PhotoSync
Unlimited transfers
Transfer photos & videos between iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows PC, Mac, Linux, NAS, cloud services & more…
Cross-platform
Number one cross-platform solution with native apps for iOS (iPhone, iPad), Android, Windows PC and Mac. Support for Linux too!
Retain full control
Total user control and fully customizable at all times. Be totally independent of cloud services!
Reliable & secure
Operating 14+ years in the market and continuously upgraded. An indispensible tool for photo and video transfers!
Transfer photos to computer
Quickly transfer photos & videos to and from your computer (Windows PC, Mac & Linux) over Wi-Fi. No cloud needed! Two powerful options are available: 'Drag & drop to devices with the FREE PhotoSync Companion tool' and 'Web Browser Access'.
Transfer photos to/from Windows PC, Mac & Linux
Two powerful transfer options
PhotoSync Companion: Drag & drop to devices
- Drag & Drop Transfers
Easily transfer photos and videos by dragging them onto the PhotoSync icon, instantly beaming them to your phone or tablet. - Direct Import into macOS Photos App
On Mac, seamlessly import media directly into the macOS Photos App. - Automatic Device Detection
No need to enter IP addresses; PhotoSync Companion automatically detects devices on your local Wi-Fi network, simplifying the transfer process. - High-Speed Transfers
Experience fast and secure transfers over your local Wi-Fi network, ensuring your media never leaves your local network nor goes over the Internet. - Flexible Storage Options
Choose your preferred storage locations and customize transfer settings to suit your needs.
Access by web browser (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- Big Screen Viewing & Easy Transfers
View your photos on a large screen and quickly upload or download selected photos & videos to your phone or tablet —perfect for sharing when visiting friends. - Web-sharing
Browse and view all your photos and videos directly from any web browser without downloading or installing any software. - Secure Access
Protect web sharing with login and password authentification, ensuring only authorized users can view or transfer your photos and videos.
- Support for Linux
Access your files via an SFTP (FTP over SSH) connection for secure transfers.
Backup photos to NAS
Securely backup photos & videos to NAS devices, personal cloud and wireless portable hard drives over FTP, SMB, WebDAV and SFTP. PhotoSync works flawlessly with Synology, QNAP, Buffalo NAS, ownCloud, Nextcloud, WD MyCloud, TrueNAS, OpenMediaVault, Seagate Personal Cloud, Toshiba, SanDisk …
Backup to NAS, mobile storage device or personal cloud
NAS, remote server and personal cloud
Securely backup photos & videos directly from your iPhone, iPad and Android devices to any NAS, remote server or personal cloud over (S)FTP, SMB or WebDAV.
You can also download and view photos & videos on (S)FTP, SMB and WebDAV servers.
PhotoSync works seamlessly with all major NAS storage devices, servers and personal cloud services:
- Synology
- QNAP
- Buffalo NAS
- ownCloud
- Nextcloud
- WD MyCloud
- Fritz!Box
- TrueNAS
- OpenMediaVault
- Seagate Personal Cloud
- NETGEAR ReadyNAS
- And many more …
Wireless hard drives
Quickly upload and download photos & videos whilst on-the-go to your wireless portable hard drives and sticks over (S)FTP, SMB and WebDAV.
PhotoSync supports all major wireless hard drives:
- Western Digital
- Seagate
- Toshiba
- HyperDrive
- SanDisk
- And many more …
Premium
Automatically backup photos in the background
Automatically transfer and backup 'new' photos & videos directly from iPhone / iPad or Android device to computer (Mac/PC), NAS, wireless mobile storage devices and supported cloud / photo services.
Autotransfer – to computer, NAS & cloud services Premium
Five powerful Autotransfer options:
Backup in the background:
Easy and reliable transfer solution to automatically back up 'new' photos & videos in the background from your iPhone / iPad or Android device to predefined targets.
Auto-transfer photos & videos from Recents / All Photos or custom albums (e.g., Favourites) to:
- Computer (PC & Mac)
- NAS devices, personal cloud, wireless portable hard drives or remote server
- Supported cloud & photo services
It is possible to combine each trigger type with customized Wi-Fi settings (Android only).
Transfer & backup
to cloud / photo services
Directly upload and download photos & videos via Wi-Fi & 3G/4G/5G to your favourite cloud & photo services: Dropbox, Google Photos, Google Drive, Amazon S3, Flickr, SmugMug, OneDrive, Box, Backblaze, Wasabi, Zenfolio, PhotoPrism, pCloud, InfiniCLOUD and SugarSync.
Transfer and share pictures to cloud / photo services
Upload and share photos & videos from your iPhone, iPad and Android devices to your favorite cloud / photo services over Wi-Fi & 3G/4G/5G.
View and import photos & videos stored on your favorite cloud / photo service directly into the Camera Roll, Android Image Gallery or user-defined albums on your device. You can import selected, all or new photos & videos.
Note: 3rd party services require a user account for the cloud / photo service + Internet connection.
