Facebook's Google Photos transfer tool now available globally

The tool allows users to create copies of all of the photos or videos on their Facebook account and transfer them to a linked Google Photos one

Facebook has now made its Google Photos transfer tool available globally to everyone.

The tool--part of a programme involving Facebook, Microsoft, Google, and Twitter established in 2018--allows users to create copies of all of the photos or videos on their Facebook account and transfer them to a linked Google Photos one.

The idea is to let users easily transfer their data from one service to another.

"People can access this new tool in Facebook settings within 'Your Facebook Information', the same place where you can download your information. We have kept privacy and security as top priorities, so all data