How do I transfer photos and videos from Google Photos to BeeStation?

Purpose

This article details how you can transfer photos and videos from Google Photos to BeeStation.

Please note, to ensure optimal BeeStation performance, we recommend running one transfer from one source (e.g., USB drive or Google Photos) at a time, especially if you have large files and photos stored across different sources.

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Before you begin

The transfer method differs by your Google Photos backup settings. Check the settings on your mobile device by opening the Google Photos app, tap your profile icon at the upper-right corner, tap Google Photos settings > Backup > Backup quality.

If you use Original quality, follow these instructions.
If you use Storage saver, follow these instructions.

Export your photos and videos in original quality mode

Sign in to Google Takeout.
Find and select the checkbox to the right of Google Photos. Click Next step.
Configure the following and click Create export.
- Delivery method: Select Send download link via email.
- Frequency: Select Export once.
- File type & size
  - For type: Select .zip.
  - For size: Choose the maximum size archive you want to create. Find the total size of your Google Photos in Google Photos > Storage. If the total size you're downloading is larger than the maximum size, multiple archives will be created. For example, with 50 GB of photos, choosing 10 GB splits photos into 5 files.
You will receive an email when the export is complete. The time for this process may take from hours to days, depending on your file size. Open the email or return to Google Takeout > Manage exports to download the file.
Extract files into a folder and follow these instructions to upload them to BeePhotos.

Export your photos and videos in storage saver mode

Sign in to your Google Account, go to Personal info > General preferences for the web > Language, switch your language to English. This ensures the metadata of your photos will be exported in a readable format.
Sign in to Google Takeout.
Find and select the checkbox to the right of Google Photos. Click Next step.
Configure the following and click Create export.
- Delivery method: Select Send download link via email.
- Frequency: Select Export once.
- File type & size
  - For type: Select .zip.
  - For size: Choose the maximum size archive you want to create. Find the total size of your Google Photos in Google Photos > Storage. If the total size you're downloading is larger than the maximum size, multiple archives will be created. For example, with 50 GB of photos, choosing 10 GB splits photos into 5 files.
You will receive an email when the export is complete. Open the email or return to Google Takeout > Manage exports to download the file. Keep in mind that the transfer process requires decompressing the file, so ensure you have at least twice the required space available on your computer. If space is limited, you can use an external hard drive. For example, a 50 GB export file requires at least 100 GB of reserved space.
Follow these instructions to upload them to BeePhotos.

Upload photos and videos to BeePhotos

If you are using a Windows computer, please note that backing up .heif/.heic photos or videos in HEVC codec can make BeeStation busy processing photo thumbnails, especially with large data uploads. To improve the overall performance and browsing experience, we recommend you install both HEIF Image Extensions and HEVC Video Extensions on your Windows computer.

Download and install BeeStation for desktop. Then, sign in to your Synology Account.
Click the BeeStation icon in the system tray.
Select Settings to open BeeStation for desktop.
Select Photo Transfer from the left panel > Google Photos.
Select all the files you exported from Google. Make sure to select all files at once to avoid data loss. Click Transfer and the transfer process will begin.

Further reading

How do I transfer files and photos from cloud services or other storage devices to BeeStation?

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