How to move photos and videos from Google Photos to Synology NAS – Guide
The best way to move your Google Photos library to a Synology NAS is to use the Google Photos app on your phone. The app is easy to set up and will backup all of your photos automatically.
To transfer photos and videos from Google Photos to a Synology DiskStation, you will need to first download all of your files from the Google Photo website. Once you have downloaded all of your files, you will need to create a folder on your computer called “Photos” and place all of the downloaded files into this folder. After creating the “Photos” folder, you will then need to create a file called “export.txt” in this folder and paste the following text into it: export.txt Once you have created the “export.txt” file, you will then need to copy it to your Synology DiskStation’s hard drive. To do this, you will first need to open a command prompt and type: cp export.txt /tmp/ synology-diskstation-photos
Here it is how to go ahead:
Moving Your Photos and Videos to a Synology NAS
To get your Synology DSM 7.0 drive ready for uploading photos, you will first have to browse the downloaded folder and move some files to it. However, the process is quite simple and quick. Keep in mind that the steps included here apply to the latest Synology DSM 7.0, so the process may vary for earlier versions.
Final note
Google Photos is a great way to store your photos and videos, but it can be hard to move them to a different computer or storage device. This guide will show you how to move photos and videos from Google Photos to a Synology NAS. If you have any questions about this process, feel free to ask us in the comments below. You can also share this guide with your friends so they can easily move their photos and videos too! ..
