As a dedicated Google+ user, I prefer it over Facebook and Flickr for photo sharing. My reasons? Seamless Wi-Fi auto-uploads save time, playful Auto Awesome effects and Stories add flair, and unlimited storage for photos under 2048px is unbeatable.
With all those auto-uploaded photos piling up, creating albums keeps things organized and sharing simple. Here's how to do it via web or your smartphone.
Open Google+ and navigate to the Photos section in the sidebar. You'll see uploads from your phone or computer. Switch from the default Highlights view—which showcases key moments—to the All Photos tab for everything.
To build a custom album, hover over a photo and check the selection box. For multiples, hold Shift while clicking.
Once selected, click the Album button at the top (next to Share and Move). Choose to create a new album or add to an existing one.
Share the album on your Google+ timeline or grab a shareable link. Bonus: it includes your personalized Auto Awesome edits and GIFs.
Now, let's cover mobile devices.
Cool Tip: Learn to set up Google+ auto-backup properly on Android.
In the Google+ app, head to Photos and tap to select images for your album. Mobile selection feels a bit clunky without a Shift key—especially for batches—but it works.
With photos chosen, tap Album (beside Share). Name your new album or add to an existing one, then save.
Cool Tip: After creating, open the album in a web browser, select Organize, and pick a stunning cover photo—it’s the first impression for shares. Works for both Android and iOS.
Organizing auto-uploaded Google+ photos into albums simplifies sharing and management, with Auto Awesome as the cherry on top. If you haven't enabled auto-backup yet, do it now. Share your experience below!
