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Introduction

As your dedicated wedding photographer, I understand the importance of capturing every precious moment of your special day. From the first look to the emotional exchange of vows, your wedding photos are a cherished keepsake that allows you to relive those joyful moments for years to come. In this guide, I will walk you through the simple and convenient process of downloading your stunning wedding photos from your gallery. Whether you’re using a mobile device or desktop computer, I’ve got you covered! So let’s dive in and start preserving those beautiful memories.

Table of Contents

1. Downloading Photos on Mobile

   • Download Full Gallery

   • Download an Individual Photo

   • Download a Selection of Photos

2. Downloading Photos on Desktop

   • Downloading all Photos from the Gallery

   • Downloading an Individual Photo

   • Downloading a Selection

Downloading Photos on Mobile

Download Full Gallery

To begin, let’s explore how to download the entire gallery of your wedding photos to your mobile device. Follow these simple steps:

1. Open your gallery and locate the downward-facing arrow icon in the upper right corner of the screen. Click on it to reveal a dropdown menu..

2. Once you’re in your gallery, locate the menu button in the upper left corner and tap on it. From the dropdown menu, select “Download Full Gallery.”

3. After selecting “Download Full Gallery,” a zip file containing all your photos will be generated. Tap on “Download to Mobile” and then click on the zip file to initiate the download.

4. The zip folder will be downloaded to your Files app. You can extract the photos into your Photo library by following the on-screen instructions. In some cases, you may be able to open the zip folder directly from the browser by clicking on the download link.

Download an Individual Photo

If you wish to download a specific photo from your gallery, follow these steps:

1. Open your gallery and navigate to the photo you want to download. Once you’ve found it, tap on the photo to enlarge it.

2. Look for the downward-facing arrow icon located at the top of the photo. Tap on it to reveal a menu of options.

3. From the menu, select either “High-Res” or “Web-Size,” depending on your preference. Then, choose to download the photo to your mobile device, Google Photos, or Dropbox.

4. Wait for the image to load fully, then tap and hold on the photo to save it. You may need to click on “Add to Photos” to ensure the image is saved to your designated photos folder. Please note that the steps may vary slightly depending on your mobile device.

Download a Selection of Photos

If you’d like to download multiple photos from your gallery at once, follow these steps:

1. Start by clicking on the “Select” button located in the upper right corner of your mobile screen. This will enable you to choose multiple images for download.

2. Checkmark the photos you wish to select for download. Once you’ve made your selection, click on “Download and Share” and then select “Download.”

3. Next, choose the desired size for the downloaded images, if available. If you prefer to download the images to your mobile device, select “Download to Mobile.” Alternatively, you can save the photos to Dropbox or Google Photos.

4. Finally, click on the generated zip file to initiate the download. The zip folder will be saved to your Files app, where you can extract the photos into your Photo library. If applicable, you may also be able to open the zip folder directly from the browser by clicking on the download link.

Downloading Photos on Desktop

Downloading all Photos from the Gallery

If you prefer to download your wedding photos to your desktop computer, follow these steps:

1. Open your gallery and locate the downward-facing arrow icon in the upper right corner of the screen. Click on it to reveal a dropdown menu.

2. From the menu, select “Download Full Gallery” to initiate the download process.

3. A pop-up window will appear, giving you the option to download the photos to your computer. You can also choose to save them to Dropbox or Google Photos.

4. To optimize download speed, the photos will be grouped into zip files. Click on “photos.zip” to begin the download to your computer.

5. The zip file(s) will be saved to your computer’s designated “downloads” folder. Once the download is complete, you can extract the photos from the zip folder by double-clicking on it or using third-party software for zip file extraction.

Downloading an Individual Photo

To download a specific photo from your gallery to your desktop computer, follow these steps:

1. Hover over the photo you want to download in your Pic-Time gallery. A downward-facing arrow icon will appear. Click on it to reveal a menu.

2. From the menu, select the desired image quality and choose where you want to save the photo. You may need to agree to any download terms before proceeding. Once done, click on “Continue.”

3. The JPEG file of the photo will be downloaded to your designated “Downloads” folder, Dropbox, or Google Photos, depending on your selection.

4. If you prefer the one-click download feature to be disabled and instead have the photos collected in a download tray, please contact me to configure your account accordingly.

Downloading a Selection

To download a selection of photos from your gallery to your desktop computer, follow these steps:

1. Click on the downward-facing arrow icon located in the upper right corner of your gallery. From the dropdown menu, select “Multiple Selection.”

2. Within the multiple selection mode, you can choose photos from various collections on the left side of the screen. Some of these collections include Favorites, Gallery Scenes, Selections for Photographer, and Previously Downloaded.

3. Select individual photos or use the “Select All” or “Unselect All” options to streamline your selection process. Once you’ve made your selection, choose the desired size for the downloaded images.

4. Click on “Download to Computer” to initiate the download process. Alternatively, you can save the photos to Dropbox or Google Photos.

5. Similar to downloading all photos, the selected images will be grouped into zip files. Click on “photos.zip” to begin the download.

6. After the download is complete, extract the photos from the zip folder by double-clicking on it or using a third-party software for zip file extraction.

Conclusion

Congratulations on your beautiful wedding! By following the simple steps outlined in this guide, you can now easily download and preserve your cherished wedding and portrait photos from your gallery. Whether you’re using a mobile device or desktop computer, the process is seamless and convenient. Should you encounter any difficulties or have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’m here to ensure that you have a delightful experience reliving those magical moments captured on your special day.