Not long ago, people relied on technologies like Bluetooth to share data between phones. It could take forever to transfer a few tens of photos! Fortunately, we've almost forgotten those days.
Today, there are faster and more effective cloud-based options like Google Drive. You can quickly send and receive photos, view, edit, and collaborate. If this service is new to you, don't worry. Learning how to share photos on Google Drive is simple!
It doesn't matter whether you're using a computer or a smartphone. Sharing images on the Drive is a matter of a few steps, as explained in this guide. Take a look.
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Part 1: How to Share Photos on Google Drive From a Computer
Sharing photos on Google Drive from a computer is easy. You can do it in two ways: through an email or by copying and sharing a link on social apps. Take a look at the details below.
Method 1: How to Share Pics on Google Drive via Emails
It's one of the most popular ways of sharing a document on Google Drive. If you know the email or emails of your target receivers, follow these easy steps to share one or more photos from your computer:
- Open a browser and go to drive.google.com on your PC.
- Sign in to your Google Account.
- Once you're signed in, locate the photo(s) you want to share.
Tip: If the photos are saved on the computer, upload them first to Google Drive. Click the New button on the left panel, then choose File Upload or Folder Upload. The former allows you to upload specific photos, while the latter uploads an entire folder of photos at once.
- Click on a photo or photos, then choose the Share icon at the top menu bar. You can also click the three-dot button on the bar, then select Share. Alternatively, once you select the item, right-click and choose Share.
- Choose how you want to share: Share or Copy links. In this case, select Share.
- That will launch a sharing window. Add the person or people you wish to share with. Enter their emails one by one.
- Choose what role your receivers can play on your shared photo(s): Editor, Viewer, Commenter.
- The button to Notify people is selected by default. You may also write a message to accompany the photos. But that is optional.
- Click on Send, and your photos will automatically be shared.
Method 2: How Do I Share Pictures on Google Drive via Copy Link
Sharing via a link allows you to share your photos with anyone, even when you don't know their emails. It's also straightforward to share images this way. Check out these steps:
- Locate the photo(s) you wish to share on your Google Drive.
- Select them, then right-click and choose Share.
- Choose the Copy link.
- A notification will appear on the left side of the screen stating that the link has been copied. Click Manage Access.
- Under General Access, click Restrict, and on the drop-down menu, select Anyone with the link.
- The link has been copied to your device's clipboard. You can now paste it anywhere and share it with your target audience.
That's how to share images on Google Drive from a computer. It's as simple as that; anyone can do it!
Part 2: How to Share Photos on Google Drive From Your Phone
The most effective way to share photos from your phone on Google Drive is by using the Google Drive app. The app is available by default on Android, but you can install it on an iOS device from the App Store.
Like sharing photos from a computer, you can share photos on Google Drive from a phone in three ways. Share via emails, a Image name, or the Send a copy feature. As mentioned, a link lets you send photos everywhere, including on social media. Find a quick description of the two methods below.
Method 1: How Do You Share Photos on Google Drive on Phone via Email?
The method applies if you have the email address(s) of the person or people you wish to share with. It's the best way of giving access to your content only to specific people. To share pictures on Google Drive from your phone using emails, follow these easy steps (the steps are similar for Android and iOS):
- Open the Google Drive app and enter your Google Account.
- Find the images you wish to share and select them. To select an image, tap and hold it. To select multiple images, select one, then tap to select the rest individually. If the images are in a folder, select the folder.
Tip: If you save photos on your device, first upload them to Google Drive before sharing them on the Drive.
- Tap the three-dot button on the right corner of the screen and Share.
- That will open a new window with a prompt to add an email or emails of your target receivers.
- Next to Editor, you can choose how the receiver can contribute to the images: Viewer, Commentor, or Editor. You can also tap Add a message to include a message.
- Tap the Send icon at the top of the screen to share your picture(s).
Method 2: How to Send Pictures from Google Drive via a Link on Phone
Now that you know how to share images on Google Drive from a phone via email, copying a link will be easy. Check the steps out:
- Find the photo or folder you want to share and select it.
- Tap the three-dot button on the top of the screen and select Manage Access.
- Under General Access, tap on Restricted.
- Tap on Restricted again and choose Anyone with the link.
- Tap the Link button at the top right to copy the link. A notification will appear at the bottom of the screen stating that the Link has been copied to the clipboard.
- Open an app where you wish to share, paste the link, and send it to your target people.
Tip: If you have multiple photos that are not in a folder, you can move them to a folder first. That will ease the sharing process. To move photos to a folder, select all of them, then tap the Move icon at the top of the screen. Choose a folder.
Method 3: How to Share Photos on Google Drive via Send a Copy
This option allows you to share one or more pictures directly by using the various supported apps. The method only works for photos and not folders. Here's how to Send a Copy of a photo on Google Drive:
- Identify the photo or photos you want to share and select them.
- Tap the three-dot button at the top of the screen.
- Choose Send a copy from the drop-down menu.
- Select an app from the list of supported apps to share your image(s). You can send via Gmail, Facebook, Bluetooth, Drive, etc. Choose an app, then follow the on-screen prompts.
That's it! You've learned how to send pictures in Google Drive using your phone in three ways. You can choose your preferred method.
Part 3: [Bonus] How to Share Photos Between Phones in a Few Taps
Learning how to share photos using Google Drive is easy both on a computer and a phone. But, sometimes, you may look for a way, besides the cloud, to share pictures. That could be a time when switching to a new phone. Wondershare MobileTrans covers you.
Wondershare MobileTrans is an easy-to-use tool for moving data between phones in a few clicks. The software supports over 18 data types, including messages, contacts, and videos, in addition to photos. It also supports thousands of mobile devices running on Android and iOS systems.
Whether you want to transfer photos from Android to iOS or vice versa, the tool will conveniently do the job! Most importantly, MobileTrans is a secure tool. Rest assured that your data will be safe. Also, the tool doesn't overwrite existing data during the transfer.
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- Download and install MobileTrans on the PC.
- Once the installation is through, open the software and go to Phone Transfer > Phone to Phone.
- Connect your old and new phone to a computer using USB cables. Ensure MobileTrans detects both devices. You can use the Flip button to switch the Source and Destination phones. You'll transfer photos from the Source to the Destination phone.
- Select Photos and other data types to transfer along. You can tick the "Clear data before copy" box to erase existing data on your target phone.
- Click the Start button and wait a few minutes for MobileTrans to transfer your photos and other data. Once the process is complete, check the data on your new phone.
Conclusion
You now know how to share photos in Google Drive (on a computer and phone). You can send your photos to specific people using emails or to anyone via a link.
Also, when sharing photos on your phone, you can quickly do so by choosing the Send a copy option on the Google Drive app. This allows you to choose an app to share. You can send pictures on any supported app, including Gmail or Message.
Google Drive allows you to share one, more, or an entire folder of pictures. You can now choose the most appropriate method for sharing your pictures.
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