Synology PhotosYour all-in-one solution for organizing, sharing, and safeguarding your precious memories. Watch Video Synology Photos
Recall memories from the platform of your choice Relive precious moments from any browser, while on the go, or from the comfort of your living room couch.
The best moments in life are meant to be sharedHaving an easy-to-use platform does not come at the expense of security. Synology Photos makes it easy to share albums full of memories while keeping them secure. Share what matters Take a trip down memory lane with family and friends by sharing a unique link for a single photo, video, or for an entire album. Keep shots away from prying eyes Make sure only your intended recipients can view files and albums by setting access passwords or expiration dates when sharing links. Do more with Shared Space Take a fine-grained approach and collaborate with selected users on a complete, folder-based media library by creating a Shared Space. Everything under your control Set access and editing rights at folder level in a Shared Space. This is ideal for large-scale collaborative projects or freelancers working with clients. Keep your memories safeSecurely back up your photos and videos with the Synology Photos app. Your own private cloud Remotely upload extra copies of your photo library to your Synology NAS for safekeeping. You can also easily back up your NAS to a variety of locations for added data protection. Back up at your convenience Enabling automatic backups allows for real-time backup of all photos in the background, allowing you to use your device as usual while your photos are being uploaded. Uninterrupted backups Back up your photo library quicker than ever no matter how large it is. Enable Focused Backup to keep the app running in the foreground and finish backing up sooner. Fast and efficient photo management Sort, organize, and build beautiful albums in any way you want. Intelligent organizationWhether you have hundreds or tens of thousands of files, Synology Photos makes it easy to manage everything. Customizable albums Create personalized photo collections by grouping them into customized folders or albums. Automatic albums Browse automatically generated albums using geolocation, tags, and more, plus facial and object recognition. Conditional albums Set conditions when creating albums such as the featured person, object, and location, or even the camera lens used. Synology Photos will automatically compile all matching images and videos into a Conditional Album. Easy browsingComb through your collections using flexible viewing options and filters. Viewing preferences See your photos chronologically or according to folder structure. Enjoy your images and videos on a bigger screen thanks to dedicated apps for Apple and Android TV. Smart filters Find the shots you want by filtering your photos by time and date, camera model, lens, and other metadata. Switch styles Switch up your interface with light or dark mode. You can also set it to change automatically based on your browser settings.
Your private library Take advantage of a complete photo storage and management solution.

  • 100% data ownership and privacy

  • No subscriptions or ads

  • Retain your photos at full resolution with RAW file support

Lighten your server’s workload Install Synology Image Assistant to browse media formats such as HEIC and HEVC files, and relieve the workloads on your NAS devices. By offloading the thumbnail generation tasks to the desktop app, your servers can handle more simultaneous tasks while you upload images to Synology Photos.1
Download FAQs Can I use Synology Photos without a Synology NAS?No, Synology Photos requires a Synology NAS to privately store your photos. Find your ideal NASHow much does Synology Photos cost and what is the pricing structure?Unlike other photo storage solutions, Synology Photos is completely free and doesn’t offer any paid “premium” tiers.Where are my photos stored and how secure is my data?Your photos are securely stored on a “private cloud” on your Synology NAS server, meaning only you or those whom you've given permission can access them.Can I add photos and videos to Synology Photos automatically as soon as I take them on my phone or camera?Yes, by enabling automatic backups, any new photos or videos on your device will be backed up automatically.How does Synology Photos compare to Google Photos?

Unlike other photo storage solutions, Synology Photos is completely free and doesn’t offer any paid “premium” tiers.

Synology Photos
Google Photos
Data privacy
100% data ownership means you have total control over your photos
Data stored on cloud servers means user data may be read or accessed
Cost
One-off hardware investment with a wide range of storage options available
Recurring subscription fees; max. storage plan is 2TB ($100 for a 2TB annual plan)
View option
Folder and timeline view
Timeline view
Big-screen view experience
Supports Apple TV and Android TV
Only available via Chromecast
Enhance creative projects with your NASStorage for content creatorsSynology NAS brings speed, simplicity, and security to all your creative projects.Learn moreAccess photos anywhere Get Synology Photos on your mobile to manage and browse your photos on the go. Download appFind the right NAS for you From powerful compact devices, to scalable high-performance NAS systems, Synology has a storage solution to match your needs. Learn moreNotes:From DSM 7.2.2 onward, Synology Photos may not display the following formats without Synology Image Assistant. Learn more.