Get more value out of Google One storage
Learn how to maximize Google One storage space, enhance your Google Photos experience, and make the most of a Google One membership.
Google One is more than just extra storage. It's a membership to help you get more out of the Google services you already use and love.
Learn how to make the most of a Google One plan with these helpful features.
Meet the Google One storage manager
One of the biggest benefits of Google One is the expanded storage. To make the most of this extra space, consider using the storage manager, available to anyone with a Google Account. It’s a helpful tool for managing files and photos across Gmail, Google Drive, Google Photos and more. The storage manager can:
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Help you get smart on your storage usage: Get a detailed breakdown of your storage usage to better understand what’s taking up space and where. This is especially helpful if you share your Google One plan with others.
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Identify storage hogs and clean up space: The Google One storage manager quickly identifies the biggest storage users — whether that’s large photo and video files or a trove of forgotten screenshots. Then, you can focus on deleting or moving large files to free up space quickly and efficiently.
Pro tip: Regularly check and empty your trash folders in Gmail and Drive to free up significant storage space.
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Upgrade your storage: If you're running out of room, you can either clear space for free, or use the storage manager to upgrade to a larger Google One plan. This gives you more space to store your files and data. Here are two of our most popular plans:
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Expanded storage
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Share with up to 5 others
Everything in Basic and:
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Gemini Advanced*
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Gemini in Gmail, Docs, and more*
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NotebookLM Plus*
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Unlimited Magic Editor saves in Google Photos‡
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Get 10% back in store credit on Google Store purchases§
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Google Workspace premium features†
Pro tip: For most plans, an annual billing option gives you the best savings.
Focus on Photos
Google Photos is a powerful tool for managing and organizing your photos. As a Google One member, you can:
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Enjoy more space for your photos & videos: Google One members can use their expanded storage to save more photos, including those edited with Magic Editor — an AI-powered tool that allows you to remove background objects, change the sky, and even move or resize objects, and adjust the background and lighting.
To maximize space, you can change the backup quality of your photos and videos from Original quality to Storage saver.
Pro tip: All Google Photos users on Android and iOS get 10 Magic Editor saves per month. You can always upgrade to a Google One Premium or AI Premium plan to get unlimited saves.
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Turn backup on for more peace of mind: With Google One, you have more space to store your favorite memories and keep them safe. Turn on backup to automatically save your photos and videos to your Google Account from any device you’re signed into.
Pro tip: With backup turned on, you can also access your photos from anywhere at photos.google.com.
Take advantage of extra Google One benefits
Google One offers other benefits that you might not be aware of, like:
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Family sharing: For the Basic plan and above, you can share Google One with up to 5 other people. This allows everyone in your group to enjoy the benefits of expanded storage and other features while keeping your files private.
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Google Store credit (available in select locales only): Certain Google One plans give you credit back on eligible device purchases made on the Google Store. The amount of credit you earn depends on your subscription plan and ranges from 3-10%.
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Powerful AI features: If you have a Google One AI Premium plan, you'll gain priority access to a suite of advanced AI features and capabilities. Get tailored assistance from Gemini Advanced, which includes access to our most capable models to help you tackle complex challenges and go deeper on certain topics. You’ll also get the power of Gemini integrated into your favorite Google apps with Gemini in Gmail, Docs, and more.
Unlock the full potential of a Google One membership to get so much more than expanded storage. With new benefits on the horizon, there’s always something to love about being a Google One member.
