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How long does it take to download A Google Photos Library?

50 GB
about 1h 6m on 100 Mbps

A Google Photos Library is typically about 50 GB. About the size of a 4K Blu-ray rip.

Download time by connection speed

Connection speedDownload time
1 Mbps4d 15h
5 Mbps22h 13m
10 Mbps11h 6m
25 Mbps4h 26m
50 Mbps2h 13m
100 Mbps1h 6m
250 Mbps26m 40s
500 Mbps13m 20s
1000 Mbps6m 40s

⏱️ Download time calculator

About downloading a google photos library

A few years of phone photos and videos easily reaches 50 GB or more.

Back up over Wi-Fi overnight — the first full sync can take many hours.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to download a google photos library on 100 Mbps?
At 100 Mbps, A Google Photos Library (about 50 GB) downloads in roughly 1h 6m.
How long on a slow 10 Mbps connection?
On a 10 Mbps connection it takes about 11h 6m.
How big is a google photos library?
A Google Photos Library is typically about 50 GB. A few years of phone photos and videos easily reaches 50 GB or more.

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