Release Notes for Synology Photos

Important Note

1. The version is expected to be available in all regions within the next few days. The actual time of release may vary slightly depending on the region.

Compatibility & Installation

1. Synology Photos 1.8.1 requires DSM 7.2 and above.

Bug Fixed

1. Fixed an issue where face recognition failed to function properly for some users.
2. Fixed an issue in version 1.8.0 where videos moved from Personal Space to Shared Space might not display properly in Timeline View.
3. Fixed an issue where the Synology Photos web portal might get stuck at the repairing status after updating to version 1.8.0 when the Synology NAS has a large number of user accounts.
4. Fixed an issue where identical folder names might interrupt backup.
5. Fixed an issue where Hyper Backup was unable to properly back up and restore settings of album covers. This fix will apply to album cover created after updating the package to this version or above.
6. Fixed an issue where new photos might not be automatically added to conditional albums sourced from Shared Space.
7. Fixed an issue where downloading items from shared albums might cause an error.

This update was recalled on 2025/07/23, due to the identified issue that may cause Synology Photos to malfunction.

Compatibility & Installation

1. Synology Photos 1.8.0 requires DSM 7.2 and above.

What's New

1. Supports stacking similar items, viewable in Timeline and the Album page.
2. Supports tagging faces manually.
3. Supports manual generation for item previews when they are unable to display properly.
4. Supports object recognition on the following Synology NAS models on x86 and RTD1619B platforms with 2 GB of RAM:
   • Plus series: DS423+, DS723+, DS720+, DS420+, DS220+, DS718+, DS218+, DS1817+, DS1517+ (2G), DS716+, DS716+II, DS916+, RS822+, RS822RP+, RS422+, RS820+, RS820RP+, RS1219+, RS818+, RS818RP+, RS2416+, RS2416RP+
   • Value series: DS423, DS223, DS1517, RS819, RS816, DS418play
   • J series: DS620slim
5. Enhanced object recognition performance for Synology NAS models with 2 GB of RAM on the RTD1619B platform (including DS423 and DS223).
6. Supports streaming MP4 videos with VP9 codec in original quality (Note: Safari does not support VP9 Profile 3 videos).
7. Supports customizing the background image on the login page.

Bug Fixed

1. Fixed an issue where zooming in on 360-degree photos might result in low quality.
2. Fixed an issue where the user list in permission settings might not display properly when a large number of user accounts are on the Synology NAS.
3. Fixed an issue where ZIP files might not be accessible on Linux after download.
4. Fixed an issue where loading items in Shared Space might take a long time when subfolders contain a large number of files.
5. Fixed an issue where batch-editing tags might not be successful.
6. Fixed an issue where videos might be sorted into the wrong time folder after upload.
7. Fixed an issue where the creation of folders might be stuck and unresponsive.
8. Fixed an issue where WebP, GIF, and RAW format photos might not display correctly when zooming in.
9. Fixed an issue where back-and-forth arrows might be unresponsive in lightbox mode when editing tags with filters applied.
10. Fixed an issue where certain metadata information in the More section might not display correctly.
11. Fixed an issue where Live Photos downloaded from third-party apps might display as separate photo and video files.

macOS

1. Fixed an issue where videos uploaded from Mac via SMB might not be played.

Important Note

1. The version is expected to be available in all regions within the next few days. The actual time of release may vary slightly depending on the region.

Compatibility & Installation

1. Synology Photos 1.7.1 requires DSM 7.2 and above.

Bug Fixed

1. Fixed an issue where Live Photos might not display correctly in shared albums.

Important Note

1. The version is expected to be available in all regions within the next few days. The actual time of release may vary slightly depending on the region.

Compatibility & Installation

1. Synology Photos 1.3.4 requires DSM 7.0 - 7.1.

What's New

1. Supports using Synology Image Assistant to view HEIC photos and HEVC (H.265) videos that are newly uploaded through the Synology Photos web portal, File Station, or SMB. This improves the efficiency of media file processing while reducing unnecessary server resource usage.
   
   Synology Image Assistant is available on computers and phones:

• Windows/macOS: Synology Image Assistant works as a browser extension (for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari) and a desktop app*, and both must be installed. This toolkit can generate additional JPEG previews and compressed videos for HEIC, HEVC, and other less-compatible formats.
• iOS/Android: Image Assistant is a function in the latest Synology Photos mobile app, which can resolve display issues by generating additional JPEG previews for newly added HEIC and HEVC formats, regardless of how they were uploaded.
  
