What Our Users Say
“Great functionality and works reliably, always. Excellent range of options and super easy to set up. Brilliant.”
“Been using for several years and this works great.”
Why Choose Our NAS Backup?
- Background Backup: Smart background processing.
- Automatic Backup: Backs up while you sleep.
- 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.
- Native support for UGREEN NAS, ASUSTOR, and TerraMaster.
- Compatible with TrueNAS, Unraid, and DIY setups via SMB.
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. |
| Multi-Brand Support | Universal Synology, QNAP, UGREEN, ASUSTOR, etc. |
Brand Locked Only works with one specific brand. |
| Live Photos & HEIC | Full metadata & format preservation. | Standard support. |
| Album Mapping | Mirror iOS albums directly to NAS folders. | Limited or manual organization. |
Setup Guide & FAQ
How to Backup iPhone Photos to Synology, QNAP, or UGREEN
Setting up your private cloud backup is simple and takes less than two minutes:
- Enable SMB: Ensure SMB service is turned on in your NAS Control Panel (Standard for Synology, QNAP, and UGREEN).
- Connect: Open the app and enter your NAS IP address and SMB credentials.
- First Sync: Keep the app in the foreground for your initial backup to ensure all photos are processed.
- Set & Forget: Enable background synchronization to keep your NAS updated automatically.
Why use this over NAS's native apps?
Unlike native apps, our solution is refined for a decade to provide a more stable background synchronization experience and supports multiple NAS brands simultaneously.
Does it support Album and Favorite syncing?
Yes. The app synchronizes your existing iOS photo structure, including your custom albums and favorite tags, directly to your NAS.
How do I free up iPhone storage?
After a successful backup, you can use the built-in "Free up space" tool to safely remove backed-up photos from your device while keeping them safe on your NAS.
Which NAS models are compatible?
The app works with any device supporting the SMB protocol, including all modern models from Synology, QNAP, UGREEN, ASUSTOR, TerraMaster, and WD.
Technical Requirements
• Requires a NAS with SMB network protocol enabled (Standard on Synology, QNAP, UGREEN, and ASUSTOR).
• Please perform your initial backup in the foreground to bypass iOS background limitations.
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