Transfer of photos and videos from one platform to another is possible thanks to the Data Transfer Initiative or DTI. It is an open-source initiative allowing data transfer between various online platforms such as Apple, Meta and Google.
Now if you have image and video files from your Google Photos and want them transferred to an iOS device, you can do so in just a few easy steps. However, there are certain limitations to such data transfer.
Supported Photo and Video File Types
First, you can only transfer selected photos and videos with supported file types. For photos, it must be:
- .jpg
- .png
- .gif
- .webp
- .avif
- and most RAW files
As for videos, make sure these are:
- .mp4
- .mov
- .m4v
- .mpg
- .mkv
- .mod
- .mmv
- .avi
- .divx
- .tod
- .wmv
- .asf
- .3gp
- .3g2
- .m2t
- .m2ts
- .mts
Second, certain Google accounts are not supported for transfer. Only consumer Google accounts. Accounts belonging to children under applicable age in their own country as well as work, school or organization accounts are not supported. Those who have the Advanced Protection enabled cannot also perform the data transfer.
Take note that after the transfer from your Google Photos to iCloud Photos, your copy from the former platform will not be deleted.
Steps to Directly Transfer Photos and Videos from Google Photos to Apple iCloud Photos
- The first step is to open Google Takeout via this link: https://takeout.google.com/takeout/transfer/custom/photos.
- Next, select the file that you want to copy.
- Then, choose Apple – iCloud Photos.
- Now, sign in with your Apple ID. Lastly, allow sharing permission with Google and start to move your photos and videos.
Wrapping Up!
The transfer of your photos and videos from Google Photos to iCloud Photos may take time. However, it will all be worth it if you can access your files from various platforms.
