DSPhoto Backup2.4.1 - App Store

Automatically back up all your photos and videos to your Synology NAS. DSPhoto Backup is the complete solution to secure your memories on your DiskStation while managing and freeing up local storage.

SECURE & PRIVATE BACKUP
. End-to-end encryption for your credentials
. Your data never leaves your device
. No tracking, no ads, complete privacy guaranteed
. Works on local network & remotely via QuickConnect
. SSL/TLS encryption & 2FA authentication support

AUTOMATIC PHOTO & VIDEO BACKUP
. Smart background backup without user action
. Compatible with DSM 6.0 & DSM 7.0+
. All formats supported: HEIC, RAW, JPEG, MP4, MOV
. Preserves EXIF metadata & GPS location data
. Keeps original file names and capture dates
. Intelligent duplicate detection
. Advanced filtering by date, size, and album
. Detailed backup history with task tracking

BROWSE & MANAGE NAS FILES
. Navigate through your Synology DiskStation files
. Preview photos, videos, and documents directly
. Download files from your NAS to iPhone
. Upload any files from your device
. Multi-selection and batch operations
. Search and organize your NAS content

ON-DEVICE CLEANER
. Identify large photos and videos consuming space
. Detect and remove similar and duplicate photos
. Find screenshots and optimize library
. Clean contacts, events, and reminders
. Battery optimization tips and guides
. Free up iPhone storage after backup
. "Already backed up" section to free up space safely

EASY TO USE
. Quick setup in minutes - no technical knowledge required
. Monitor backups with iOS widgets & Live Activities
. Dark mode support for comfortable viewing
. Background notifications for status updates
. Intuitive interface for all features

FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY
. QuickConnect: connect from anywhere
. Direct IP/Host connection
. Custom DDNS support
. Automatic reconnection after network issues

Perfect alternative to Google Photos or iCloud if you own a Synology NAS or DiskStation. Keep full control of your photo library and manage your device storage efficiently.

Works seamlessly with DS File, DS Photo, and other Synology mobile apps.

Made by the Synology community for Synology users.

Need help? Any suggestion or feature request for the app? Email me at contact@dsphotobackup.app!

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Some features require DSPhoto Backup Pro: monthly or yearly subscription, or lifetime purchase. Free trial available. Family Sharing included.
DSPhoto Backup is not affiliated with Synology Inc.

Terms: https://dsphotobackup.app/resources/terms.html

Version History == Version 2.4.1 • Polish & stability ==
• Add an option to be notified when a backup you started finishes or stops while the app is in the background (Settings > Notifications > Manual backup, Pro).
• Rework the texts and translations of the app in all 17 languages, for clearer and more consistent wording.
• Improve Live Activities: they now show when a backup is paused, stopped or interrupted, and end properly once the backup is done.
• "Recents" is no longer offered as an album to back up, to avoid saving the same photos twice.
• Ready for iOS 27.
• Fixed a crash at launch for libraries containing a photo with an invalid date.
• Fixed a rare crash while updating the backup statistics.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 2.4.1 Oct 5 == Version 2.4 • Harder, better, faster, stronger! ==
• Rework the Cleaner: duplicates and similar photos are detected more accurately, the best photo is kept and the rest is selected for you, and each category shows its size.
• Add an "Already backed up" section to the Cleaner to free up space safely.
• Add a new preview with a "Save to Files" action and a quicker menu.
• Add search across your whole NAS from the Finder, and a "+" button to create folders.
• Improve the Finder with faster thumbnails, smoother loading and search results that follow your sort.
• Backups now keep the original file names and capture dates, and a Live Photo's video is saved next to its photo.
• Much faster scans and statistics on large libraries, with lower memory use.
• Improve automatic backups and backup reminders running in the background.
• Siri Shortcuts can now resume and start a backup, and are available in every app language.
• Add a "Clean up storage" option (Settings > Advanced) that removes leftover temporary files.
• Improve the connection to your Synology NAS, including QuickConnect on your local network.
• Improve database safety and the reliability of Live Activities.
• Fixed Finder search sometimes returning nothing, or opening the wrong file.
• Fixed thumbnails and previews for files with a "+" in their path.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 2.4 Sep 29 == Version 2.3.3 • Small fixes! ==
• Faster splash screen at launch.
• Improved session stability and reliability.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 2.3.3 Aug 20 == Version 2.3.2 • Stability fixes ==
• Fixed a crash at launch when the app is preloaded by iOS.
• Fixed a freeze that could occur while saving backup data in the background.
• Fixed a rare crash when a background task stops.
• Fixed a crash when the window is resized before the backup screen appears.
• Fixed a stuck scan progress when there is nothing to process.

