{"id":2410,"date":"2024-12-13T08:34:44","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T08:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/?p=2410"},"modified":"2024-12-13T08:41:37","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T08:41:37","slug":"compress-google-drive-photos-by-approx-50-without-deleting-anything","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/compress-google-drive-photos-by-approx-50-without-deleting-anything\/","title":{"rendered":"Compress Google Drive Photos by Approx. 50% Without Deleting Anything"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"891\" height=\"927\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-3.png 891w, https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-3-288x300.png 288w, https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-3-768x799.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 891px) 100vw, 891px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing your Google Drive storage can sometimes be a challenge, especially when photos and videos take up significant space. The good news is that you can compress your photos and videos to free up storage without deleting anything. Here\u2019s a simple step-by-step guide to help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Visit Google Photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\">photos.google.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-4-1024x456.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-4-1024x456.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-4-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-4-768x342.png 768w, https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-4-1536x684.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-4.png 1692w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Access the Storage Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the <strong>Storage<\/strong> option. This will redirect you to the <strong>Manage storage<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Navigate to &#8220;Recover Storage&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the <strong>Manage storage<\/strong> page, find and select the <strong>Recover storage<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Learn More About Compression<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the <strong>Learn more<\/strong> button under the &#8220;Recover storage&#8221; section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-5-1024x713.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-5-1024x713.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-5-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-5-768x534.png 768w, https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-5.png 1266w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Confirm Your Decision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the box that says:<br><em>&#8220;I understand that compressing my existing photos and videos cannot be undone.&#8221;<\/em><br>This is an important step as compression is irreversible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"855\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-6.png 855w, https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-6-300x81.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-6-768x208.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Compress Your Photos and Videos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the <strong>Compress existing photos and videos<\/strong> button. The compression process will begin, and your photos and videos will be resized to take up less space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens Next?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the process is complete, your photos and videos will still be accessible, but they will take up approximately 50% less space on your Google Drive. This is a great way to optimize storage without losing your precious memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start now and free up space on your Google Drive effortlessly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Managing your Google Drive storage can sometimes be a challenge, especially when photos and videos take up significant space. 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