How to Share a Few Images With Google Photos

Most people only want to share a few images at a time with friends and family. Here’s how:

How to Create a Shared Album in Google Photos

If you want to send many photos at once to someone with an Android device, and you want to receive some in return, create a Shared Album in Google Photos instead of a message.

How to Designate a Partner for Google Photos

Google Photos lets you add a partner to your account. This person automatically receives certain photos, so you don’t have to manually share them every single time. To add someone to a partner account in the app: Once confirmed, the Android user receives a notification to accept the invitation. After accepting, they can see the shared photos in their Google Photos menu. To end partner sharing, go to the partner library on either device, and then select Menu > Settings. Open the Shared libraries section and select Remove partner > Confirm. To remove a partner from the Google Photos app, return to the Settings screen, tap Partner Sharing, and then select Remove Partner.