, backed up, and organized, so today we're introducing Backup and Sync. It's a simpler, speedier and more reliable way to protect the files and photos that mean the most to you. This new tool replaces the existing Google Photos desktop uploader and Drive for Mac/PC.
Backup and Sync is an app for Mac and PC that backs up files and photos safely in Google Drive and Google Photos, so they're no longer trapped on your computer and other devices. Just choose the folders you want to back up, and we'll take care of the rest.
To download and install Backup and Sync in Windows:
- On your computer, click Download for PC.
- Read the Terms of Service and click Agree and download.
- After it's downloaded, open installbackupandsync.exe.
- If you see a window asking if you want to allow the program to make changes on your computer, click Yes.
- If you're asked to restart your computer, do it now.
- Start Backup and Sync.
- Sign in with your Google Account username and password.
- Choose your sync settings and click Next.
To download and install Backup and Sync in macOS:
- On your computer, click Download for Mac.
- Read the Terms of Service and click Agree and download.
- After it's downloaded, open installbackupandsync.dmg.
- Move Backup and Sync to your Applications folder.
- Open Backup and Sync.
- If you see a warning that 'Backup and Sync is an application downloaded from the Internet,' click Open.
- Sign in with your Google Account username and password.
- Choose your sync settings and click Next.
Recent Google Backup and Sync news
- A rename of Drive File Stream will integrate features from Backup and Sync
- Courtesy of the upcoming 'Cinematic photos' feature
- Only Pixel 2 to Pixel 5 owners will get unlimited storage for free
- 44 votesGoogle Drive. Keep everything. Share anything.
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- Windows/macOS/Linux
- 211 votesUpload and view your photos from any device. Auto upload photos from your Mac or Windows computer, smartphone, camera, or storage cards.
- Freeware
- Windows/macOS/Android/iOS
- 16 votesWith Google Drive, you can store all your files in one place, so you can access them from anywhere and share them with others.
- Freeware
- Android
Google Photos Backup And Sync For Mac
Google Backup And Sync For Mac
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You probably keep your most important files and photos in different places—your computer, your phone, various SD cards, and that digital camera you use from time to time. It can be a challenge to keep all these things safe, backed up, and organized, so today we're introducing Backup and Sync. It's a simpler, speedier and more reliable way to protect the files and photos that mean the most to you. This new tool replaces the existing Google Photos desktop uploader and Drive for Mac/PC.
Backup and Sync is an app for Mac and PC that backs up files and photos safely in Google Drive and Google Photos, so they're no longer trapped on your computer and other devices. Just choose the folders you want to back up, and we'll take care of the rest.
To download and install Backup and Sync in Windows:
- On your computer, click Download for PC.
- Read the Terms of Service and click Agree and download.
- After it's downloaded, open installbackupandsync.exe.
- If you see a window asking if you want to allow the program to make changes on your computer, click Yes.
- If you're asked to restart your computer, do it now.
- Start Backup and Sync.
- Sign in with your Google Account username and password.
- Choose your sync settings and click Next.
To download and install Backup and Sync in macOS:
Google Backup And Synchronize
- On your computer, click Download for Mac.
- Read the Terms of Service and click Agree and download.
- After it's downloaded, open installbackupandsync.dmg.
- Move Backup and Sync to your Applications folder.
- Open Backup and Sync.
- If you see a warning that 'Backup and Sync is an application downloaded from the Internet,' click Open.
- Sign in with your Google Account username and password.
- Choose your sync settings and click Next.
Google Backup And Synchronize
- On your computer, click Download for Mac.
- Read the Terms of Service and click Agree and download.
- After it's downloaded, open installbackupandsync.dmg.
- Move Backup and Sync to your Applications folder.
- Open Backup and Sync.
- If you see a warning that 'Backup and Sync is an application downloaded from the Internet,' click Open.
- Sign in with your Google Account username and password.
- Choose your sync settings and click Next.
Recent Google Backup and Sync news
- A rename of Drive File Stream will integrate features from Backup and Sync
- Courtesy of the upcoming 'Cinematic photos' feature
- Only Pixel 2 to Pixel 5 owners will get unlimited storage for free
- 44 votesGoogle Drive. Keep everything. Share anything.
- Freeware
- Windows/macOS/Linux
- 211 votesUpload and view your photos from any device. Auto upload photos from your Mac or Windows computer, smartphone, camera, or storage cards.
- Freeware
- Windows/macOS/Android/iOS
- 16 votesWith Google Drive, you can store all your files in one place, so you can access them from anywhere and share them with others.
- Freeware
- Android