Photos-001.zip May 2026

You will likely see .json files alongside photos. These contain metadata (dates, locations, captions) that Google Photos used. How to Extract and View Photos

Use the "Files" app, locate the zip, and select "Extract". Photos-001.zip

These files contain photos and videos exported from your Google Photos library. You will likely see

Photos Resources - Download photos/videos - Google Drive: Sign-in locate the zip

Ensure you have downloaded all zip parts ( 001 , 002 , etc.) into the same folder. Unzip/Extract: