Switching to a new Google account doesn’t mean you have to lose your memories or painfully download thousands of photos one by one. Many people think the only way to move Google Photos to another account is by manually downloading and re-uploading everything — but that’s slow, messy, and unnecessary.
In this guide, I’ll show you two simple and safe methods to transfer Google Photos from one account to another without downloading them to your computer. These methods work entirely online, save a lot of time, and keep your photo quality intact. Whether you’re migrating to a new account or organizing your storage, this step-by-step tutorial will make the process easy.
Let’s get started.
Method 1: Transfer Photos Using Google Photos Sharing
This is the easiest built-in method and doesn’t require any third-party tools. We’ll use Google Photos’ sharing feature to copy photos from one account to another.
First, open Google Photos in a browser and sign in with your original Google account — the account that currently has all the photos.
Once logged in, select the photos you want to transfer. To select a large batch:
- Click the first photo
- Scroll down to the last photo you want
- Hold the Shift key
- Click the last photo
Everything in between will be selected.
Note: The Ctrl + A shortcut will not work in Google Photos web.
Now click the Share icon at the top and create a shareable link. Copy that link.
Next, open a different browser or an incognito window, paste the link, and log in using your second Google account. When the shared album opens, click Save.
All selected photos will now be added to your second account’s library.
Method 2: Transfer Google Photos Using a Cloud Transfer Tool
If you want a more automated method — especially useful for large libraries — you can use a cloud transfer service. This lets you move photos between accounts without keeping your browser open the whole time.
For this guide, we’ll use a tool called MultCloud.
First, create a free MultCloud account, or sign in using one of your Google accounts.
After logging in:
- Add your first Google Photos account
- Add your second Google Photos account
You’ll need to authorize access for both accounts.
Now open the first Google Photos account inside MultCloud and go to the Photos folder. Select the images you want to transfer, then click Copy to. Choose the Photos folder under your second account and confirm.
The transfer will begin immediately.
The best part is that MultCloud runs the task on its servers. You can close your browser or even shut down your computer while the transfer continues in the background.
Tips + Things to Remember
Before you finish the transfer, here are a few important tips to avoid mistakes:
- Always verify that the photos appear in the second account before deleting anything from the first account.
- Photos saved through sharing stay independent — deleting from Account A will not remove them from Account B.
- Large transfers may take time depending on your internet speed and Google’s syncing.
- MultCloud transfers are slower but safer for very large libraries because they run in the cloud.
- Keep both accounts active until you’re 100% sure everything moved correctly.
If you’re transferring thousands of photos, it’s smart to move them in batches instead of everything at once. This reduces the chance of errors and makes verification easier.
Conclusion
And that’s it — you now know how to move Google Photos from one account to another without downloading and re-uploading everything manually.
Method 1 is perfect for quick transfers using Google’s built-in sharing system.
Method 2 is better for long automated transfers using a cloud tool.
Both methods keep your photos safe, original quality intact, and save a lot of time.
By the way — which method worked best for you? Let us know in the comments!
