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O Google Photos is an excellent option for storing your photos and videos in a very practical and safe way — allowing you to access the media from any device, whether from Apple or another manufacturer.
It is also possible add a description for stored content, which is ideal for adding some memory about the day/place the photo or video was captured, for example.
See how to do it! 
Photos (Apple) vs. Google Photos: check out our detailed comparison!
With the Google Photos app open on your iPhone/iPad or with the service’s website on your favorite browser on your Mac, tap/click on a photo or video.
On iPhone/iPad, swipe up from the bottom and select “Add a description…”; on the web, just click “Add a description” in the right sidebar.
Then, go to “done” to finish.
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How does Google Photos’ compression algorithm impact image quality?
## Interview: Google Photos Compression
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**Host:** Welcome back to Tech Talk! Today, we’re diving into the world of cloud storage, focusing on Google Photos and their compression practices. Joining us is tech expert, Jane Doe, to shed some light on this topic. Jane, thanks for being here.
**Jane Doe:** Thanks for having me!
**Host:** Let’s get right into it. Google Photos is known for offering free, unlimited storage. Sounds great, right? But there’s a catch – compression. Can you explain how this works and what users should know?
**Jane Doe:** Absolutely. Google Photos offers two storage tiers. The “High quality” option offers unlimited storage, but it does compress your photos and videos. As [1](https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/31/22461871/google-photos-compression-comparison-storage) from The Verge explains, Google’s compression algorithm aims to reduce file sizes while minimizing visible quality loss.
**Host:** So, are we talking about blurry, pixelated images?
**Jane Doe:** Not necessarily. Google uses sophisticated algorithms that are quite good at preserving detail. For most casual users, the difference in quality between the original and the compressed version is barely noticeable.
**Host:** That’s reassuring. But what about professional photographers or people who need to save their photos in the highest possible quality?
**Jane Doe:** For those users, Google offers an alternative: “Original quality” storage. This preserves the full resolution and quality of your photos and videos, but it does count against your Google Drive storage quota
**Host:** Makes sense. So, it boils down to a trade-off between storage space and image quality. Is that right?
**Jane Doe:** Exactly. Google Photos strikes a balance for many users by offering a convenient, free option with decent quality compression. But if you need to preserve every pixel, the “Original quality” option is there.
**Host:** Great insights, Jane! Thanks for breaking down Google Photos compression for our viewers.
**Jane Doe:** My pleasure.
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