You can safely ignore the .json files if you only want the images, or use specialized tools to re-integrate metadata. Tips for Success
You will likely see .json files alongside photos. These contain metadata (dates, locations, captions) that Google Photos used. How to Extract and View Photos
are you using (Windows PC, Mac, Android, or iPhone)?
Photos Resources - Download photos/videos - Google Drive: Sign-in
These files contain photos and videos exported from your Google Photos library.
Ensure you have ample disk space, as you will need enough room for both the zip files and the extracted contents.
You can safely ignore the .json files if you only want the images, or use specialized tools to re-integrate metadata. Tips for Success
You will likely see .json files alongside photos. These contain metadata (dates, locations, captions) that Google Photos used. How to Extract and View Photos
are you using (Windows PC, Mac, Android, or iPhone)?
Photos Resources - Download photos/videos - Google Drive: Sign-in
These files contain photos and videos exported from your Google Photos library.
Ensure you have ample disk space, as you will need enough room for both the zip files and the extracted contents.