Connect Google Drive and Google Photos integrations

Automate your file and photo management by integrating Google Drive and Google Photos with Make. Sync, organize, and categorize your digital memories with improved precision—saving you time and enhancing workflow efficiency.

Trigger
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Google Drive

Triggers when a file is created of modified.

Google Drive

Triggers when a comment is created or updated on a selected file.

Google Drive

Triggers when a file is created or modified in a selected folder.

Google Drive

Triggers when a new folder is created or modified.

Google Drive

Triggers when a new shared drive is created.

Google Drive
Google Photos
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Action
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Google Photos

Creates a new album.

Google Photos

Downloads a media file from the Base URL from the Watch Media module.

Google Photos

Returns the media item for the specified media item identifier.

Google Photos

Returns the album based on the specified ID.

Google Photos

Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.

Google Photos

Marks an album created via API as shared and accessible to other users.

Google Photos

Marks a previously shared album created via API as private.

Google Photos

Uploads a new media file to an album created via API.

Google Photos

Lists all albums shown to a user in the Albums tab of the Google Photos app.

Google Photos

Lists all media items from a user's Google Photos library.

Google Photos

Retrieves a list of shared albums.

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Build your Google Drive and Google Photos integrations.

Transform the way you manage files and photos with Make, enabling automation by integrating Google Drive as a trigger and Google Photos as an action. Automatically sync your photos from Google Photos into specific folders on Google Drive, categorizing memories or creating backup routines. This integration saves time and reduces manual effort by automating processes that improve workflow efficiency. Discover the convenience of having Google Drive initiate tasks that Google Photos completes, providing a solution for organizing and synchronizing your digital assets.

Google Drive
Copy a File

Makes a copy of an existing file.

Action
Google Drive
Create a File from Text

Creates a file from a text plain.

Action
Google Drive
Create a File/Folder Shortcut

Creates a new file or folder shortcut.

Action
Google Drive
Create a Folder

Creates a new folder.

Action
Google Drive
Create a Shared Drive

Creates a new shared drive.

Action
Google Photos
Create an Album

Creates a new album.

Action
Google Drive
Delete a File Revision

Deletes a file's revision.

Action
Google Drive
Delete a File/Folder

Permanently deletes a file or folder owned by the user without moving it to the trash. 

Action
Google Drive
Delete a Shared Drive

Deletes a shared drive without any content.

Action

Popular Google Drive and Google Photos workflows.

How to setup Google Drive and Google Photos in 5 easy steps

  • 1

    Sign into Make

    Start by logging into your Make account.

  • 2

    Open your scenario

    Access the scenario where you'd like to connect your apps.

  • 3

    Add a Google module

    Select to add either Google Drive or Google Photos according to your needs.

  • 4

    Create a connection

    Click 'Create a connection' to link your apps together.

  • 5

    Sign in and allow access

    Use the 'Sign in with Google' option and follow prompts to allow access.

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    Discover the benefits of integrating Google Drive and Google Photos

    Learn how integrating Google Drive with Google Photos can automate backups, streamline sharing, optimize space, improve organization, and unify access for better media management.

    Automated backup

    Automatically back up your Google Photos to Google Drive for better data security.

    Streamlined photo sharing

    Share photos from Google Photos with Google Drive links for improved collaboration.

    Space optimization

    Manage storage space effectively by moving photos to Google Drive as needed.

    Improved organization

    Organize your media by auto-syncing specific albums from Google Photos to Google Drive folders.

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