How to Select Everything in Google Photos from PC or Mobile Device

Google Photos offers many features for sharing, downloading and storing your photos. With just a few clicks, you can save your most precious memories.

As one of the most popular photo sharing and storage services, Google Photos realizes the importance and convenience of being able to quickly select all photos at once. This allows you to quickly browse and organize your folders.

If you want to learn how to select everything in Google Photos, you've come to the right place. We'll cover how to do this on different platforms, as well as other cool features you can use.

How to Select Everything in Google Photos on a Windows PC, Mac, or Chromebook

Many prefer to use a computer to organize their folders in Google Photos. It is important to note that there is no single shortcut such as "Ctrl + A" that will allow you to select all photos at once. However, there are several ways to do this using your mouse and keyboard.

1. Open Google Photos.
   
2. Select a photo by tapping the white check mark in its upper left corner. Once you select it, the checkmark will turn blue.
   
3. Start scrolling to the last photo.
4. Hold down the Shift key and select the last photo. You will notice that the selected photos have all turned blue.
   
5. The number of photos selected will be displayed in the upper left corner of the page.
   

You can also select all photos grouped under a particular date:

1. Open Google Photos.
   
2. Tap the check mark next to a specific date.
   
3. Once you select it, you will see blue checkmarks in the upper left corner of each selected image.
   
4. You can select multiple dates.
5. The number of photos selected will be displayed in the upper left corner of the page.
   

How to Select All in Google Photos on Android Device

While it might seem easier to use your computer to select photos, Google Photos has also let you do it with just a few clicks using your Android phone or tablet:

1. Open Google Photos.
   
2. Long press on the first photo you want to select. Once you have selected it, you will see a blue checkmark in its upper left corner.
   
3. Scroll to the end to select more photos. It is important not to lift your finger from the screen while selecting.
4. All selected photos will have a blue checkmark.
   
5. The number of selected photos will appear in the upper left corner of your screen.
   

You can also select all photos grouped under a particular date:

1. Open Google Photos.
   
2. Tap a specific date.
   
3. Selected photos will have a blue checkmark.
   
4. The number of selected photos will appear in the upper left corner of your screen.
   

How to Select All in Google Photos on an iPhone

Google Photos is also available for iPhone users. The photo selection process on an iPhone is identical to the Android process:

1. Open Google Photos.
   
2. Long press on the first photo you want to select. When you tap on it, you will notice a blue checkmark in its upper left corner.
   
3. Scroll to the end to select more photos. It is important not to lift your finger from the screen while selecting.
4. All selected photos will have a blue checkmark.
   
5. The number of selected photos will appear in the upper left corner of your screen.
   

You can also select all photos under a particular date:

1. Open Google Photos.
   
2. Tap a particular date.
   
3. Selected photos will have a blue checkmark.
   
4. The number of selected photos will appear in the upper left corner of your screen.
   

How to Select All Photos in a Google Photos Album

As mentioned earlier, Google Photos doesn't let you select everything with just one shortcut. However, you can enter a specific album and select photos within it.

How to Select All Photos in a Google Photos Album on Windows PC, Mac, or Chromebook

1. Open the album.
   
2. Select the first photo by tapping the white check mark in its upper left corner. Once you select it, the checkmark will turn blue.
   
3. Start scrolling to the last photo in the album.
4. Hold down the Shift key and select the last photo. You will notice that all selected photos have turned blue.
   
5. The number of photos selected will be displayed in the upper left corner of the page.
   

How to Select All Photos in Google Photo Album on Android or iPhone?

1. Open the album.
   
2. Long press the first photo in the album. Once you have selected it, you will see a blue checkmark in its upper left corner.
   
3. Scroll down to select more photos from the album. Remember not to lift your finger from the screen while selecting.
4. All selected photos will have a blue checkmark in the corner.
   
5. The number of photos you have selected will be displayed in the upper left corner of your screen.
   

Additional FAQs

How to delete all selected photos?

Deleting selected photos is the same regardless of the platform you use to do so:

1. Select the photos you want to delete.

2. Tap the trash can icon in the upper right corner.

3. Tap "Move to Trash".

How to download all selected photos?

You can download all selected photos to Google Photos:

1. Select the photos you want to upload.

2. Tap the three dots icon in the upper right corner.

3. Tap "Download". If you try to upload photos using your phone, you won't see this option if the photos are already saved on your device.

Keep in mind that you can only upload 500 photos at a time with this option. So, if you want to upload more than 500 photos, you will need another option.

Never lose your memories with Google Photos

Google Photos is a useful and easy-to-use tool that allows you to save all your photos in one place and access them through different devices and platforms. In addition to discussing how to select all the photos in the program, we hope we were able to introduce you to other useful options and features.

Have you ever used Google Photos? Which options do you prefer? Tell us in the comment section below.