How To Download Pictures From Picasa Web Albums In Firefox Without Picasa Software

Ever since Kodakgallery started their new Data Storage Policy , i started using picasa web albums to share and view photos. I think its a fantastic service except that it has a 2gb limit . Now when somebody sends you a group of pictures through picasa web albums , wouldn't it be nice if you could download them to your computer and place it on a folder in your pc . It would be like copying his pictures to your machine FILE TO FILE . So here's a small tutorial on how you can download pictures from picasa web albums :

NOTE : THis procedure requires firefox as an Add-on is being used

Step 1 : Open firefox and go to THIS LINK and install this add on . This add on is called downthemall which is the key to this procedure



Step 2 : Once installation is done , you will be asked to restart firefox


Step 3 : Open the picasa web album ( from the invitation you get in your email ) and you should see an RSS link to the right hand side, click on that link


Step 4 : Now the RSS page would open , now right click on that page and click on DownThemAll

Step 5 : You should see a similar screen , now under SAVE FILES IN , mention a directory.Expand Filters and Select Images

Step 6 : Click on START and all pictures will now start downloading.

Step 7 : Thats it , you should now see all pics in the saved folder.