Photos-001.zip «2024-2026»

You will likely see .json files alongside photos. These contain metadata (dates, locations, captions) that Google Photos used. How to Extract and View Photos

If your archive was large, Photos-001.zip likely requires subsequent files ( Photos-002.zip , etc.) to be downloaded to complete the archive.

If the export is too complex, try creating smaller albums in Google Photos and downloading them individually, which often avoids multi-part zip files. Photos-001.zip

Use the "Files" app, locate the zip, and select "Extract".

Photos Resources - Download photos/videos - Google Drive: Sign-in You will likely see

You can safely ignore the .json files if you only want the images, or use specialized tools to re-integrate metadata. Tips for Success

Double-click the file to use the built-in archive utility. If the export is too complex, try creating

A Photos-001.zip file is typically the first part of a multi-part archive generated by Google Takeout , Google's tool for exporting user data. When you request a large backup of Google Photos, Google splits the download into smaller, manageable zip files (e.g., Photos-001.zip, Photos-002.zip) to prevent transfer failures.