Google is updating the way desktop photo backups work, and users who rely on Google Drive for desktop to sync photos with Google Photos will need to make a small but important change.
Beginning August 10, 2026, the Drive desktop app will no longer upload newly added photos and videos from a computer to Google Photos.
The good news is that your existing photo library will remain safe and accessible. The change only affects future uploads.
To continue backing up your photos automatically, Google recommends switching to the backup feature available in the Google Photos desktop app.
After selecting the folders you want to sync, your new photos and videos will continue uploading as usual.
This update simplifies Google's backup system by moving photo syncing into a single dedicated application, making it easier to manage your backups in one place.
Don't wait until automatic backups stop—visit WikiGlitz and read the full article to make the switch before the deadline.
https://wikiglitz.co/blog/software-development/google-drive-desktop-photo-backups-ending/
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