== Version 2.3.1 • Smoother experience & fixes ==
• Add pull-to-refresh and on-demand search in Finder.
• Enable Live Activities by default to follow your backup from the Lock Screen.
• Improve preview swiping with neighbor preloading for smoother navigation.
• Rework the Finder grid with adaptive tiles.
• Further improve database safety and automatic recovery.
• Fixed an oversized backup progress percentage on iPad in Split View and Slide Over.
• Fixed the iPad tab bar icons, badge and sidebar on iOS 18.
• Fixed X (formerly Twitter) as an import source and album matching.
• Fixed QuickConnect access to a NAS using a custom DSM port.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 2.3.2 Jul 21 == Version 2.3.1 • Smoother experience & fixes ==
• Add pull-to-refresh and on-demand search in Finder.
• Enable Live Activities by default to follow your backup from the Lock Screen.
• Improve preview swiping with neighbor preloading for smoother navigation.
• Rework the Finder grid with adaptive tiles.
• Further improve database safety and automatic recovery.
• Fixed an oversized backup progress percentage on iPad in Split View and Slide Over.
• Fixed the iPad tab bar icons, badge and sidebar on iOS 18.
• Fixed X (formerly Twitter) as an import source and album matching.
• Fixed QuickConnect access to a NAS using a custom DSM port.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 2.3.1 Jul 18 == Version 2.3 • New preview experience & more control! ==
• Add a brand new photo & video preview with zoom and swipe navigation.
• Add a videos-only backup option (Settings > Include videos).
• Add multi-selection on backup tasks with unified library delete confirmation.
• Add upload cancellation and restrict actions during an active backup.
• Add date filters to the Cleaner and improve duplicates & similar photos handling.
• Add automatic and manual cleanup of successfully backed up files (Settings > Advanced).
• Improve backup, scan and statistics processes.
• Improve thumbnail generation and automatic backup scheduling.
• Improve database safety with local backup, iCloud backup and safe recovery.
• Fixed license type display for lifetime and active subscriptions.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 2.3 May 31 == Version 2.2.2 • Improvements & stability! ==
• Add GPS location map with share action on preview screen.
• Improve backup destination folder error handling.
• Improve session stability and URL resolver process.
• Improve login screen UI with fallback for existing accounts.
• Add detailed error descriptions for upload failures and session recovery.
• Improve backup operations execution.
• Fixed crash on task cell update.
• Fixed history cell summary stats count issue.
• Fixed backup cancellation not properly updating task state.
• Prevent backup from running during restore session.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 2.2.2 Mar 19 == Version 2.2.1 • Small fixes! ==
• Improve HEIC HDR export for original version.
• Improve app cache cleaning process to reduce app cache size.
• Improve scan statistics process speed.
• Add "select all" option for similar & duplicates in cleaning tab.
• Fixed a crash occurring during long backup processes.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 2.2.1 Feb 24 == Version 2.2 • RAW & performance! ==
• Improve backup speed and session stability.
• Add RAW photo export and HEIC convert options (Settings > Export format).
• Backup speed improvements with advanced performance option (Settings > Advanced).
• Improve similar photos detection in local storage cleanup.
• Improve settings interface.
• Improve Live Activity indicator explanations.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 2.2 Feb 15 == Version 2.1.6 • Small fixes! ==
• Improve backup speed and session stability.

== Version 2.0 • File Browser & Storage Optimization ==
NAS File Browser:
• Browse and navigate through your Synology NAS files directly from the app!
• Preview photos, videos, and documents with file metadata.
• Download files from your NAS to your device.
• Share files easily with other apps.
• Select multiple files for batch operations.

Local Storage Optimization:
• Identify and remove large photos and videos consuming space.
• Detect and delete similar or duplicate photos.
• Find screenshots and optimize your photo library.
• Clean contacts, events, and reminders efficiently.
• Free up iPhone storage after completing your backups.

