Google Photos free storage ends on June 1: Clear all queries; here's what we know

June 1 is almost here, and as we all know, Google Photos will end its storage capacity from that date; wondering what will change? Know your answers here.

From June 1, Google Photos users will not get any unlimited free storage capacity to save their photos and videos. Instead, they have to pay for extra storage if they exceed their 15GB quota, which comes along with Gmail and Google Drive. So, what will happen if you run out of storage?

Well, if you run out of your 15GB pack, you have to buy an extra storage package from Google, or you have to move or delete photos or videos from Google Photos along with Gmail, Google Drive.

How many photos can you save under 15GB till June 1? Can I upload the original quality?
You can save up to 15GB each day to your Google account till June 1. No, you cannot save pictures or videos in original quality before June 1. It has to be 'high-quality' (up to 16 MP).

How can you find how much storage you are left with?
Google rolled out a new tool that tells how long your storage will be there based on your backup details. The storage management feature allows you to clean the storage.

How can you clean up your storage?
Well, you can shift your control panel from 'original quality' photos and videos to a 'high-quality' feature, and in this way, you will be able to clean up the storage.

How can you delete or find out extra or blurry images or screenshots?
Google Photos has a tool that shows and allows you to delete blurry extra photos or screenshots from storage.

Can you save your pictures from Google Photos to PC?
Yes, you can! But if you have no PC, then backup your images and videos with proper file sizes and a good internet facility.

What is the file size capacity?
For images, it won't get backed up if they are 200 MB or 150 MP. For videos larger than 10GB and files smaller than 256*256 won't be able to back up. Photo format includes .jpg, .heic, .png, .gif, .webp, and some RAW files. Video format includes, .mpg, .mod, .mmv, .tod and many other variants.

Will you lose everything saved if you cross the limit of 15GB?
If you run out of storage capacity and don't buy more or delete stuff to retrieve the storage, then you might not be able to use your Google Photos. Also, if your Google Account is inactive for a long period of time, you might lose it too.

What to do after you complete your 15GB quota?
Subscribe to Google One and buy additional storage. It works for all, including iOS, Android and Windows. The basic plan is Rs 130 for 100GB per month, and then there's 200 GB for Rs 210. For 2TB, you can get it at Rs 650 per month. You can share your Google One plans with 5 members.

Will Google Pixel users get any other benefits?
Google Pixel 2-5 device users will get unlimited storage to save 'high-quality' images and videos. Nevertheless, if the user backs up photos and videos in 'high-quality' from other devices, it will count as Google Account storage.