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Time to Implement

1 month

Return on Investment

11 months

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Users consistently praise the ease of use and automatic organization features of the software, which simplify photo management and retrieval. The ability to quickly find images through smart categorization and search functions enhances the overall experience. However, many users note that the editing tools are somewhat limited, which could be a drawback for those seeking more advanced capabilities.

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Ngan L.
NL
Senior Client Coordinate & Marketing Assistant
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Photo Management with Smart Features"
What do you like best about Photos?

I use Photos to store and organize my pictures and videos, easily find old memories, and quickly edit images before sharing. It’s simple, convenient, and keeps everything in one place. I like the simplicity and smart search feature the most, which makes finding and managing photos quick and effortless. The simple interface makes everything easy to use, even when I have a large photo library. The smart search feature is especially valuable because it helps me find specific moments instantly, saving time and effort. These features make the app very efficient and user-friendly. The initial setup was very simple, quick, and the app was ready to use almost immediately. It's easy to use and very convenient, with only minor areas to improve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Photos?

The search results can occasionally be inconsistent. It would be better if organizing large photo libraries felt more intuitive and less crowded. Managing large photo libraries could be improved with better filtering and customization options. Features like advanced search filters, easier bulk actions, and smarter grouping would help users organize and access their photos more efficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Akash S.
AS
Lead Graphic Designer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Well-Organized Albums, Great UI, and Impressive Editing Tools"
What do you like best about Photos?

The album is really well organised, and the UI is very good compared to other photo apps. The editing features it includes are also very impressive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Photos?

The Photos app doesn’t automatically detect photos from the Files app. This can be pretty annoying at times, especially when I expect my images to show up without having to import them manually. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Arbaaz k.
AK
Web Marketing
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"A review on Google photos...."
What do you like best about Photos?

Google Photos makes it easy to back up your photos online, allowing you to access them from any of your devices. The service also provides an option to compress your photos, which helps save storage space while maintaining their quality. You can also tag the location where each photo was taken, adding more context to your memories. Another handy feature is the ability to create movies by choosing a selection of your photos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Photos?

The free version does not provide unlimited storage, since it is capped at 15 GB. Once you reach this limit, you have to buy extra storage, which I personally consider to be rather costly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Amro A.
AA
Customer Support
Professional Training & Coaching
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Effortless Photo Organization with Smart Features, But Needs Advanced Editing and Faster Sync"
What do you like best about Photos?

I appreciate how Photos simplifies the process of organizing, searching, and managing all my pictures in a single location. The automatic backup and intelligent categorization features are real time-savers, while the facial recognition and search tools make it easy to locate specific memories. The interface is sleek, responsive, and user-friendly, making it a pleasure to browse through my albums. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Photos?

While Photos is overall a strong app, it does tend to consume significant storage space, particularly when syncing large libraries between devices. The editing tools are solid, though they could benefit from more advanced features for those seeking greater precision. I have also noticed that upload and sync speeds can sometimes lag, especially when dealing with high-resolution photos or videos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Drew M.
DM
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Efficient Photo Editing and Storage Solution"
What do you like best about Photos?

I like how Photos combines storage and editing as a part of my device, making it really convenient. The workflow of 'take photo, edit, done' is perfect for me. Plus, it was easy to get started with Photos since it’s out of the box ready. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Photos?

I wish there were a bit deeper editing tools from time to time. Or a clean way to change or extract stills from Live Photos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Girish S.
GS
Software Engineer
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless Way to Store, Organize, and Share Photos"
What do you like best about Photos?

I love how everything just backs up automatically without me having to think about it. All my photos are organized by people, places, and even events, which makes it super easy to find what I’m looking for. The search feature is surprisingly smart — I can type something like “beach” or a friend’s name, and it brings up exactly what I need. It just makes managing all my memories feel effortless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Photos?

One thing I don’t like is that sometimes it compresses my photos, which makes the details a bit soft — especially if I zoom in or print them. Also, once you hit the free storage limit, you’re forced to pay or delete, which feels a bit restrictive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Akashdeep S.
AS
Project Engineer
Professional Training & Coaching
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Photos: Cloud of Memories & Shorted and Safe in a Single Click"
What do you like best about Photos?

Feature of Automatic Backup an Sync from Phone or Laptop to Cloud is very useful and safe. We also make a Album and share within the office or for family also, A single Album is also made in which all office mates upload there photos also if require. It is very easy to use and easy to make account and start uploading. AI within this software also works well as we need to find something than we need to write on a search bar it gives all the results related to that. This is the only software used daily basis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Photos?

It gives a limited storage for free of use if we exceed the storage limit then we need to buy it and Subscription fees in a regular basis gives me pain. Also in the editing features there are very limited features which are open and free to use, If there is requirement of more features then we need to pay for it. Sometimes I feel slight problem of Sync issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Harshal D.
HD
Division Leader
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Fantastic Features, Smooth Experience"
What do you like best about Photos?

I love the live feature in the Photos application and making a shareable GIF of the live photo is also an amazing feature. Additionally, the feature of making shareable stickers from any photo is helpful, and OCR text detection is also useful. I appreciate the quick edits, the right filters, the sharing options, and multi-device access. Also, the initial setup was quite convenient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Photos?

Sharing becomes an issue across other OS, specifically to Android or Windows. The memories feature can be made better by allowing more edits and having better control. Also, enhancing the quality of the output video to the highest quality would make it best. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Photo Organization and Editing"
What do you like best about Photos?

I really like that Photos organizes my photos according to my specifications, which helps me know where all of my photos are. I also appreciate the editing apps within Photos, as they help me crop and edit the photos easily. Additionally, the initial setup of Photos was very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Photos?

When saving from the internet, sometimes the time and date recognition sends it to the bottom because it’s an older photo, not based on the date saved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bradford W.
BW
Landscaper
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Timeless Photos That Capture Priceless Moments"
What do you like best about Photos?

I love how photos can change in meaning over time. Something that feels ordinary today might become priceless years from now, simply because it captures a moment you can’t get back. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Photos?

There isn’t much I don’t like about it; my only issue is the pinching and squeezing adjustment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Angie - C.
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Angie - Clinical Specialist
Last activity almost 4 years ago

Are there any features i might not know about?

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Last activity 18 days ago

What is the best free photo organizing software?

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Time to Implement

1 month

Return on Investment

11 months

Average Discount

11%

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