How To Add Description To Photos And Albums On Google

Adding descriptions to your photos and albums in Google Photos is a powerful way to enhance the context and searchability of your images. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it effectively.

Adding Descriptions to Individual Photos

To add a description to a photo in Google Photos, follow these steps:

1. Open the Google Photos App: Launch the Google Photos app on your mobile device.
2. Select the Photo: Open the photo to which you want to add a description.
3. Access the Description Field: Tap on the three-dot icon at the top of the screen or swipe up on the photo. This will reveal additional options.
4. Add a Caption: Tap on the "Add a caption" text field and type in your description. Once you've entered your text, tap anywhere on the screen to save it.
5. Viewing the Description: The description will appear at the bottom of the photo when you view it. You will also see a three-bar icon on the thumbnail of photos that have captions.

On the Web

If you prefer using the web version, here’s how you can add a description:

1. Open Google Photos Website: Go to the Google Photos website and open the picture you want to add a description to.
2. Click the Info Icon: Click on the (i) icon at the top of the screen.
3. Add a Description: Click on the "Add a description" text box and enter your caption. Click anywhere to save the description.

Adding Descriptions to Albums

Adding descriptions to albums helps provide context for the entire collection of photos.

On Mobile

1. Open the Google Photos App: Navigate to the Library tab at the bottom and select the album you want to add a description to.
2. Edit the Album: Tap on the three-dot icon at the top and select "Edit" from the menu.
3. Add a Title and Description: Tap on the "Add a title" text field to add a name for your album. To add a description, tap on the "Tt" icon at the top, which will add a text box to your album. Enter your description and press the "Checkmark" icon to save the changes.
4. Rearrange Text Boxes: You can add multiple text boxes and rearrange them by long pressing on the text box and dragging it to the desired position.

On the Web

1. Open Google Photos Website: Click on Albums from the left sidebar and select the album you want to edit.
2. Edit the Album: Click on the three-dot icon at the top and select "Edit album" from the menu.
3. Add a Text Box: Click the "Tt" icon to add a text box to your album. Enter your album description in this text box. You can add more text boxes if needed.
4. Rearrange Text Boxes: Hover your mouse over the left or right side of the text box until a hand shows up, then drag the text box up or down to rearrange it.

Tips and Considerations

• Syncing Descriptions: Descriptions are synced across devices if photos are backed up to Google Photos. However, for device photos (Android), the description will only show on the device on which it was added.
• Sharing Descriptions: Descriptions will not be sent when you share the picture via email or any other app.
• Searching Descriptions: Adding descriptions makes your photos more searchable. However, there might be a delay before the search functionality starts working after adding new keywords.

Adding Captions to Videos

You can add captions to videos in Google Photos using the same steps as adding descriptions to photos. This feature is particularly useful for documenting key moments in videos, such as milestones in your child's life.

Using Captions for Better Searchability

Captions in Google Photos significantly enhance the searchability of your photos. By adding relevant keywords, you can easily find specific photos or videos later, even years after they were taken. This feature is especially useful for organizing and retrieving memories without having to scroll through your entire photo library.