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PhotoSync – transfer photos

Seamlessly backup full-resolution photos and videos across iOS, Windows, Mac, and NAS. Experience total digital sovereignty with automated transfers, RAW support, and zero quality loss.

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Key Figures

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

19K+

Publisher

touchbyte GmbH

Professional Media Control, No Strings Attached

Take back ownership of your digital memories. PhotoSync provides high-speed, secure, and automated transfers that bridge the gap between your mobile devices, professional hardware, and local storage.

Unlimited Cross-Platform Freedom

Break out of the 'walled garden'. Move unlimited high-resolution photos and videos between iOS, Mac, Windows, Linux, and NAS without the need for cloud subscriptions or iTunes.

Professional-Grade Integrity

Zero compression. Full support for RAW and HEIC formats ensures your files stay pristine, while all EXIF, GPS, and IPTC metadata are preserved exactly as they were captured.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about PhotoSync – transfer photos

What is PhotoSync and what does it do?

PhotoSync is a cross-platform solution for wirelessly transferring, copying, backing up, and sharing photos and videos. It connects mobile devices, computers, NAS, and various cloud services without needing iTunes or the internet for direct transfers.

Does PhotoSync require internet or cloud services for transfers?

No, PhotoSync enables direct transfers between devices over local Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Personal Hotspot. Internet or cloud services are not required for these direct transfer methods.

Which devices and operating systems does PhotoSync support?

PhotoSync provides native apps for mobile devices, Windows, and Mac. It also functions on Linux, offering broad cross-platform compatibility for photo and video transfers.

Does PhotoSync transfer photos and videos in full resolution and preserve metadata?

Yes, PhotoSync transfers an unlimited number of photos and videos in full resolution. It supports HEIC and RAW formats and preserves all metadata, including EXIF and GPS.

What are the limitations of the free version of PhotoSync?

The free version of PhotoSync allows testing all transfer functionality. However, photos and videos transfer in low quality, and RAW/HEIC files convert to JPEG. Upgrading to PhotoSync Pro removes these limitations.

What is the Autotransfer feature in PhotoSync?

Autotransfer is a premium PhotoSync feature that automatically transfers new photos and videos in the background. It activates when arriving at pre-selected locations or when the device is charging, backing up to computers, NAS, or supported cloud services.

Does PhotoSync offer client-side encryption for photo and video transfers?

Yes, PhotoSync Premium includes Client-Side Encryption. This feature encrypts photos and videos before transfer, ensuring secure storage on NAS and file-based cloud services.

Which cloud and photo services does PhotoSync support for backups?

PhotoSync supports popular services like Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Photos, Flickr, OneDrive, PhotoPrism, SmugMug, Box, pCloud, and Zenfolio. Premium users also gain access to Amazon S3, Backblaze, and Wasabi.

Can PhotoSync connect directly to cameras for photo downloads?

Yes, PhotoSync Premium offers camera support for Wi-Fi and USB connections. It downloads photos from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, and Lumix cameras, and supports wireless tethering and photo booth over AirPlay/HDMI.

How does PhotoSync help organize transferred photos and videos?

PhotoSync automatically organizes files into folders based on recording date, media type, album name, and metadata on the target device. Users can also customize file names for flexible organization.

What is the payment model for PhotoSync Premium features?

PhotoSync Premium features require an additional purchase. This can be a one-time purchase or a subscription with a free trial. Payment is processed through the iTunes account.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

PhotoSync – transfer photos - Wireless photo transfer and backup between iPhone Mac and NAS server — Wireless photo transfer and backup between iPhone Mac and NAS server

PhotoSync – transfer photos - Wireless transfer of photos and videos between iPhone and computer over Wi-Fi without using cloud or iTunes — Wireless transfer of photos and videos between iPhone and computer over Wi-Fi without using cloud or iTunes

PhotoSync – transfer photos - PhotoSync app transferring photos from an iPhone to a NAS storage device — PhotoSync app transferring photos from an iPhone to a NAS storage device

PhotoSync – transfer photos - Smartphone screen showing the PhotoSync app transferring photos to Dropbox with logos for various cloud services like Google Drive and OneDrive. — Smartphone screen showing the PhotoSync app transferring photos to Dropbox with logos for various cloud services like Google Drive and OneDrive.

