You can share photos privately with specific people by using their email through the Share function. Creating a public link is a better choice if you want your photo to be accessible to large numbers of people.Without further ado, let’s get right into the details of how to share photos on Google Drive.
Before You Start
You’ll need to choose between the options listed below later on. Refer to this section then to understand what each one does.
Permissions
You can determine what permissions the person you shared the file with has.
Viewers: can only view the content in the folder.Commenters: can leave a comment and give feedback.Editors: can download, edit, or delete the content.
Link Sharing
Your photo can be publicly or privately accessible when using the photo’s link.
Restricted means only people added through the Share function can open with this link.Anyone with the Link means anyone on the internet with this link can view.
Uploading
Different options available in Android/iOS and PC.
Use Upload to upload a file/photo in Android/iOS.Use Folder to create a new folder in your Google Drive and organize your drive contents.Use File Upload to upload a file from your PC to your Google Drive. Press CTRL (Windows) or Command (Mac) and select them to upload multiple files at once.Use Folder Upload to upload a folder with all its contents from your PC to your Google Drive. Use CTRL/Command to upload multiple folders.
How to Share Photos on Google Drive on PC
Google Drive Web Version lets you upload and share photos directly through your browser without the need for an app. The Desktop App utilizes a virtual drive on your PC. Ultimately, they’re the same thing, so it’s just a matter of preference.
Google Drive Web Version
Uploading Files and Docs
Sharing Files to Collaborate
Get Link to Share File
Google Drive Desktop App
How to Share Photos on Google Drive from Android
Uploading Photos on Google Drive
Sharing Photos On Android
Link Sharing
How to Share Photos on Google Drive from iOS (iPhone, iPad)
Upload photos on iOS
Sharing Photos on iOS
Managing People and Links
How to Enable Google Drive Syncing on the Desktop App?
Syncing is enabled by default on the Google Drive desktop app. But if it was paused before, re-enabling it is simple.If you go to Settings > Preferences, you can also add a folder from your PC and sync it to Drive. In the Drive syncing section, you can choose between Streaming vs. Mirroring files.
How to Fix If I Can’t Share Photos on Google Drive?
First make sure your photo format is supported by Google Drive (.JPEG, .PNG, .GIF, .BMP, .TIFF, .SVG).Restart your device and try uploading and sharing now. If you’re using the Google Drive app, try restarting the app, then re-uploading the file. On PC, go to Google Drive App > Settings > Quit. On Android/iOS, go to Settings > Apps > Drive and select Force Stop.As a last resort, you can uninstall and re-install the app.
Why Can’t I Download Photos From Google Drive?
If you’re having difficulty downloading photos from Google Drive, it’s likely caused by packet loss (bad internet connection) or a corrupt app.The best way to fix these issues is by checking your internet connection, re-installing the app, or switching to a different browser(for web version).
How to Stop Sharing Photos on Google Drive?
You can check who the photos are shared with using the Share function. On the same page, you can also remove anyone you want to stop sharing the photos with.
