Google Photos makes it easy to organize your pictures and videos into albums so you can find, share, and manage your memories effortlessly. Whether you’re collecting travel photos, family events, screenshots, or work images, creating an album helps keep everything neatly organized in one place.
In this detailed guide, you’ll learn:
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What Google Photos albums are
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How to create an album on Android
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How to create an album on iPhone
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How to create an album on a desktop
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How to add or remove photos from an album
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How to create shared albums
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How to edit or delete albums
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Tips for better organization
Let’s begin.
What Is an Album in Google Photos?
An album in Google Photos is a collection of selected photos and videos grouped together under one name.
Important to know:
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Albums do not duplicate photos.
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They simply organize existing photos.
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Deleting a photo from an album does not delete it from your library (unless you choose to delete it completely).
Albums are perfect for:
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Trips and vacations
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Birthdays and weddings
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Work projects
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School memories
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Family collections
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Event highlights
How to Create an Album in Google Photos (Android)
If you’re using an Android phone, follow these steps.
Method 1: Create an Album from Selected Photos
Step 1: Open Google Photos
Launch the Google Photos app.
Step 2: Select Photos
Press and hold a photo to select it.
Then tap additional photos you want to include.
Step 3: Tap the Plus (+) Icon
At the top of the screen, tap the + icon.
Step 4: Tap “Album”
Choose Album from the options.
Step 5: Name Your Album
Enter a name for your album (for example: “Goa Trip 2026”).
Step 6: Tap Done
Your album is now created.
Method 2: Create an Empty Album First
Step 1: Open Google Photos
Step 2: Tap “Library”
At the bottom, tap Library.
Step 3: Tap “New” or “Create Album”
Tap New Album.
Step 4: Add Title
Enter album name.
Step 5: Add Photos
Tap Select photos and choose images.
Your album is ready.
How to Create an Album in Google Photos (iPhone)
The steps are almost identical on iPhone.
Method 1: From Selected Photos
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Open Google Photos
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Select photos
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Tap + icon
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Choose Album
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Name the album
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Tap Done
Method 2: From the Library
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Open app
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Tap Library
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Tap New Album
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Enter name
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Add photos
That’s it.
How to Create an Album in Google Photos (Desktop)
If you’re using a computer, follow these steps.
Method 1: From Photos Page
Step 1: Go to photos.google.com
Sign in to your Google account.
Step 2: Select Photos
Click the checkmark on the photos you want.
Step 3: Click the Plus (+) Icon
Click + Add to at the top.
Step 4: Select “Album”
Choose Create new album.
Step 5: Enter Album Name
Type your album title.
Click Done.
Method 2: From Albums Section
Step 1: Click “Albums” (Left Menu)
Step 2: Click “Create Album”
Step 3: Add Title
Step 4: Select Photos
Step 5: Click Done
Your album is now created.
How to Add More Photos to an Existing Album
You can update albums anytime.
On Mobile:
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Open the album
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Tap Add photos
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Select images
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Tap Done
On Desktop:
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Open album
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Click Add photos
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Select images
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Click Done
How to Remove Photos from an Album
Important:
Removing a photo from an album does NOT delete it from Google Photos.
Steps:
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Open album
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Tap or click the photo
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Tap three dots
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Select Remove from album
The photo stays in your main library.
How to Create a Shared Album
Shared albums let others view or add photos.
Perfect for:
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Family events
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Team projects
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Weddings
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School trips
On Mobile:
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Open album
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Tap three dots
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Tap Options
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Turn on Share album
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Tap Share link
You can also invite people via email.
On Desktop:
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Open album
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Click the Share icon
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Enter email or copy link
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Send
Now others can view or contribute (if allowed).
How to Edit Album Name or Cover
You can customize albums.
To Rename Album:
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Open album
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Tap three dots
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Select Edit album
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Change title
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Save
To Change Cover Photo:
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Open album
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Select photo
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Tap three dots
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Choose Set as album cover
How to Delete an Album
On Mobile:
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Open album
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Tap three dots
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Tap Delete album
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Confirm
On Desktop:
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Open album
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Click three dots
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Select Delete album
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Confirm
The album disappears, but photos remain in your main gallery.
Smart Albums (Automatic Albums)
Google Photos sometimes creates albums automatically based on:
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Faces
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Trips
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Events
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Locations
You can also search by:
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Person name
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Location
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Date
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Object
This makes organizing easier.
Tips for Better Album Organization
Here are some helpful tips:
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Use clear album names (e.g., “Diwali 2026”)
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Create albums immediately after events
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Avoid duplicate albums
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Delete unnecessary albums regularly
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Use shared albums for group events
Common Problems and Fixes
Album Not Showing?
Fix:
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Check the internet connection
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Refresh app
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Sign out and sign in again
Photos Missing from Album?
Fix:
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Make sure photos are backed up
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Check the correct Google account
Can’t Share Album?
Fix:
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Enable link sharing
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Update Google Photos
Benefits of Using Albums
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Easy organization
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Faster sharing
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Cleaner photo library
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Quick access to events
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Better memory management
Albums help turn thousands of random photos into organized collections.
Quick Summary
To create an album in Google Photos:
On Mobile:
Select photos → Tap + → Album → Name it → Done
Or:
Library → New Album → Add photos
On Desktop:
Select photos → + Add to → Create album → Name → Done
Final Thoughts
Creating albums in Google Photos is one of the best ways to keep your memories organized and easy to access. Whether you’re grouping vacation photos, work files, or family events, albums make everything simple and shareable.
Now that you know how to create, edit, and manage albums in Google Photos, you can organize your gallery like a pro.
Take a few minutes today to create your first album — your future self will thank you.