Supported cloud / photo services:
Direct transfer between services, devices & NAS
iPhone / iPad
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Android
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Windows PC1
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Mac1
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Linux1,2
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Flickr
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SmugMug
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Box
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MagentaCLOUD5
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InfiniCLOUD3
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SMB
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FTP / SFTP
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WebDAV
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Files (USB / iCloud Drive)
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iXpand Loop USB Flash Drive7
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Wasabi7
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Backblaze7
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Toshiba Canvio
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PhotoPrism3
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Dropbox
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Google Drive
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OneDrive
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Amazon S37
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Google Photos
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Zenfolio
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SugarSync4
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pCloud4
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rsync.net 6
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Amazon S3, Backblaze & Wasabi Cloud Support Premium
Directly upload photos & videos to Amazon S3 cloud storage, plus download and view photos & videos stored on Amazon S3. Backblaze and Wasabi cloud services, as well as custom S3 installations such as MinIO are also supported.
Client-Side Encryption:
Protect Your Photos & Videos Premium
Encrypt photos & videos before transfer to ensure safe storage on NAS and file-based cloud services (iOS only)
Encrypt Photos & Videos
Encrypt photos & videos before transfer and store them encrypted on NAS and file-based cloud services. Browse and view encrypted photos & videos directly in PhotoSync.
Rclone and OpenSSL are supported, enabling easy workflow integration and seamless decryption on PC and Mac.
Supported NAS & file-based cloud services:
- FTP
- SFTP
- WebDAV
- SMB
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- Amazon S3
- OneDrive
USB Drive Support -
Backup Your Photos & Videos
Transfer photos & videos to / from USB Drives leveraging the full functionality of PhotoSync including automatic folder creation and custom file names
Move pictures between phones and tablets
Directly send and receive photos & videos between your iPhone, iPad and Android devices over Wi-Fi – no computer or cloud needed! Cross-platform support!
Transfer photos between iOS and Android devices
Directly move, copy and share photos & videos in full resolution between your iPhone, iPad and Android devices over Wi-Fi. Transfer over Bluetooth between iOS devices is also available. No user account or log-in required!
Use the integrated filters to browse and select your most memorable photos and videos for transfer.
Note: To transfer photos & videos between iOS and Android – both devices need to have PhotoSync installed on them and be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Premium Features
Autotransfer:
Automatic Backup
Automatically backup 'new' photos & videos in the background to computer, NAS & cloud
PhotoSync Camera:
Instant Transfer
Instant transfer and backup of photos & videos to computer, NAS or cloud services. Plus photobooth support
Client-Side Encryption:
Protect your Photos & Videos
Encrypt photos & videos before transfer to ensure safe storage on NAS and file-based cloud services
Advanced Siri
& Workflows
Build powerful workflows using the Siri Shortcuts 'Transfer new photos' and 'Transfer from clipboard'
Amazon S3, Backblaze
& Wasabi Support
Backup to Amazon S3, plus view & download photos on Amazon S3. + Backblaze & Wasabi cloud support!
Camera Support
(Wi-Fi & USB)
Transfer and view photos & videos from Canon EOS, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus & Lumix cameras
Download from
Wi-Fi SD Cards
Download full resolution photos, RAWs & videos directly from Toshiba FlashAir & Transcend Wi-Fi Cards
SanDisk iXpand Loop
USB Flash Drives
Backup to iXpand Loop USB Drives & free up space on your phone – a great companion when travelling!
Manage on Computer
Coming Soon!
Organize your photos & videos on the big screen by drag & drop, edit metadata, move files to albums, mass deletion and more …
with Instant Transfer
& Auto-Backup Premium
Take a picture with the fully integrated PhotoSync Camera & transfer instantaneously to computer, NAS, and supported cloud services.
+ Photo Booth support over AirPlay & HDMI!
PhotoSync Camera for Streamlined Photography
Capture, transfer, and back up with ease using the PhotoSync Camera for a hassle-free photo management experience.
- Seamless capture & auto-backup: Integrated camera and transfer functionality for immediate file transfer and automatic backup to computer, NAS, cloud/photo services, or local iOS Photo Library
- Photo Booth support: Instantly display photos on TV or projector via AirPlay/HDMI after capture
- Direct access from Homescreen: Add a quick action for the PhotoSync Camera and simply long tap for access
- Detailed transfer tracking: Real-time monitoring with detailed file transfer progress and indicators for active transfers
- Secure multi-platform transfers: Seamlessly and safely transfer photos across devices while maintaining privacy
- Quality & metadata integrity: Preserves photo/video quality and metadata during transfers
- Optimized workflow: Customizable settings and organizational tools for enhanced efficiency, ideal for professional use
Supported modes:*
- Photo
- Video
- Live Photo
- Back camera
- Front camera
- Tele camera (@2x)
- Tele camera (@5x)
- Wide-angle camera
Supported formats:*
- JPEG
- HEIC
- RAW
- RAW+JPEG
- H264
- HEVC
Home screen
Date range
Collage
Automations
Advanced Siri & Workflow Support Premium
Build powerful workflows using the Siri Shortcuts “Transfer from Clipboard”, “Transfer new photos & videos” and "Autotransfer" – possibilities are endless!
