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I’ve been using Google Photos as my primary photo and backup app for a little over a decade now, largely because I was a Pixel user for many years and became accustomed to it. I’ve always felt the app gets the job done and that its backups work well, so I’ve never really considered using anything else. That said, Amazon gave its own Photo app a major overhaul earlier this year, and, as a Prime subscriber, I was curious how it compared.
After about two weeks with Amazon Photos, I find that it works well enough as an alternative. It certainly has some advantages over Google Photos, but it’s not without its flaws either.
Google Photos or Amazon Photos: Which do you prefer? 10 votes Google Photos 70 % Amazon Photos 30 % I use a mix of both services. 0 % None of the above / Other (Tell us more in the comments) 0 %
What I love about Amazon Photos
With Google Photos, compressed images are now the default, even if that wasn’t always the case. While it’s possible to store uncompressed photos, you have to enable the option. Those with a free or basic storage tier might also find that these larger images eat up their allotment relatively fast.
In contrast, Amazon Photos gives you unlimited, uncompressed photos if you are a Prime member. This means you never have to deal with compressed images, which makes it a better option for backing up important photos. There’s also RAW support, which is great for those who prefer manual editing and want a bit more control over their images.
I also really love the Family Vault feature, which basically lets my wife, daughter, and me pool our favorite full-resolution photos into one place for easy, private sharing. Beyond that, the layout itself was functional enough.
If Google Photos didn’t exist and I weren’t a stubborn creature who hates change? I could see myself learning to love Amazon Photos. Nonetheless, I find myself still craving Google’s take on the situation.
What I still prefer about Google Photos
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