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Copy, move, and download photos

Selection mode applies one action to a group of photos.

Project TeamDesktop WebVerified July 24, 2026

Selection mode applies one action to a group of photos.

Best for: Photo managers · Requires: Photos write access for copy, move, and delete; view access for download.

  1. Open an album or the Photos view.
  2. Enter selection mode.
  3. Select individual photos or choose Select All.
  4. Choose an action:
    • Download saves selected original media where supported.
    • Copy to Album adds selected photos to another album while preserving the source.
    • Move to Album relocates selected photos and is available only from a modifiable album.

Use copy when the same evidence belongs in two collections. Use move when correcting organization. Review the destination before moving a large selection.

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