How to create folder backup without Google Drive for Desktop? – The Economic Times Video
August 11, 2026
From August 10, photos and videos stored in folders on your Windows or Mac will no longer automatically back up to Google Photos through Drive.Your existing Google Photos library is safe, and phone backups are unaffected. But if you regularly transfer camera photos to your laptop, you’ll need to manually enable folder backup through Google Photos on the web.There’s one catch: the browser tab needs to stay open for the backup to run.Also, turn off photo sync in Google Drive to avoid storing the same files twice and wasting your Google One storage.Here’s what you need to change today.#GooglePhotos #GoogleDrive #TechNews #GoogleOne #Photography #TechTips