Google Photos is one of the most useful photo storage services out there. As part of the larger Google suite, Google lets you save photos directly from Gmail to Google Photos, saving you the trouble of downloading photos to your PC or mobile storage first. Here's everything you need to know about saving images directly from Gmail to Google Photos.

Whether you use the Gmail desktop app or the Gmail smartphone app, you can easily save any image file to Google Photos in a snap. Here’s how:

The Gmail photo attachment is saved directly to Google Photos.

Let's take a look at some frequently asked questions about saving Gmail images to Google Photos.