  For more information about the Synology Image Assistant toolkit, please refer to this tutorial.
  
  *Depending on your setup, you may need to update to Windows 11 version 22H2 or purchase the HEVC Video Extensions from Microsoft.

Bug Fixed

1. Fixed an issue where setting access permissions for folders in Shared Space might not be successful.
2. Fixed an issue where folder items in Shared Space might take a long time to load.
3. Fixed a security vulnerability regarding permissions (CWE-862).
4. Fixed an issue where facial recognition might be stuck and stop processing.
5. Fixed an issue where HEIC photos taken with certain iPhone models running iOS 18 might not display metadata correctly on the Synology Photos web portal.

Important Note

1. The version is expected to be available in all regions within the next few days. The actual time of release may vary slightly depending on the region.

Compatibility & Installation

1. Synology Photos 1.7.1 requires DSM 7.2 and above.

Bug Fixed

1. Fixed an issue where JPEG files uploaded via Chrome on certain Mac models might incorrectly display with black boxes.
2. Fixed an issue where HEVC videos might not play correctly when accessed through a share link sent via LINE.
3. Fixed an issue where signing in via CAS SSO might not be successful.
4. Fixed an issue where Live Photos might display as separate photo and video files.
5. Fixed an issue where items were still accessible in an album after removing the shared folder's viewing permission.
6. Fixed an issue where an unavailable option for video quality might appear after moving videos to another folder.
7. Fixed an issue where items without their taken time might be auto-sorted into the wrong month folder.

Important Note

1. This version is an important security update and will be automatically installed if Auto-update for important versions is enabled for packages in Package Center.

Fixed Issues

1. Fixed a security vulnerability (Synology-SA-24:19 Synology Photos).

Important Note

1. This version is an important security update and will be automatically installed if Auto-update for important versions is enabled for packages in Package Center.

Fixed Issues

1. Fixed a security vulnerability (Synology-SA-24:19 Synology Photos).

Important Note

1. As support for media codecs is widespread on end devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs, Synology Photos will offload media processing of HEIC photos and HEVC (H.265) videos from Synology NAS to the client devices starting from this version.

Compatibility & Installation

1. Synology Photos 1.7.0 requires DSM 7.2.2 and above.
2. Starting with this version, you will need to install Synology Image Assistant to view HEIC photos and HEVC (H.265) videos that are newly uploaded through the Synology Photos web portal, File Station, or SMB. Otherwise, these files may not display properly in the web portal and TV app. Nevertheless, HEIC and HEVC files uploaded or backed up through the Synology Photos mobile app are unaffected and will continue to display correctly.
   
   Synology Image Assistant is available on computers and phones:

• Windows/macOS: Synology Image Assistant works as a browser extension (for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari) and a desktop app*, and both must be installed. This toolkit can generate additional JPEG previews and compressed videos for HEIC, HEVC, and other less-compatible formats.
• iOS/Android: Image Assistant is a function in the latest Synology Photos mobile app, which can resolve display issues by generating additional JPEG previews for newly added HEIC and HEVC formats, regardless of how they were uploaded.
  
  For more information about the Synology Image Assistant toolkit, please refer to this tutorial.
  
  *Depending on your setup, you may need to update to Windows 11 version 22H2 or purchase the HEVC Video Extensions from Microsoft.

What's New

1. Supports reading and writing XMP and IPTC metadata.

Bug Fixed

1. Fixed an issue where the metadata of HEIC photos might not display properly.
2. Fixed an issue where photos taken with Google Pixel devices could display the upload time instead of the correct capture time.
3. Fixed an issue where signing in to the Synology Photos web portal via SAML SSO might not be successful.
4. Fixed an security vulnerability (Synology-SA-24:14 Synology Photos).

Compatibility & Installation

1. Synology Photos 1.6.2 requires DSM 7.2 and above.

Bug fixed

1. Fixed an issue where data correction for face and object recognition might interrupt HDD hibernation.
2. Fixed an issue where deleting a large number of photos in File Station might occupy system resources and postpone other tasks.
3. Enhanced the user interface of the menu to accommodate the dimensions of a web browser.
4. Fixed an issue where re-indexing Motion Photo might not be able to generate metadata successfully.
5. Minor bug fixes.