Backup Improvements:
• Add exclusive WiFi-only option for automatic backups.
• Add custom file name types for library and albums.
• Add custom subfolder organization options.
• Add multiple Siri Shortcuts and app intents support.

Interface & Compatibility:
• Add support of iOS26.
• Add new translations and language improvements.

Fixes & Stability:
• Fix crashes on preview and file info display.
• Improve overall app stability and performances.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 2.1.6 Feb 7 == Version 2.1.5 • Small fixes! ==
• Resolved an app freeze when restoring the database.

== Version 2.0 • File Browser & Storage Optimization ==
NAS File Browser:
• Browse and navigate through your Synology NAS files directly from the app!
• Preview photos, videos, and documents with file metadata.
• Download files from your NAS to your device.
• Share files easily with other apps.
• Select multiple files for batch operations.

Local Storage Optimization:
• Identify and remove large photos and videos consuming space.
• Detect and delete similar or duplicate photos.
• Find screenshots and optimize your photo library.
• Clean contacts, events, and reminders efficiently.
• Free up iPhone storage after completing your backups.

Backup Improvements:
• Add exclusive WiFi-only option for automatic backups.
• Add custom file name types for library and albums.
• Add custom subfolder organization options.
• Add multiple Siri Shortcuts and app intents support.

Interface & Compatibility:
• Add support of iOS26.
• Add new translations and language improvements.

Fixes & Stability:
• Fix crashes on preview and file info display.
• Improve overall app stability and performances.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 2.1.5 Jan 16 == Version 2.1.4 • Small fixes! ==
• Improve URL resolver process & session stability.
• Fix crash on settings update during backup.

== Version 2.0 • File Browser & Storage Optimization ==
NAS File Browser:
• Browse and navigate through your Synology NAS files directly from the app!
• Preview photos, videos, and documents with file metadata.
• Download files from your NAS to your device.
• Share files easily with other apps.
• Select multiple files for batch operations.

Local Storage Optimization:
• Identify and remove large photos and videos consuming space.
• Detect and delete similar or duplicate photos.
• Find screenshots and optimize your photo library.
• Clean contacts, events, and reminders efficiently.
• Free up iPhone storage after completing your backups.

Backup Improvements:
• Add exclusive WiFi-only option for automatic backups.
• Add custom file name types for library and albums.
• Add custom subfolder organization options.
• Add multiple Siri Shortcuts and app intents support.

Interface & Compatibility:
• Add support of iOS26.
• Add new translations and language improvements.

Fixes & Stability:
• Fix crashes on preview and file info display.
• Improve overall app stability and performances.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 2.1.4 Jan 15 == Version 2.1.3 • Small fixes! ==
• Add new app icon with dark & tinted support!
• Improve QuickConnect URL support for login process.
• Fix timezone issue for file & folder names.

== Version 2.0 • File Browser & Storage Optimization ==
NAS File Browser:
• Browse and navigate through your Synology NAS files directly from the app!
• Preview photos, videos, and documents with file metadata.
• Download files from your NAS to your device.
• Share files easily with other apps.
• Select multiple files for batch operations.

Local Storage Optimization:
• Identify and remove large photos and videos consuming space.
• Detect and delete similar or duplicate photos.
• Find screenshots and optimize your photo library.
• Clean contacts, events, and reminders efficiently.
• Free up iPhone storage after completing your backups.

Backup Improvements:
• Add exclusive WiFi-only option for automatic backups.
• Add custom file name types for library and albums.
• Add custom subfolder organization options.
• Add multiple Siri Shortcuts and app intents support.

Interface & Compatibility:
• Add support of iOS26.
• Add new translations and language improvements.

Fixes & Stability:
• Fix crashes on preview and file info display.
• Improve overall app stability and performances.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 2.1.3 Jan 8 == Version 2.1.2 • Small fixes! ==
• Fix #1 first crash!
• Fix issue on finder folder list & create action.

== Version 2.0 • File Browser & Storage Optimization ==
NAS File Browser:
• Browse and navigate through your Synology NAS files directly from the app!
• Preview photos, videos, and documents with file metadata.
• Download files from your NAS to your device.
• Share files easily with other apps.
• Select multiple files for batch operations.

