Google Drive ends Photos backups starting August 10: What users need to do
Google has announced that the Drive desktop app will discontinue automatic Google Photos backup functionality starting August 10, 2026. Users will need to transition to using the Google Photos app directly to maintain automatic syncing.
Why it matters
This change affects the workflow of users who rely on centralized cloud storage management for their media libraries.
Google has confirmed that its Drive desktop app will stop supporting automatic Google Photos backup starting August 10, 2026. The change means that the users who rely on Drive’s desktop client to sync photos and videos from their computers will no longer see a new media automatically backed up to Google Photos. The company said that this move is part of its effort to simplify backup tools and also focus on dedicated photo management via the Photos app. “Google Drive for desktop ends support for Google Photos backup on August 10, 2026. To stop backing up existing folders before this date, use these instructions.
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