PhotoSync transfers and backs up photos and videos between mobile devices, computers, NAS devices, and cloud services. Mobile devices and computers can exchange files over local Wi-Fi; the maker says these transfers stay on the local network without going over the Internet. The free PhotoSync Companion supports transfers between iPhone, iPad, or Android devices and Windows PCs or Macs. Linux access is described through SFTP, FTP, or SMB. NAS and personal-cloud connections can use FTP, SFTP, SMB, or WebDAV, with services such as Synology, QNAP, ownCloud, and Nextcloud. Listed cloud and photo destinations include Dropbox, Google Photos, Google Drive, Amazon S3, Flickr, SmugMug, OneDrive, Box, Backblaze, Wasabi, and PhotoPrism. Autotransfer can back up new photos and videos; on iOS, its available triggers are location-based transfer and charging. PhotoSync preserves EXIF, GPS, and IPTC metadata and supports RAW photos. It also supports direct Wi-Fi transfers between iOS and Android devices when both have the app and share a network. The Free plan covers basic transfers. Full-size transfers, RAW, NAS, and cloud features are listed as paid features. The product is available for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows, and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.
Who it is for
PhotoSync suits people who want to move or back up photos and videos across phones, computers, NAS devices, or cloud services. It may also fit photographers and organizations that need RAW transfers, camera connections, metadata preservation, or managed app configuration.
What is good
- Local Wi-Fi transfers stay on the local network, according to the maker.
- Transfers can connect mobile devices with Windows PCs and Macs.
- NAS connections support FTP, SFTP, SMB, and WebDAV.
- Listed services include Google Photos, Dropbox, and Nextcloud.
- EXIF, GPS, and IPTC metadata are preserved.
- RAW photo transfers are supported.
What to know first
- The Free plan covers basic transfers.
- Full-size transfers, RAW, NAS, and cloud features are paid features.
- iOS autotransfer triggers are limited to location-based transfer and charging.
- Client-side encryption is iOS-only and Premium.
Verdict
Choose PhotoSync if you need to move or back up media across devices and storage destinations, especially over local Wi-Fi or through NAS protocols. The Free plan is limited to basic transfers, so users who need full-size, RAW, NAS, or cloud features should consider the paid plans.
Get started with PhotoSync
- Install PhotoSync on the mobile device or computer you want to use.
- For transfers to a Windows PC or Mac, use the free PhotoSync Companion.
- Connect the devices over local Wi-Fi for a local transfer.
- For Linux, NAS, or personal-cloud connections, choose a supported SFTP, FTP, SMB, or WebDAV connection.
- Select a supported cloud or photo service as a transfer destination, or configure Autotransfer for new media.
What the free plan stops at
The Free plan includes basic transfers; full-size transfers, RAW, NAS, and cloud features are shown as paid. The listed Premium features include autotransfer, camera, Siri workflows, S3/Backblaze/Wasabi, client-side encryption, and camera tethering; encryption is marked iOS-only and Premium.
Questions about PhotoSync
Is PhotoSync free?
Yes. The Free plan is 0.00 USD per free and covers basic transfers.
Which platforms does PhotoSync support?
Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows are listed.
Can PhotoSync transfer files without using the Internet?
The maker says mobile-to-computer transfers over local Wi-Fi stay on the local network without going over the Internet.
Which NAS protocols does it support?
FTP, SFTP, SMB, and WebDAV are supported for NAS and personal-cloud transfers.
Does PhotoSync support RAW photos?
Yes. RAW transfer is listed as a paid feature.
Does PhotoSync offer a lifetime purchase?
The Pro plan is listed with a lifetime purchase option. Premium is listed with lifetime purchase or subscription billing; prices are not given.
PhotoSync plans and pricing
All plansCompared on photo backup software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Mobile photo backup
- Yes
- External drive backup
- Yes
- NAS backup
- Yes
- RAW photo support
- Yes
- Storage model
- bring_your_own
