# How to Solve Google Photos Storage Issues Optimize your Google Photos storage with these tips. - **Source:** [Android Police](https://brifing.si/source/a7444c3b-8025-40d3-b68b-72e44d7adc84) - **Published:** 2026-07-19 - **Topic:** [Data & AI](https://brifing.si/c/data-ai) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/7445ab7e-e96b-4191-bfdb-fd28cc9589ae ## Facing Storage Issues Google Photos users often receive warnings about their storage filling up. This can lead to additional costs like Google One subscriptions. However, hidden settings and tools in Google Photos can help solve this problem. ## Storage Saver Mode Enabling 'Storage Saver' mode in Google Photos allows you to save storage space without significantly reducing the quality of your photos and videos. This mode limits photos to 16MP and videos to 1080p, taking up less space. ## Turn Off Unnecessary Backups Google Photos can automatically back up all device folders, which may include unnecessary files. Disabling backup for unwanted folders can help protect your storage space. ## Empty the Trash Deleted items in Google Photos remain in the trash for 60 days and continue to use your storage. Regularly emptying the trash ensures these items no longer occupy your storage space. ## Use the Manage Storage Tool Google Photos' 'Manage Storage' tool helps you find unnecessary items like blurry photos, screenshots, and large files. Deleting these can significantly free up your storage. ## Limit High-Quality Backups The 'Original Quality' backup option in Google Photos can quickly fill up your storage. Switching to 'Storage Saver' mode ensures new uploads take up less space. ## Clean Up Unnecessary Files Over the years, unnecessary files can accumulate in Google Photos, taking up significant storage space. Using the Manage Storage tool makes it easy to find and delete these files. ## Regularly Check Your Storage Google Photos users should regularly check their storage, clean up unnecessary files, and optimize settings. This is the most effective way to avoid additional costs. ## No Need for Google One Subscription By using Google Photos' hidden settings and tools, you can optimize your storage and solve the problem without needing a Google One subscription. This saves both cost and time. ## The Importance of Storage Optimization Optimizing your Google Photos storage reduces costs and improves app performance. By following these tips, you can easily solve your storage issues. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.androidpolice.com/turned-on-google-photos-features-ignored-for-years-storage-panic-went-away/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._