What is SyncGP used for?

SyncGP is a desktop app that downloads all your Google Photos images and videos with metadata intact, and sorts a Google Takeout folder by date taken. It is a good fit for backing up a Google Photos library locally, fixing dates on a Google Takeout export, and restoring location and people metadata to photos.

How much does SyncGP cost?

Paid plans for SyncGP start at $23 per seat as a one-time payment, and there is no free plan.

Is SyncGP open source?

No. SyncGP is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Photos & Images category, open-source options include Immich, Pho and PhotoPrism.

What are some alternatives to SyncGP?

SyncGP competes with Mylio Photos and Amazon Photos.

SyncGP: features, pricing and alternatives

About SyncGP

SyncGP is a downloader for people who want their own copy of their Google Photos library. The Downloader fetches all images and videos in one click, keeps EXIF data and the original time each photo was taken, and picks up new photos whenever the user opens the app and clicks download again.

The Sorter handles a Google Takeout export, which does not preserve everything cleanly. It sets each file's modified date and time so photos sort chronologically and lets the user decide which fields from the accompanying JSON files, such as location and tagged people, are written back to the images. The Sorter does not need access to the Google account, and all processing happens on the user's computer. A free demo is offered and the unlimited version is a one-time $23 payment. The site states it is not affiliated with Google and is for private use with your own media.

Key features

One-click download of Google Photos images and videos
Keeps EXIF data and original capture time
Download only new photos on later runs
Sorter for Google Takeout folders
Choose which JSON metadata to write to images
Local processing with no Google account access for the Sorter

Good fit for

Backing up a Google Photos library locally
Fixing dates on a Google Takeout export
Restoring location and people metadata to photos

Tags: google-photos; backup; google-takeout; exif; photos; desktop-app; metadata; one-time-purchase

SyncGP: questions and answers

What is SyncGP used for?: SyncGP is a desktop app that downloads all your Google Photos images and videos with metadata intact, and sorts a Google Takeout folder by date taken. It is a good fit for backing up a Google Photos library locally, fixing dates on a Google Takeout export, and restoring location and people metadata to photos.
How much does SyncGP cost?: Paid plans for SyncGP start at $23 per seat as a one-time payment, and there is no free plan.
Is SyncGP open source?: No. SyncGP is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Photos & Images category, open-source options include Immich, Pho and PhotoPrism.
What are some alternatives to SyncGP?: SyncGP competes with Mylio Photos and Amazon Photos.