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Batch Add Media Items

Adds multiple photos or videos to an album in Google Photos in a single request, allowing you to organize and batch-upload your media efficiently.

Create Album

Organize your photos into named collections in Google Photos, making it easier to manage and share specific groups of images with clients or collaborators.

Search Media Items

Find specific photos and videos in your Google Photos library by searching for keywords, dates, or other criteria. Useful for quickly locating memories without manually browsing through your entire collection.

Upload Media

Upload images and videos directly to your Google Photos library from your applications or workflows. This enables automated photo management and cloud backup integration without manual uploading.

Add Enrichment

Adds decorative elements like text, frames, or stickers to photos at a specific location within your organized albums, enhancing their visual appeal without editing the original image.

Batch Create Media Items

Upload multiple photos or videos to Google Photos in a single operation, with optional organization into albums. Supports batch uploads from URLs, files, or pre-uploaded media with custom descriptions.

Batch Get Media Items

Retrieve multiple photos or videos from your Google Photos library by their IDs, allowing you to quickly access specific media items without browsing through your entire collection.

Download Photos Media Item

Downloads a photo or video from Google Photos so you can save it locally or use it in other applications. This lets you retrieve your media files on demand without manually accessing Google Photos.

Get Album

Retrieves detailed information about a specific photo album, including its metadata, cover photo, and contents. This helps you access and organize your photo collections programmatically.

List Albums

Retrieve all photo albums from your Google Photos library to access and organize your visual content. This helps you discover existing albums and manage your photo collections programmatically.

List Media Items (App-Created Only)

Retrieves photos and videos that your application previously uploaded to a user's Google Photos library, allowing you to manage and track content your app has created.

List Shared Albums (Deprecated)

Retrieves all shared albums that appear in your Google Photos Sharing tab, allowing you to access photos and albums shared with you by others. Note: This operation is deprecated and will be discontinued on March 31, 2025.

Update Album

Modify an album's title or change its cover photo to keep your Google Photos collections organized and visually current.

Update Media Item

Add or modify descriptive text for your photos and videos in Google Photos to make them easier to organize and search. This helps you create a searchable library with meaningful context about your visual content.