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Import from Amazon Photos ​

Migrating from Amazon Photos to Ente requires downloading your photos from Amazon first, then uploading them to Ente. While Amazon doesn't provide a bulk export tool, this guide will help you through the process.

Understanding Amazon's limitations ​

Amazon Photos does not provide a way to export all of your photos and videos, or even albums with a single click. According to their help desk article, you have to select and download photos individually or in batches.

Migration Process ​

Step 1: Download from Amazon Photos ​

  1. Log in to Amazon Photos on your computer
  2. Select photos/videos you want to download (you can select multiple at once)
  3. Click the download option
  4. Choose a download location on your computer
  5. Wait for the download to complete

Tips for downloading:

  • Download in batches by album or year to keep things organized
  • Create separate folders for different collections on your computer
  • Keep track of what you've downloaded to avoid missing photos

Step 2: Organize your downloads (Optional) ​

Before uploading to Ente, you might want to:

  • Organize photos into folders by date, event, or album
  • Remove duplicates if any were created during download
  • Delete unwanted screenshots or photos you no longer need

This organization will be reflected in Ente if you choose the "Separate albums" option during upload.

Step 3: Upload to Ente ​

  1. Download and install the Ente desktop app
  2. Sign in to your Ente account
  3. Drag and drop the downloaded folder(s) into the Ente app
  4. Choose how to organize: single album or separate albums per folder
  5. Let the upload complete

Upload features:

  • Resumable: If uploads get interrupted, drag and drop the same folder again - Ente will skip already uploaded files
  • Original quality: Your photos are uploaded in their original quality with no compression
  • Metadata preserved: Photo dates and locations are maintained

Timeline Expectations ​

  • Small library (< 10 GB): A few hours
  • Medium library (10-100 GB): Several hours to a day
  • Large library (> 100 GB): May take several days depending on your internet speed

You can use your computer while uploads run in the background.

What about albums? ​

Amazon Photos albums won't be automatically preserved. However, if you download each album into a separate folder on your computer, you can use Ente's "Separate albums" option during upload to recreate your album structure.

After Migration ​

Once your photos are in Ente:

Need Help? ​

If you run into any issues during this migration, please reach out to support@ente.io and we will be happy to help you!