How to Share Images and Chat in Google Photos

What's even more interesting is that you can even start chatting with the person with whom you share the images. The interface for chatting and sharing images is like any other instant messaging application. You can start a conversation and share multiple images in both directions. You may also want to know how to merge multiple Google Photos accounts into one account.

Share pictures and chat in Google Photos

The process of sharing an image with other Google Photos users in your contact list is quite simple. Follow the steps below to start sharing images and chatting in Google Photos.

1. Make sure the latest version of the Google Photos app is installed on your device.
2. To search for an update, launch the Play Store app and tap My Apps & Games. Look for an update for Google Photos.
3. Once the latest update is installed, it's time to share images and chat.
4. Launch Photos on your Android device and navigate to the image you want to share.
5. Long-press the thumbnail of the image or simply expand it by tapping it and pressing Share icon.
6. You would be able to see a horizontal drop-down list with your contacts.
7. Contacts for which Google Photos is installed on their device will have the Photos app icon.
8. Select the contact you want to share the picture.
9. You now have the option to add a message with the image. Type a message or just send the picture as it is by tapping To send.
10. In addition, you can also share the same image with multiple contacts by pressing the + icon next to AT section.
11. You can continue to chat by moving to the Sharing in Google Photos and select the shared image conversation. Then press comments if you sent a message with the image. Otherwise, it would take you directly to the view of the conversation.

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As we mentioned above, this feature will only work if the person with whom you want to share pictures and chat with you has Google Photos installed on their phone. There is a As/Heart button that reminds the instagram. As button in the DM.

In any case, the new Photo Sharing and Discussion feature should only replace your traditional email applications such as WhatsApp or Messenger. The feature has been added so that users can share images more easily without having to use other applications.

In addition, the feature would also be available on the iOS app. Thus, users can share images and chat with their contacts even if they use an iPhone or vice versa.

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