Compatibility & Installation

1. Synology Photos 1.6.1 requires DSM 7.2 and above.

Bug fixed

1. Fixed an issue where the album list might not be scrolled down properly.
2. Fixed an issue where indexing identified faces might take a longer time to open Synology Photos after the update.
3. Fixed an issue where albums shared by others might not be downloaded or the photos in these albums might not be zoomed in or out properly.
4. Fixed an issue where videos might not be played in the album shared by others while using the mobile app.

Compatibility & Installation

1. Synology Photos 1.6.0 requires DSM 7.2 and above.

What's New

1. Enhanced the display of Photos, Albums, and Sharing tabs on the web portal.
2. Supports hiding subject categories in the Subjects albums.
3. Supports switching display themes: light mode, dark mode, auto-switching.
4. Supports converting photos to JPEG on download.
5. Enhanced the user experience of sharing in albums.

Bug fixed

1. Fixed an issue where printing a photo in lightbox mode from a browser might crop the photo.
2. Fixed an issue where reassigning faces to other names might not perform properly.
3. Fixed an issue where using Chrome or Safari on an iOS mobile device and switching to desktop mode to open Synology Photos might not display correctly.
4. Minor bug fixes.

What's New

1. Supports automatically creating albums based on object recognition, enabling quick photo search using keywords.
2. Supports viewing time and location information of photos in lightbox mode.
3. Adjusted the label display in lightbox mode to be sorted alphabetically.

Bug fixed

1. Fixed an issue where object recognition could not perform properly after updating the package on models with the AMD CPU platform.
2. Fixed an issue where invalid photo information might cause an error.
3. Fixed an issue where the migration of facial recognition photos might be interrupted due to deleted or hidden faces.
4. Fixed an issue where slideshow might pause when playing videos.
5. Minor bug fixes.

Known Issues and Limitations

1. Object recognition is only supported on certain models. Please refer to this article for the full list.

What's New

1. Supports automatically creating albums based on object recognition, enabling quick photo search using keywords.
2. Supports viewing time and location information of photos in lightbox mode.
3. Adjusted the label display in lightbox mode to be sorted alphabetically.

Bug fixed

1. Fixed an issue where invalid photo information might cause an error.
2. Fixed an issue where the migration of facial recognition photos might be interrupted due to deleted or hidden faces.
3. Fixed an issue where slideshow might pause when playing videos.
4. Minor bug fixes.

Known Issues and Limitations

1. Object recognition is only supported on certain models. Please refer to this article for the full list.

Bug Fixed

1. Fixed an issue where backing up photo via Hyper Backup might fail after upgrading to DSM 7.2.

Compatibility & Installation

1. Synology Photos 1.4.0-0458 requires DSM 7.2 and above.

What's New

1. Supports displaying WebP files and Android Motion Photo.
2. Supports showing all accessible albums in the Albums tab, including those you created and those shared by others.
3. Supports filtering the Photo Request list by subject.
4. Supports right-clicking to select photos.

Bug fixed

1. Fixed an issue where photos uploaded to the home/Photos folder through File Station might not be indexed properly.
2. Fixed an issue where thumbnails might not be displayed properly when uploading a large amount of HEIC files.
3. Fixed an issue where the system might not be able to fully load due to invalid email or nickname formats.
4. Minor bug fixes.

Fixed Issues

1. Fixed an issue where users might not be able to update Synology Photos after deleting an album.
2. Enhanced compatibility to display information on photos taken by certain camera models.

What’s New

1. Supports deleting original files in albums.
2. Supports moving and copying photos in the search results.
3. Supports showing the detailed copy, skip, and renaming status in the task queue.

Bug fixed

1. Fixed an issue where DS414j models cannot run Synology Photos after updating to DSM 7.1.1.
2. Fixed an issue where domain/LDAP users might not be able to use Synology Photos.
3. Fixed an issue where performing a large amount of tasks might slow the user interface.
4. Fixed an issue where long file names might not be completely displayed in the task queue.
5. Fixed an issue where additional folders might be created when the subject of Photo Request ends with a space.
6. Fixed an issue where deleting a photo in Timeline or Folder View might trigger a wrong pop-up message that shows the album does not exist.
7. Minor bug fixes.

What's New

1. Supports creating Photo Request links to collect photos from other users and guests.
2. Supports using customized domain names as the prefix of share links.

Bug Fixed

1. Enhanced the speed of merging facial recognition results.
2. Fixed an issue where running the package might cause high system resource usage.
3. Fixed an issue where photos might not be indexed properly.
4. Fixed an issue where letter case might affect search results.
5. Fixed an issue where labels might not be added to photos correctly.
6. Minor bug fixes.

