What Is Amazon Photos?

Amazon Photos is a free service, but the storage tops out at 5 GB.

However, if you are an Amazon Prime member, you get unlimited storage space.

Download now for Amazon Photos desktop app

Once you’ve set it up, you snag the files you want to upload to the service.

Installing the Amazon Photos App

You’ll need to download the rightAmazon Photos appfor your box.

Start by going to the Amazon Photos for desktop website and click theDownloadnowbutton to begin the installation.

Run in Amazon Photos installation window

Go to where the app was saved and spin up the installation.

After installing, sign in to your Amazon account.

you’re able to upload photos by dragging and dropping them onto the app.

Amazon Photos Sign-in

Or you might click onBrowseand pick the files from there.

After uploading a photo, you’re free to select where to put files will go.

Once you’ve chosen a location, clickSelectto save.

Arrow pointing from folder to Amazon Photos for desktop upload

Its recommended you backup the images onto Amazons servers.

Start by clicking onBackup.

Click theAdd backupbutton at the top.

Browse your photos to upload in Amazon Photos app

Locate the folder you want to backup, click it, and then hitSelect Folder.

Amazon Photos allows you to make any last-minute changes to the backup.

The app will begin uploading.

Amazon Photos Select button

you could download pictures by clicking on theDownloadtab on the left and then selecting a folder or album.

opt for location where the photos will go and click theDownload to…button.

Download the Amazon Photos mobile app from an app store.

Backup in Amazon Photos app

Sign in to your Amazon account.

If the app asks you to allow access, selectAllow.

If you dont want the app to auto-save, tap on the blue switch.

Add backup in Amazon Photos apps

choose the image and clickUPLOAD.

All the images you upload will appear under Amazon Photos.

Fortunately, it’s easy to find, and creating an album is just as simple.

Select Folder in Amazon Photos apps

Go to the Amazon Photos website and clickGet started.

In the new Amazon Photos page, punch theAddbutton on top.

ClickCreate albumin this new drop down menu.

Save in Amazon Photos backup settings

choose the images you want to be a part of this new album.

Then hit theCreate albumbutton at the top.

Name the album in the next window and click theSave albumbutton in the corner.

Uploading in Amazon Photos desktop app

Once you find it, you might create an album quickly.

grab the three dots in the corner of the mobile app and selectCreate Album.

Give the album a title, then clickNextwhen it appears.

Amazon Photos Download tab

pick the photos you want to comprise your album then clickCreate.

Your new album appears in the following window.

Can Anyone See My Amazon Photos Account?

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By default, you are the only person who can see the photos you upload to Amazon Photos.

You have to actively give someone else access for them to see your photos.

FAQ

When you cancel Amazon Prime, you give up your unlimited Amazon Photos storage.

Install and Allow in Amazon Photos mobile app

you’ve got the option to purchase additional storage space without subscribing to Prime.

Upload the photos you want to view to your online storage.

Then, initiate the Amazon Photos app on yourFire Stickto see all of your uploaded photos.

Auto-Save toggle and Choose Photos in Amazon Photos mobile app

UseGoogle Takeoutto export your Google Photos to a file.

Then, drag the Google Photos folder into the Amazon Photos app on your gear.

Choose the photos you wish to delete, then selectMove to Trash>Delete.

Upload in Amazon Photos app

Get started in Amazon Photos app

Add button in Amazon Photos app

Create Album in Amazon Photos app

Choose Photos in Amazon Photos app

Create Album in Amazon Photos app

Save Album in Amazon Photos app

Create Album, Album Title, and Next in Amazon Photos mobile app

Create and finished album in Amazon Photos mobile app