How to Add Files and Photos to Sync with Google Drive in Windows 11

This article explains how to add files to sync to Google Drive and photos to Google Photos in Windows 11.

Google Drive is a cloud storage and file synchronization service developed by Google. It allows users to store and share files in the cloud, synchronize files across devices, and collaborate with others in real time.

One can configure many settings with the Google Drive app on Windows. Users can install and start Google Drive at login, stream Google Drive to a folder or driver letter, pause syncing, and more.

When you use Google Drive on Windows, you can sync files from your computer to Google Drive and photos to Google Photos. Use the app if you have additional files and folders you want to sync to Google Drive or photos you want to backup to Google Photos.

You might want to add files and photos to Google Drive and Google Photos for several reasons. First, storing your files and photos in the cloud allows you to access them from anywhere with an internet connection. This means you can work on your files or view your photos from any device, whether on your laptop, phone, or tablet.

Second, storing your files and photos in Google Drive and Google Photos can provide a backup in case your device is lost, stolen, or damaged. You can rest assured that your important files and photos are safe and accessible. You can share files and photos with others and collaborate on documents in real time.

Add files to sync with Google Drive and photos to Google Photos

As mentioned above, you can add files to Google Drive and photos to sync with Google Photos because storing your files and photos in Google Drive and Google Photos can provide a backup in case your device is lost, stolen, or damaged.

Here’s how to do that.

First, open the Google Drive flyout window from the notification area. You can do that by clicking the Taskbar overflow and selecting the Google Drive icon to open its flyout window.

When the flyout opens, select the Settings (gear) at the top of the screen and click Preferences.

When the Preferences page opens, click Folders from your computer on the left. Next, click the Add folder button to choose a folder on your computer to back up to Google Drive or Google Photos.

In File Explorer, select the folder to back up to Google Drive. If you wish to back up photos, select the folder that contains your photos.

Next, choose “Sync with Google Drive” if you are backing up files.

If backing up photos, select “Back up to Google Photos” instead.

Click on the Done button to finish.

If you sync with Google Drive:

• Everything in the folder is mirrored. Changes sync between your computer and Google Drive.
• You can use your files from any device online or on the Google Drive mobile app. Synced folders display under “Computers.”
• If you add, edit, move, or delete items from these folders, the changes also reflect on your computer.

If you backup to Google Photos:

• Only photos and videos are uploaded.
• Photos and videos deleted on your computer remain in Google Photos and vice versa.
• Changes are uploaded as new images. The old image remains in Google Photos.
• You can view your photos and videos from any device online or on the Google Photos mobile app.

That should do it!

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Conclusion:

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