Moving Google Photos to iCloud — What Actually Happens

Move years of Google Photos straight into iCloud Photos using Apple and Google's official transfer tool, no downloading, no zip files, no manually copying anything across. In this video, I test it out for the first time on my own photo library to see if it actually works, whether the metadata (dates, locations, file names) actually transfers properly, and what surprises come up along the way. You can do this on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, I'm walking you through it on my iPad. 🔗 Apple's official support guide: https://support.apple.com/en-au/120924 🔗 Start your transfer directly here: https://takeout.google.com/takeout/tr... If you've been putting off moving your photos across, or you're not sure if it's worth it, hopefully this saves you some guesswork. 📌Chapters 00:00 - Why I’m Moving My Photos to iCloud 01:01 - The Problem with Manual Google Takeout 01:37 - The Official Apple & Google Transfer Tool 02:12 - What to Know Before You Start 02:59 - Getting Started 03:56 - Dealing with Shared Albums 06:12 - Check that you cant see photos or album names 06:51 - Selecting Your Photos & Albums 07:56 - Turning Off Advanced Data Protection 08:35 - Upgrading iCloud Storage 09:37 - Starting the Transfer 10:47 - Transfer Complete 11:03 - Quirk #1: The Timezone Issue 12:54 - Quirk #2: Duplicate Photos 13:14 - Merging Duplicates 16:25 - Quirk #3: Album Problems 18:08 - Final Verdict & Wrap-Up ------------------------------------------------------------ ✨ My Links ✨ 📱 MY WALLPAPER: https://tr.ee/oKKVkaHQ89 ⟡ PRODUCTS FROM MY VIDEOS: https://linktr.ee/samcambetis ⟡ INSTAGRAM:   / samcambetis_yt   ⟡ WEBSITE: https://samcambetis.com/ ⟡ BUSINESS INQUIRIES: [email protected] Please note: I’m not currently looking for thumbnail designers or video editors, so please don’t email me about this. Thanks for understanding! ------------------------------------------------------------ 🛠️ Apps & Tools I Use ⟡ SETAPP (apps subscription I pay for myself): https://go.setapp.com/invite/ktdxp2if (Some links above may be referral or affiliate links. If you sign up, we may both receive a benefit at no extra cost to you.) ------------------------------------------------------------  My Apple Gear  iPhone 17 Pro: https://amzn.to/3Y0lm3V iPad Pro 11-inch M4 (Main iPad): https://amzn.to/4odPhS5 iPad 11-inch A16: https://amzn.to/3UF3PfE iPad Keyboard Case: https://amzn.to/4ff7332 Apple Pencil Pro: https://amzn.to/45wQA71 MacBook Pro M3 Pro: https://amzn.to/45oDjMS AirPods Pro (3rd Gen): https://amzn.to/4s5e24x ------------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links. I participate in the Amazon Associates Program, which means I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no extra cost to you. Other links to third-party products or services may also be affiliate links. Your support is appreciated.