Google Photos
Google Photos

Google Photos

Photography

| Google LLC

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • How to Download

Page Modified On: March 18, 2025

Run Google Photos on PC or Mac

Upgrade your experience. Try Google Photos, the fantastic Photography app from Google LLC, from the comfort of your laptop, PC, or Mac, only on BlueStacks.

About the App

Google Photos by Google LLC is your go-to hub for all your photo and video needs, automatically organizing your media and making it easily shareable. Expect a straightforward interface coupled with powerful features like shared albums, advanced editing tools, and automatic creations. Whether you’re snapping a quick pic or diving into serious photo editing, Google Photos tailors itself to your lifestyle.

App Features

  • 15 GB of Storage: Enjoy peace of mind with 15 GB of secure, private storage that allows you to back up your photos and videos. Access them anytime from any device, no hassle.

  • Free Up Space: Tired of running out of phone storage? Remove safely backed-up photos with just a tap, keeping your device free for what’s next.

  • No Ads: Relax knowing your photos stay private. Google Photos won’t sell your media or use it for advertising.

  • Fast and Powerful Search: Search by people, places, or things, with no need for manual tagging. How easy is that?

  • Google Lens: Identify, translate, and explore more, all from your images.

  • Advanced Editing Suite: Perfect your photos with easy-to-use filters and lighting adjustments.

  • Automatic Creations: Experience animated movies, collages, and more, crafted automatically from your memories. Feeling hands-on? Create them yourself!

  • Sharing Suggestions: Sharing memories is seamless—get smart suggestions and let friends add theirs too.

  • Live Albums: Automate adding photos of your favorite people and pets to your albums—no manual updates needed.

  • Send Photos in Seconds: Share instantaneously through contact, email, or phone number.

  • Shared Libraries: Grant trusted access to your cherished photos, streamlining sharing.

Google Photos is optimized for various platforms, including subtle enhancements available through BlueStacks. Whether you’re organizing on your phone or enjoying it on a larger screen, it’s all about making your photo experience the best it can be.

BlueStacks brings your apps to life on a bigger screen—seamless and straightforward.

How to Download and Run Google Photos on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Google Photos in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Google Photos from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Google Photos

  • Click the Google Photos icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Google Photos - FAQs

  • How to Run Google Photos on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run Google Photos on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download Google Photos on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Google Photos PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Google Photos on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.