PhotoSync – transfer photos - PhotoSync app interface on two iPhones showing cross-platform photo and video transfer features — PhotoSync app interface on two iPhones showing cross-platform photo and video transfer features

PhotoSync – transfer photos - Summary of PhotoSync app features including EXIF data preservation, Siri shortcuts, and RAW file support — Summary of PhotoSync app features including EXIF data preservation, Siri shortcuts, and RAW file support

PhotoSync – transfer photos - Automatic background photo and video backup from smartphone to computer NAS and cloud — Automatic background photo and video backup from smartphone to computer NAS and cloud

PhotoSync – transfer photos - Interface of PhotoSync Camera feature for instant photo transfer and backup with AirPlay support — Interface of PhotoSync Camera feature for instant photo transfer and backup with AirPlay support

PhotoSync – transfer photos - A list of PhotoSync premium features including client side encryption Siri support and camera tethering — A list of PhotoSync premium features including client side encryption Siri support and camera tethering

PhotoSync – transfer photos - iPhone and MacBook displaying PhotoSync app features for professional photo organization and transfer — iPhone and MacBook displaying PhotoSync app features for professional photo organization and transfer

Description

** Cross-platform solution with native apps for mobile devices, Windows & Mac. Also works on Linux ** Reliable and secure software – operating 14 years in the market and continuously updated ** No limitations – transfer and backup an unlimited number of photos & videos. Full-resolution transfer with HEIC and RAW support; all metadata (EXIF, GPS) is preserved ** Flexible: Automatically organise files into folders by recording date, media type, album name and metadata on target device. Customisable file names ** Be totally independent of the cloud and iTunes ** Managed App Configuration over MDM or using a settings file (config.photosync-app.com) —— MAIN FEATURES —— Transfer to / from computer • Directly transfer / backup photos & videos from iPhone / iPad to Windows PC or Mac. Photos & videos are transferred directly over the local Wi-Fi network. No Internet or cloud are required. • Send photos & videos from Windows PC or Mac over Wi-Fi to iPhone / iPad. Received photos & videos are imported directly into the Camera Roll or an album you defined. Transfer between phones and tablets • Directly transfer photos & videos between devices over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or Personal Hotspot. No computer, Internet or cloud are required. Transfer to / from NAS, cloud and photo services • Backup photos & videos to NAS devices, home 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… • Backup photos & videos to / from USB drives, iCloud Drive and local storage via the Files app (iOS13). • Upload photos & videos to popular cloud and photo services like Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Photos, Flickr, OneDrive, PhotoPrism, SmugMug, Box, pCloud, Zenfolio… • Transfer photos & videos directly between devices, services and NAS (e.g. OneDrive to SMB). Visit photosync-app.com for a complete feature list. LIMITATIONS The free version of PhotoSync lets you fully test its transfer functionality. Photos & videos are, however, transferred in low quality. RAW and HEIC photos are converted to JPEG. You can remove these limitations by upgrading to PhotoSync Pro, a one-time purchase, inside the app. —— PREMIUM FEATURES —— Exclusive features for Premium users: Autotransfer Automatically transfer new photos & videos in the background to computer, NAS or supported cloud services, whenever you arrive at pre-selected locations or charge your device. PhotoSync Camera Take a photo with the built-in PhotoSync Camera and instantly transfer it to supported targets. Supports Photo Booth over AirPlay & HDMI. Advanced Siri Support & Workflows Build powerful workflows using the Siri Actions “Transfer from Clipboard” & “Transfer new photos/videos” – possibilities are endless! Client-Side Encryption – Protect Your Photos & Videos Encrypt photos & videos before transfer to ensure safe storage on NAS and file-based cloud services. Camera Support (Wi-Fi & USB) Download from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus & Lumix cameras and cameras connected over WiFi or USB. (Wireless) tethering & photo booth support over Airplay & HDMI. Additional Premium Services & Features Support for Amazon S3, Backblaze & Wasabi cloud services, SanDisk iXpand Loop, and Toshiba FlashAir Wi-Fi SD cards. Visit premium.photosync-app.com for a complete feature list. Premium features require an additional purchase (one-time purchase or subscription with free trial). LEGAL Duration and price of each subscription is displayed in the PhotoSync app at time of purchase. Payment is charged to the iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription and auto-renewal can be managed or turned off in the iTunes account settings. Terms & Conditions: https://bit.ly/33KFb1G Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/30gkaKd