Have you ever found yourself needing to select multiple photos in Google Photos, but didn’t know how? Well, you’re in luck! I recently had to do this myself, and I’m here to share my experience and guide you through the process.
First, let me start by saying that Google Photos is an amazing tool for organizing and storing your photos. It offers a seamless user experience and a wide range of features. However, when it comes to selecting multiple photos, things can get a bit tricky.
When you open Google Photos, you’ll see all your photos in the main grid view. To select a single photo, simply click on it. But what if you want to select multiple photos at once? Here’s what you need to do:
- Hold down the Shift key on your keyboard.
- Click on the first photo you want to select.
- While still holding down the Shift key, scroll down or up to the last photo you want to select.
- Click on the last photo, and all the photos in between will be selected.
This method allows you to select a continuous range of photos quickly and efficiently. However, what if you want to select multiple photos that are not in a continuous range? Don’t worry, there’s a solution for that too!
Simply hold down the Ctrl key (or Command key on Mac) on your keyboard and click on each photo you want to select. This way, you can select multiple photos that are scattered throughout your collection. It might take a bit longer, but it gets the job done!
Now, let’s talk about some personal touches and commentary. As someone who loves photography, I often find myself spending hours browsing through my vast photo collection in Google Photos. Being able to select multiple photos at once has been a game-changer for me. Whether I’m organizing my photos into albums or deleting unwanted shots, the ability to select multiple photos has saved me a ton of time and effort.
One tip I would like to share is to use the search bar in Google Photos to filter your photos based on specific criteria. For example, if you want to select all photos from a specific trip, simply type in the name of the location in the search bar. Google Photos will then display all the photos related to that location, making it easy for you to select them all at once.
In conclusion, selecting multiple photos in Google Photos is a breeze once you know the right techniques. By holding down the Shift key or Ctrl key on your keyboard, you can easily select a range of photos or non-continuous photos, respectively. Remember to take advantage of the search bar to filter your photos for even faster selection. Happy organizing!