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We can't promise that. Google Photos isn't available right now because Google changed what third-party apps may access in 2025, and whether that changes is up to Google. If it ever does, the release notes will say so.

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In the meantime, Google Takeout is the dependable way to get a full copy of your library — see using Takeout.

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Will Google Photos be available in Storage Studio again?

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Short answer: We can't promise that. Google Photos isn't available right now because of Google's 2025 change for third-party apps, and that's up to Google. Use Google Takeout to get your library out in the meantime.

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We can't promise that. Google Photos isn't available right now because Google changed what third-party apps may access in 2025, and whether that changes is up to Google. If it ever does, the release notes will say so.

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In the meantime, Google Takeout is the dependable way to get a full copy of your library — see using Takeout.

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