Seamless Photo Transfers with Siri & Shortcuts Integration
Initiate transfers with Siri and use PhotoSync’s integration with the Shortcuts App to create your own powerful workflows
- Home screen: Trigger transfers directly from the home screen with the Siri Shortcut “Transfer new photos & videos”
- Time range: Transfer new photos & videos taken during a certain time range using the Siri Shortcut “Transfer from Clipboard”
- Collage: Create a collage and transfer it using the Siri Shortcut “Transfer from Clipboard”
- Automations: Combine the Siri Shortcut “Transfer new photos & videos” and "Autotransfer" with the automation features of the Shortcuts App (iOS 13.1 and higher). For example: Trigger the automation when connecting to a predefined Wi-Fi network or at a specific time. Possibilities are limitless!
Camera Support (Wi-Fi & USB):
Transfer & Tethering Premium
Download photos, videos & RAWs directly from your Canon EOS, Nikon, Sony, Lumix, Fujifilm & Olympus Wi-Fi camera or camera connected over USB to your iPhone / iPad. Use (wireless) tethering and transfer instantly to your mobile device or supported remote target (computer, NAS, cloud).
(Wireless) tethering for many camera models!
Camera Support over Wi-Fi & USB Premium
Three transfer options are available:
Supported cameras:
SanDisk iXpand Lightning / USB Flash Drive Support Premium
Backup and transfer pictures & videos directly to the iXpand Flash Drive Go / iXpand Flash Drive and free up local device space fast. Great for offline usage when travelling! (iOS only)
SanDisk iXpand USB Flash Drives Premium
Quickly move photos & videos straight from your iPhone / iPad to the iXpand Flash Drive Go / iXpand Flash Drive.
PhotoSync automatically creates folders on the Flash Drive based on the album structure on your iOS device. The full range of PhotoSync's transfer features (e.g., custom file names) are supported!
Free up device space: Automatically delete photos & videos on your iOS device after successful transfer to the Flash Drive (optional).
Works offline: Ideal for travel and holidays!
Import photos & videos from the iXpand Drive to the iOS Photo Library of your iPhone / iPad.
View photos & videos stored on the iXpand Drive without having to download them first.
Supported file formats: FAT and exFAT
Download photos from Wi-Fi SD Cards
Take pictures, videos & RAWs on your camera equipped with a wireless SD card and download the full resolution files directly to your phone / tablet. Toshiba Flashair™ and Transcend Wi-Fi SD Cards are supported.
Wireless tethering for Toshiba FlashAir
Wi-Fi SD cards!
Wi-Fi SD-Cards & Camera Connection Kit Support
Wireless SD-Cards
Take pictures, videos & RAW photos on your camera equipped with a Toshiba Flashair™ or Transcend Wi-Fi SD Card and download the full resolution files directly to your Camera Roll, Android Image Gallery or user-defined albums.
View the photos & videos stored on your camera in full detail without having to first import them.
Wireless tethering for Toshiba FlashAir Wi-Fi SD cards.
Camera Connection Kit
PhotoSync supports the transfer of photos & videos imported with the Camera Connection Kit. (iOS only)
Amazing Features
Quick Transfer
Transfer new photos & videos to a predefined target by pressing and holding the 'Sync' button. No additional interactions required!
Smart
PhotoSync remembers which photos & videos have already been transferred and let‘s you transfer new photos & videos with one single touch!
Preserves metadata
Transfers original files and preserves all photo metadata (EXIF, GPS, IPTC)
Delete after transfer
Delete photos & videos after transfer to free space on your device (optional)
Share Sheet
Send and share photos & videos directly from any application via PhotoSync
Voice Control + Shortcuts
Trigger transfers by voice control & create powerful workflows using the Shortcuts app (iOS only)
USB drives + iCloud Drive
Transfer photos & videos to USB drives & iCloud Drive leveraging automatic folder creation & custom file names (iOS only)
HEIC + HEVC
Automatically convert
HEIC → JPEG and
HEVC → H264
(optional) (iOS only)
RAW photos
View, transfer and import RAW photos without any limitations! PhotoSync never tampers with your photo & video files
Live Photos + Burst Mode
Full support for Live Photos and burst mode series photos (iOS only)
Integrated viewer
View photos & videos directly in PhotoSync, as well as print and open photos & videos in other apps directly from the viewer
Choice of themes
Change the theme to alter the look & feel of the interface. Available themes: Automatic (iOS only), dark & light
Manage Like a Pro
PhotoSync for Organizations &
Educational Institutions
Managed App Configuration (MDM)
Customize PhotoSync features and configure transfer targets over Mobile Device Management (MDM) or a settings file (iOS only).
Learn more about Managed App Configuration.
For more information please contact support@photosync-app.com
PhotoSync Service for Windows
The FREE PhotoSync Service for Windows enables users to transfer photos & videos directly from their iOS & Android devices to a Windows server running the PhotoSync Service.
No cloud or accounts needed!
Download: PhotoSync Service for Windows
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