Photos-001.zip May 2026

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You will likely see .json files alongside photos. These contain metadata (dates, locations, captions) that Google Photos used. How to Extract and View Photos Photos-001.zip

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Ensure you have ample disk space, as you will need enough room for both the zip files and the extracted contents.

If you are on a phone, it is often easier to export the photos to Google Drive, then move them to your local device storage. To help you better, could you tell me:

You can safely ignore the .json files if you only want the images, or use specialized tools to re-integrate metadata. Tips for Success