A Step-by-Step Guide to Downloading Your Gallery Photos

April 17, 2024

Hi there! 

So, you received that email with a link to your online photo gallery and now you’re ready to bring those memories into your own space. Fantastic! Today, I’ll take you through the ins and outs of downloading those photos. It’s a straightforward process, and I’m here to make sure it’s smooth sailing for you. The steps won’t take much of your time, roughly about 10 minutes or so. Grab your laptop or phone, follow along with these steps, and let’s get those photos saved and ready for you to enjoy. Plus, I’ve added visuals for each step to make it even easier.

Before we dive in, a couple of tips to keep in mind:

  • High-Resolution Alert: The photos are in high resolution, meaning the files are on the larger side. If your phone is running low on storage, the photos will not download properly.
  • Data Usage Caution: Downloading high-resolution images to your mobile device can use up a lot of data. If that’s a concern, make sure you’re connected to Wi-Fi. Alternatively, consider downloading on a desktop computer and then transferring the images to your phone.

    • Download All (recommended method)

    Phase 1

    • Open up your gallery from the email I sent you and revel
    • After you are done reveling, tap the Download All button
    • On the next page, you will be asked to confirm your email address. Please do so. 
    • After you wait a few minutes, an email will be sent to the email address you provided when the photos are ready for download. If you don’t see it after 30 minutes, go through the download process again. 

    Phase 2

    • Ok, you received the email! Now what? –tap the link in the email.
    • On the download page, click the link to the album name.
    • Tap ’Download’ to confirm the download.
    • Wait another few minutes.

    Phase 3

    • On your iPhone, search for Downloads.
    • on the bottom pane, click Browse
    • click On My iPhone
    • click the browser you use on your phone (Chrome / Safari)
    • You should see a folder with .zip at the end of the file. 

    Phase 4

    • When you see the .zip file, tap it one time, and you should see a new folder start to download.
    • Go into the new folder, and click the 3 dots at the top right, then Select, then Select All, then the upload icon
    • click Save xx Images and these should now be saved in your Photos app!

    Downloading a single image from a Gallery on an iPhone

    Phase 1

    • Click into the photo you want to download, tap Download
    • From the pop-up, click Download.

    Phase 2

  • The photo is saved in your Downloads folder > tap Browse icon on bottom right > tap on my iPhone > click the browser you use (Chrome/Safari).
  • locate the image you downloaded, click the upload icon on the bottom left, then tap Save image. 
  • The photo is now saved in your Photos app!

    • Downloading .zip files on your Android phone or tablet

    If you don’t have an un-zipping application installed on your Android device, I recommend that you download and install ’WinZip for Android’ and some type of ‘File Explorer’, these are free from the Google Play Store.

    And there you have it! Your photos are downloaded and ready to be enjoyed whenever you please. If questions arise or you encounter any hiccups, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’ve got your back. Thanks for joining me on this journey. Happy reminiscing!

    FAQ:

    Q: Can I share the gallery with my loved ones? 

    • Yes please do! The gallery link has unrestricted access. An email address is required to view and download photos but anyone with the link can access the gallery.

    Q: Can I download photos directly to my smartphone? 

    • Ya! You can follow the provided steps on your smartphone to download the photos directly. Just ensure you have enough storage space for the high-resolution images.

    Q: How long does it take for the ZIP file to be ready for download?

    • The time may vary based on the size and quantity of images. You will receive an email notification once the files are ready. It usually takes a few minutes.

    Q: Can I download photos using a tablet or iPad?

    • Yes, you can. The process is similar to that on a smartphone. Just make sure you have sufficient storage space.

    Q: Are the downloaded photos watermarked?

    • No, you’ll receive the images in their original high-resolution quality.

    Q: Can I share the downloaded photos on social media?

    • Yes, you are free to share the downloaded photos on your social media accounts. If you’d be so kind, I’d love if you tagged me in the photos. Social media is how I get new business! 

    Q: What file format are the photos in, and can I edit them after downloading?

    • JPEG! The photos are a reflection of my artistic vision, and altering the images conveys an inaccurate editing style to any potential clients who may see it. If you are unhappy with the images for any reason, I would be more than happy to work with you to rectify the problem.
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