When you find your photos in one of these locations, move them to a designated folder or hard drive that will be backed up.

A backup is an additional copy of the files, just in case anything happens to the originals. One secure and easy option is to back up online. The software will automatically upload new photos as you save them onto your computer. For the most secure backup, also consider making a second local copy of the files on an external hard drive.

• Pictures Folder on your Computer
• Dropbox
• External Hard Drives
• DVDs/CDs
• USB drives
• Camera SD cards
• Phone camera roll

Remember to check all the phones in your home, even those you don’t use any more. If the screen is broken, try plugging them into your computer to download and save the photos)

• Cloud services (like iCloud, Google Drive, One Drive, Dropbox)
• Another computer (eg laptop, tablet)

If you would like, you can print this list to use it as you go through your computer.

Lesson Summary

It's important to back up your photos to prevent losing them. Here are some methods to keep your photos safe:

• Move them to a designated folder on your computer.
• Use an external hard drive that will be backed up.
• Consider backing up online with software that automatically uploads new photos.
• Create a second local copy on an external hard drive for added security.
• Locations to back up your photos include:
• Pictures Folder on your Computer
• Dropbox
• External Hard Drives
• DVDs/CDs
• USB drives
• Camera SD cards
• Phone camera roll (even on old phones)
• Cloud services like iCloud, Google Drive, One Drive, Dropbox
• Another computer such as a laptop or tablet
• Remember to check all devices in your home for photos.
• If a device's screen is broken, try plugging it into a computer to save the photos.
• To help keep track, you can print this list and use it as a guide.