Storage for Content Creators

Convenience and data security

Fast access and scalability

Future-proof storage solutions

Starting small, or with hundreds of terabytes, Synology has a solution for you. Choose from 1 drive bay devices to 36 or more, allowing for easy expansion through adding or upgrading your existing drives. Find a NAS solution for your situation

Access your data instantly

Want to combine yesterday’s shot with archive footage from 10 years ago? No need to waste time searching through loose drives. With Synology NAS robust file indexing, you can access all your data from one central location in a matter of seconds. Every NAS has full support for Mac, Windows, and Linux-based workstations, so you can choose which OS suits your workflow.

Safe and sound

A solid foundation for your data

External drives might be convenient as portable solutions but they’re also single points of failure that can result in permanent loss of data. Synology NAS offers powerful data protection that helps keep your data available and intact, even against drive failures and ransomware attacks. Learn more about Snapshot Replication

Backups, finally a breeze

Synology’s backup solutions allow you to protect your critical data and minimize downtime with automatic scheduled backups to external hard drives or offsite cloud services. This way you can work with peace of mind knowing that in the event of physical theft or natural disasters, your data is only one backup away. Learn more about Hyper Backup

Access from anywhere

Keep your portfolio with you

Access your NAS data from anywhere with Synology’s intuitive and easy-to-use QuickConnect. No complicated network knowledge required. With QuickConnect you can be sure you’ll have access to your portfolio no matter where you are.

To share, or not

Your data means your rules. Control who can access your data at any time based on your preferences.

Build your own portfolio site

Keep your clients in the loop and your masterpieces reachable and secured with Synology Photos, the ultimate photo management solution for creative professionals.

Have shots organized automatically, customize conditions for real-time sorting, or create folders manually.
Boost workflow efficiency with smart filters to find specific media based on their metadata.
Collaborate with partners or clients remotely in folder-based Shared Spaces, or share media securely with passwords and expiry dates.
Focus on work without worrying about accidental data loss with automatic backups in the Synology Photos mobile app.

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High-performance connectivity for 4K video and RAW files

Add 10GbE or faster network capability to speed up direct editing of large images and videos directly from your NAS.

Perfect when working with large amounts of RAW files and 4K and higher resolution video projects.

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Organize and collaborate

Synology Drive makes it easy to manage, view, and share your files with others.

Access files your wayYou and your team can access and share files through Windows File Explorer, Mac OS Finder, a web browser, or using our mobile apps.

Granular permissions & sharingWhether you’re sharing files with family or with hundreds of clients, manage your file shares with access rights, password protection, and time limits.

Collaboration made easyBackground file synchronization means no matter who you’re collaborating with or where you’re working from, you will always have access to the latest file versions.

IT made simple

Backing up your data and synchronizing it to another office shouldn’t be hard. Our solutions are designed to be easy to pick up while not compromising on flexibility.

Increase service availability and data protection for your NAS. Learn more
Sync data between your studio and home. Learn more
Extend Wi-Fi coverage while ehancing network security. Learn more

Video case studies

See how content creators and post houses achieve more with Synology.

DGTL-Craft

DGTL-Craft uses a DS1618+ with SSDs and 10Gb Ethernet. This allows them zero-downtime collaboration, blazing fast project offloading, and a solid working drive for demanding projects.
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MLC

See how MLC TV uses Synology’s file sharing and password protection features to streamline and simplify collaboration with clients.
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The Media Bunker

Using a Synology DS2419+ with 10GbE, The Media Bunker has solved their storage, backup, and bandwidth requirements. Five editors can now smoothly edit 4K footage simultaneously.
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	DS1525+	DS1825+	DS3622xs+	FS3410
Form factor	Tower	Tower	Tower	2U Rackmount
Internal / fully expanded drive bays	5 / 15	8 / 18	12 / 36	24
Usable / raw storage capacity	72.8 TB / 100 TB	127.3 TB / 160 TB	181.9 TB / 240 TB	146.4 TB / 168 TB
Fully expanded usable / raw storage capacity	254.7 TB / 300 TB	309.2 TB / 360 TB	680 TB / 720 TB	N/A
Sequential read / write performance (MB/s)	696 / 862	935 / 1,370	1,260 / 1,897	7,048 / 3,421
Networking	2x 2.5GbE ports Optional 10GbE RJ-45	2x 2.5GbE ports Optional 10/25GbE	3x Gigabit, 2x 10GbE RJ-45 Optional 10/25GbE	4x Gigabit, 2x 10GbE RJ-45 Optional 25GbE/40GbE/56GbE
Ideal for	Content and portfolio organization	1-3 direct video editors	Data consolidation for the studio	For larger teams and additional concurrent editors
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DS1525+

Internal / fully expanded drive bays	5 / 15
Usable / raw storage capacity	72.8 TB / 100 TB
Fully expanded usable / raw storage capacity	254.7 TB / 300 TB
Sequential read / write performance (MB/s)	696 / 862
Networking	2x 2.5GbE ports Optional 10GbE RJ-45
Ideal for	Content and portfolio organization
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DS1825+

Internal / fully expanded drive bays	8 / 18
Usable / raw storage capacity	127.3 TB / 160 TB
Fully expanded usable / raw storage capacity	309.2 TB / 360 TB
Sequential read / write performance (MB/s)	935 / 1,370
Networking	2x 2.5GbE ports Optional 10/25GbE
Ideal for	1-3 direct video editors
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DS3622xs+

Internal / fully expanded drive bays	12 / 36
Usable / raw storage capacity	181.9 TB / 240 TB
Fully expanded usable / raw storage capacity	680 TB / 720 TB
Sequential read / write performance (MB/s)	1,260 / 1,897
Networking	3x Gigabit, 2x 10GbE RJ-45 Optional 10/25GbE
Ideal for	Data consolidation for the studio
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FS3410

Internal / fully expanded drive bays	24
Usable / raw storage capacity	146.4 TB / 168 TB
Fully expanded usable / raw storage capacity	N/A
Sequential read / write performance (MB/s)	7,048 / 3,421
Networking	4x Gigabit, 2x 10GbE RJ-45 Optional 25GbE/40GbE/56GbE
Ideal for	For larger teams and additional concurrent editors
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Notes:On supported models only. Performance improvement will depend on system, client, and network environments. Please refer to our compatibility list for validated adapters.LFF = Large form factor, 3.5” drives; SFF = Small form factor, 2.5” drivesUsing 20 TB drives: RAID 5 for DS1525+ and DS1825+, RAID 6 for DS3622xs+. Using 7 TB drives: One storage pool with a RAID 6 group for FS3410. Actual capacity may very dependent on configuration. Volume limitations apply.Using 20 TB drives: DS1525+ and DS1825+ with the maximum number of supported DX525 Expansion Units using RAID 5 plus internal capacity. DS3622xs+ with the maximum number of supported DX1222 expansion units using RAID 6 plus internal capacity. Using 7 TB drives: FS3410 using a RAID 6 group. Volume limitations apply.Please refer to the performance page for performance testing details.