Google Photos

Google Photos is Google's home for your pictures and videos: automatic backup, powerful search and easy sharing in one app. Turn on backup and every photo you take is safely stored in the cloud, freeing space on your phone and surviving even if the phone doesn't.

Search is the magic. Google Photos understands what's in your images, so you can search for "beach", "birthday", a place, or even a person's name (with face grouping) and find the moment instantly — no folders or tags needed. Google Lens is built in for identifying plants, translating text and shopping from a photo.

Editing is surprisingly deep: one-tap Enhance, crop and filters, plus AI tools like Magic Eraser (on supported devices and plans) that removes photobombers, and Magic Editor for bigger changes. Memories automatically resurfaces trips and people as little films, and creations like collages and animations appear on their own.

Sharing is painless: shared albums, partner sharing, and link sharing with full quality options. You get 15 GB free across your Google account, with Google One plans for more.

If your photos currently live only on one fragile phone, installing Google Photos and turning on backup is the single best favour you can do for your memories.