You probably keep your most important files and photos in different places---your computer, your phone, various SD cards, and that digital camera you use from time to time. It can be a challenge to keep all these things safe, backed up, and organized, but not with Google Backup and Sync.

Access 25and sync your content from any device. It's a simpler, speedier and more reliable way to protect the files and photos that mean the most to you. This tool replaces the Google Photos desktop uploader.

Backup and Sync backs up files and photos from your PC or Mac safely in Google Drive and Google Photos, so they're no longer trapped on your computer and other devices. Just choose the folders you want to back up, and we'll take care of the rest.

To download and install Backup and Sync in Windows:

  1. On your computer, click Download for PC.
  2. Read the Terms of Service and click Agree and download.
  3. After it's downloaded, open installbackupandsync.exe.
  4. If you see a window asking if you want to allow the program to make changes on your computer, click Yes.
  5. If you're asked to restart your computer, do it now.
  6. Start Backup and Sync.
  7. Sign in with your Google Account username and password.
  8. Choose your sync settings and click Next.

To download and install Backup and Sync in macOS:

  1. On your computer, click Download for Mac.
  2. Read the Terms of Service and click Agree and download.
  3. After it's downloaded, open installbackupandsync.dmg.
  4. Move Backup and Sync to your Applications folder.
  5. Open Backup and Sync.
  6. If you see a warning that "Backup and Sync is an application downloaded from the Internet," click Open.
  7. Sign in with your Google Account username and password.
  8. Choose your sync settings and click Next.