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The Gold Standard

NAS Photo Backup Solutions

10 years of perfected automatic background sync for your private cloud.

Trusted by Thousands

★★★★★

“Great functionality and works reliably, always. Excellent range of options and super easy to set up. Brilliant.”

★★★★★

“Simple, effective, and works with every NAS in my house. Essential app for iPhone users.”

Why Choose Our Apps?

  • Background Backup: Smart background processing.
  • Automatic Backup: Photos upload while you sleep, even if the app isn't active.
  • Synchronization: Keep your photos and albums in perfect sync with your NAS.
  • Superior Synology Photos alternative for stable background sync.
  • Enhanced reliability for QNAP QuMagie and Qfile users.
  • Support for Synology, QNAP, UGREEN, ASUSTOR, and TerraMaster.
  • Compatible with TrueNAS, Unraid, and DIY setups via SMB.
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Key Features for All NAS Users

  • Full Data Export: HEIC, ProRAW, Live Photos, and metadata.
  • Smart Filters: Exclude screenshots or specific albums from your NAS backup.
  • Album Mapping: Mirror your iPhone favorites and custom albums on your Synology folders.
  • Backup Insights: Detailed history and statistics for every upload session.
  • Storage Management: Verified "Free up space" tool to clear iPhone storage.

** Some advanced features are available with a free trial.

How We Compare to Native NAS Apps

Feature Photos Backup for NAS Native NAS Apps
Background Sync Optimized & Reliable
Engineered for 10 years to stay active.
Frequent Pauses
Often stops when app is closed.
Setup Complexity Easy to Use
One-page SMB configuration.
Complex
Requires specific proprietary services.
Live Photos & HEIC Full metadata & format preservation. Standard support.
Album Mapping Mirror iOS albums directly to NAS folders. Limited or manual organization.