{"id":76857,"date":"2026-07-13T11:53:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T18:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/?p=76857"},"modified":"2026-07-13T11:53:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T18:53:46","slug":"how-to-upload-google-photos-to-shutterfly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/how-to-upload-google-photos-to-shutterfly\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Upload Google Photos to Shutterfly"},"content":{"rendered":"

If your favorite memories are stored in Google Photos, you can easily import them into Shutterfly to create photo books, prints, personalized gifts, wall art, calendars, and more. Instead of downloading each image to your computer first, Shutterfly lets you securely connect your Google Photos account and select the photos you want to use.<\/p>\n

This guide walks through how to upload Google Photos to your Shutterfly account, how to use Google Photos while creating a project, and what to do if you run into connection issues.<\/p>\n

Can You Upload Google Photos to Shutterfly?<\/h2>\n

Yes. Shutterfly allows you to connect your Google Photos account so you can import photos directly into your Shutterfly photo library<\/a> or into a project you’re creating.<\/p>\n

Once connected, you can choose individual photos from your Google Photos library without first saving them to your computer.<\/p>\n

How to Upload Google Photos to Your Shutterfly Photo Library<\/h2>\n

Uploading photos to your Shutterfly library makes them available for future projects, whether you’re creating photo books, prints, calendars, wall art, cards, or personalized gifts.<\/p>\n

To import Google Photos into your Shutterfly account:<\/p>\n

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  1. Sign in to your Shutterfly account.<\/li>\n
  2. Select Photos.<\/li>\n
  3. Click Upload.<\/li>\n
  4. Choose Google Photos from the upload options.
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  5. Sign in to your Google account if prompted.
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  6. Review and authorize the requested permissions.
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  7. Select the photos you’d like to import.<\/li>\n
  8. Click Add.
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    Your selected images will be uploaded to your Shutterfly photo library, where they’ll be available whenever you start a new project.<\/p>\n

    How to Add Google Photos to a Shutterfly Project<\/h2>\n

    If you’re already designing a product, you can import Google Photos without leaving the project.<\/p>\n

    To add Google Photos while customizing a product:<\/p>\n

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    1. Open or start your Shutterfly project.<\/li>\n
    2. Select Get More Photos.<\/li>\n
    3. Choose Google Photos.
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    4. Sign in to your Google account if needed.<\/li>\n
    5. Authorize access if prompted.<\/li>\n
    6. Select the photos you’d like to use.<\/li>\n
    7. Click Add to Project.
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      Your selected images will appear in your project so you can begin designing immediately.<\/p>\n

      Can You Import Entire Google Photos Albums?<\/h2>\n

      You can select photos from your Google Photos albums during the import process.<\/p>\n

      Keep in mind that choosing an album uploads all of the photos it contains, but it does not create a matching album inside your Shutterfly account. The images will simply be added to your photo library.<\/p>\n

      What Can You Create After Uploading Google Photos?<\/h2>\n

      Once your photos are in Shutterfly, you can use them across virtually any personalized product, including:<\/p>\n