Local Storage Optimization:
• Identify and remove large photos and videos consuming space.
• Detect and delete similar or duplicate photos.
• Find screenshots and optimize your photo library.
• Clean contacts, events, and reminders efficiently.
• Free up iPhone storage after completing your backups.

Backup Improvements:
• Add exclusive WiFi-only option for automatic backups.
• Add custom file name types for library and albums.
• Add custom subfolder organization options.
• Add multiple Siri Shortcuts and app intents support.

Interface & Compatibility:
• Add support of iOS26.
• Add new translations and language improvements.

Fixes & Stability:
• Fix crashes on preview and file info display.
• Improve overall app stability and performances.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 2.1.2 12/12/2025 == Version 2.1.1 • Small fixes! ==
• Fix login encoding issue for complex password.
• Fix crash on more button tap from backup list.

== Version 2.0 • File Browser & Storage Optimization ==
NAS File Browser:
• Browse and navigate through your Synology NAS files directly from the app!
• Preview photos, videos, and documents with file metadata.
• Download files from your NAS to your device.
• Share files easily with other apps.
• Select multiple files for batch operations.

Local Storage Optimization:
• Identify and remove large photos and videos consuming space.
• Detect and delete similar or duplicate photos.
• Find screenshots and optimize your photo library.
• Clean contacts, events, and reminders efficiently.
• Free up iPhone storage after completing your backups.

Backup Improvements:
• Add exclusive WiFi-only option for automatic backups.
• Add custom file name types for library and albums.
• Add custom subfolder organization options.
• Add multiple Siri Shortcuts and app intents support.

Interface & Compatibility:
• Add support of iOS26.
• Add new translations and language improvements.

Fixes & Stability:
• Fix crashes on preview and file info display.
• Improve overall app stability and performances.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 2.1.1 11/29/2025 == Version 2.1 • Small fixes! ==
• Improve session stability & 2FA support.
• Add sort options support for root folders.
• New sort by size option in finder.

== Version 2.0 • File Browser & Storage Optimization ==
NAS File Browser:
• Browse and navigate through your Synology NAS files directly from the app!
• Preview photos, videos, and documents with file metadata.
• Download files from your NAS to your device.
• Share files easily with other apps.
• Select multiple files for batch operations.

Local Storage Optimization:
• Identify and remove large photos and videos consuming space.
• Detect and delete similar or duplicate photos.
• Find screenshots and optimize your photo library.
• Clean contacts, events, and reminders efficiently.
• Free up iPhone storage after completing your backups.

Backup Improvements:
• Add exclusive WiFi-only option for automatic backups.
• Add custom file name types for library and albums.
• Add custom subfolder organization options.
• Add multiple Siri Shortcuts and app intents support.

Interface & Compatibility:
• Add support of iOS26.
• Add new translations and language improvements.

Fixes & Stability:
• Fix crashes on preview and file info display.
• Improve overall app stability and performances.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 2.1 11/28/2025 == Version 2.0.2 • Session stability & notifications! ==
• Improve session stability & 2FA support.
• Add backup reminder notifications (enable them in Settings > Notifications).
• Fix crash when reloading the backup queue.
• Fix Russian translations.

== Version 2.0 • File Browser & Storage Optimization ==
NAS File Browser:
• Browse and navigate through your Synology NAS files directly from the app!
• Preview photos, videos, and documents with file metadata.
• Download files from your NAS to your device.
• Share files easily with other apps.
• Select multiple files for batch operations.

Local Storage Optimization:
• Identify and remove large photos and videos consuming space.
• Detect and delete similar or duplicate photos.
• Find screenshots and optimize your photo library.
• Clean contacts, events, and reminders efficiently.
• Free up iPhone storage after completing your backups.

Backup Improvements:
• Add exclusive WiFi-only option for automatic backups.
• Add custom file name types for library and albums.
• Add custom subfolder organization options.
• Add multiple Siri Shortcuts and app intents support.

Interface & Compatibility:
• Add support of iOS26.
• Add new translations and language improvements.

Fixes & Stability:
• Fix crashes on preview and file info display.
• Improve overall app stability and performances.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 2.0.2 11/20/2025 == Version 2.0.1 • Small fixes! ==
• Improved session stability.
• Fix crash on task list creation.

