Google Photos 2025 Recap Now Rolling Out On Android And iOS: Heres How To Check

With 2025 nearing its end, Google has started rolling out the Google Photos 2025 Recap for Android and iOS users. This annual rewind turns your camera roll into a short, personalised story built from your most memorable photos and video moments.  Also Read: Android 16 Brings Pixel’s Smart Notification Summaries To All Android Phones

If you enjoy quick recaps like those on YouTube, this one carries a similar vibe, but stays focused on your personal memories instead of music or watch history. Also Read: Google Android XR Event Scheduled For December 8; New Smart Glasses, Headset Updates Expected

Where To Find Your Google Photos Recap

Many users on X (including some of my team members) have already received their Recap inside the app. You’ll see it in two places: Also Read: How To Use The New “Power Saving” Mode On Google Maps

• The Memories carousel
• The Collections tab, where the Recap will stay pinned through December

Once the rollout reaches your device, you can tap Photos in the app to check the Memories section for your highlight reel. Since this is a gradual release, you may not see it instantly – but it should land for most users in the coming days, especially if you’re on the latest app version.

What data does Google Photos pull into the Recap

The 2025 Recap curates a scan-friendly, visual rewind of your year. From the details shared by Google so far, the feature created highlights using:

• Photos you clicked through the year
• Selected video moments, if backed up
• Face Group settings, to identify people in your album

Google has also added more control inside the feature – this year, you can hide specific photos or people from appearing in your Recap. Once you apply changes, the app regenerates a fresh version, usually within 30 minutes, based on what stays visible.

A key note to be eligible for the full Recap experience is that you should have taken enough photos over the year, enabled Face Groups, and turned on media backups. 

How To Share The Google Photos Recap

Just like other Google Recap features, you can quickly share your 2025 photo highlights via messaging platforms or social apps. Once your Recap is ready, Instagram or WhatsApp-style sharing sheets appear inside the app. According to Google, you’ll also get a notification when your Recap is ready. Throughout December, it’ll stay pinned under the Collections tab, and after that, it may move into the main photo grid under your December 2025 album section.