== Version 2.0 • File Browser & Storage Optimization ==
NAS File Browser:
• Browse and navigate through your Synology NAS files directly from the app!
• Preview photos, videos, and documents with file metadata.
• Download files from your NAS to your device.
• Share files easily with other apps.
• Select multiple files for batch operations.

Local Storage Optimization:
• Identify and remove large photos and videos consuming space.
• Detect and delete similar or duplicate photos.
• Find screenshots and optimize your photo library.
• Clean contacts, events, and reminders efficiently.
• Free up iPhone storage after completing your backups.

Backup Improvements:
• Add exclusive WiFi-only option for automatic backups.
• Add custom file name types for library and albums.
• Add custom subfolder organization options.
• Add multiple Siri Shortcuts and app intents support.

Interface & Compatibility:
• Add support of iOS26.
• Add new translations and language improvements.

Fixes & Stability:
• Fix crashes on preview and file info display.
• Improve overall app stability and performances.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 2.0.1 11/03/2025 Version 2.0 • File Browser & Storage Optimization

NAS File Browser:
• Browse and navigate through your Synology NAS files directly from the app!
• Preview photos, videos, and documents with file metadata.
• Download files from your NAS to your device.
• Share files easily with other apps.
• Select multiple files for batch operations.

Local Storage Optimization:
• Identify and remove large photos and videos consuming space.
• Detect and delete similar or duplicate photos.
• Find screenshots and optimize your photo library.
• Clean contacts, events, and reminders efficiently.
• Free up iPhone storage after completing your backups.

Backup Improvements:
• Add exclusive WiFi-only option for automatic backups.
• Add custom file name types for library and albums.
• Add custom subfolder organization options.
• Add multiple Siri Shortcuts and app intents support.

Interface & Compatibility:
• Add support of iOS26.
• Add new translations and language improvements.

Fixes & Stability:
• Fix crashes on preview and file info display.
• Improve overall app stability and performances.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 2.0 10/28/2025 Small fixes:
• Fix Live Activity updates.

Live Activity & RAWs:
• Stay updated on your backup progress with Live Activities, even in background!
• Add RAW export support for DNG, ARW & RAF types.
• Prevent missing original file name during backup.
• Improve stability & backup performances.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 1.6.1 05/12/2025 Live Activity & RAWs:
• Stay updated on your backup progress with Live Activities, even in background!
• Add RAW export support for DNG, ARW & RAF types.
• Prevent missing original file name during backup.
• Improve stability & backup performances.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 1.6 04/07/2025 History iCloud backup & fixes:
• Add iCloud automatic DB sync & restore.
• Fix exclude iCloud shared albums issue.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 1.5.2 01/29/2025 Small fixes:
• Add a news indicator.
• Clean temporary files on disk to limit app disk memory usage.
• Fix non-included ignored tasks in your backup.
• Fix crash during backup process.

Major backup improvements & fixes:
• Improve backup performances & stability.
• Add scan step details & progress.
• Add dedicated video destination folder option.
• Add an unadjusted version option in advanced settings.
• Add discord & signal imported source types.
• Fix edited files reappearing issue.
• Fix support for portraits and other effects.
• Fix screen recording filter option.
• Fix wrong naming for live photo videos.
• Fix disconnect issue during backup.
• Fix connectivity issues for Chinese users.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 1.5.1 01/18/2025 Major backup improvements & fixes:
• Improve backup performances & stability.
• Add scan step details & progress.
• Add dedicated video destination folder option.
• Add an unadjusted version option in advanced settings.
• Add discord & signal imported source types.
• Fix edited files reappearing issue.
• Fix support for portraits and other effects.
• Fix screen recording filter option.
• Fix wrong naming for live photo videos.
• Fix disconnect issue during backup.
• Fix connectivity issues for Chinese users.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 1.5 01/12/2025 New settings, improvements & fixes:
• Add a new exclude date range setting. You can now exclude more precisely!
• Add new albums exclude settings.
• Add a large file exclude option for automatic backup.
• Edited files will be now included in your next backup.
• Improve scan performance.
• Improve backup process for original export format.
• Fix DNG original format backup support.
• Fix wrong scan task size (0kb).
• Fix issue on some names of live videos.
• Fix login issue for non admin accounts.

Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! 1.4.4 07/08/2024