Compatibility and Installation

1. Updated to be compatible with Advanced Media Extensions 2.0 to display HEIC files and Live Photos. Learn more

What's New

1. Supports changing folder covers.
2. Supports searching for folders.
3. Supports showing the albums shared by others in search results.
4. Allows users to select albums shared by others to which they have Provider permissions when adding photos to albums.
5. Enhanced the accuracy of facial recognition.

Bug Fixed

1. Fixed an issue where users might not be able to scroll down or view the Access Permission page of Shared Space.
2. Fixed an issue where the migration of facial recognition results might stop during the process.
3. Fixed an issue where guests might not be able to view the folder tree in the left panel.
4. Minor bug fixes.

Important Note

1. We modified the permission setting rules for Shared Space folders. Please refer to this article for the details.

What's New

1. Optimized the browsing experience for opening share links from mobile devices.
2. Supports rating photos.
3. Supports sorting albums.
4. Supports setting users' access permissions of Share Space folders in batch.
5. Supports applying privacy-related settings to subfolders.
6. Supports limiting the sharing ability of non-admin users.
7. Enhanced the searching mechanism to find more results that match the keywords.

Bug Fixed

1. Minor bug fixes.

Fixed Issues

1. Fixed an issue where running the package might cause high system resource usage.
2. Fixed an issue where facial recognition might stop unexpectedly or show incorrect results.
3. Fixed an issue where the package migration might stop or be incomplete.
4. Fixed an issue where photos cannot be uploaded normally when the People album is enabled.
5. Fixed an issue where video thumbnails might not be displayed properly.

Important note

Synology Photos 1.0.0-0190 is updated on July 20 to fix issues including the migration of facial recognition results might not be completed successfully.

Compatibility and Installation

1. Synology Photos is compatible with DSM 7.0 and above.
2. If Node.js v12, Synology Application Service, and Advanced Media Extensions were not installed, the system will automatically install them after the update to ensure package functionality.
3. The mobile apps DS photo and Moments are not compatible with Synology Photos. If you would like to use Synology Photos on your mobile devices, please install the iOS/Android apps.

What's New

1. Synology Photos is a next-generation photo management package with rich organizing features and a fresh interface.
2. Supports displaying photos and videos in chronological order or by folder structure.
3. Supports the Quick Filter feature that searches for specific photos according to set conditions.
4. Supports automatically creating albums based on facial recognition results, geolocations, tags, videos, and recently added photos.
5. Supports conditional albums that automatically add matching photos according to set conditions.
6. Supports customizable album sharing features, including public sharing options and permissions that allow selected users to view, download, or add photos.
7. Supports protecting public share links with passwords and expiration dates.
8. Supports generating thumbnails via web browsers to reduce server load during photo uploads.
9. Supports editing the date, time, description, and tags of photos.
10. Supports customizable permission settings of Shared Space folders.
11. Supports the exclusion of uploading and displaying specified file extensions.
12. Supports backing up and restoring the package via Hyper Backup.
13. Enhanced the overall photo index and display performance of Photo Station and Synology Moments.
14. To learn more, please refer to the technical specifications.

Bug fixed

1. Fixed an issue where the migration of facial recognition results might not be completed successfully.
2. Fixed an issue where Live Photos cannot be moved from Personal Space to Shared Space.
3. Fixed an issue where photos containing merged people cannot be moved from Personal Space to Shared Space.
4. Fixed an issue where certain facial recognition results might not be displayed.
5. Fixed an issue where certain H.264 videos cannot be played.
6. Enhanced the performance of removing photos in the People album.
7. Fixed an issue where the recognition of certain locations in Denmark might be slightly offset.

Known Issues and Limitations

1. Please refer to this article for the differences between Synology Photos, Photo Station, and Synology Moments.
2. Facial recognition is only supported on certain models. Please refer to this article for the full list.
3. Synology Photos does not support Synology Photo Station Uploader.
4. Synology Photos does not support the DAT video format.
5. After updating to DSM 7.0, Hyper Backup tasks that include Synology Moments and Photo Station will no longer back up the two packages. Please set the original tasks to back up Synology Photos instead.

Compatibility and Installation

1. Synology Photos is compatible with DSM 7.0 and above.
2. If Node.js v12, Synology Application Service, and Advanced Media Extensions were not installed, the system will automatically install them after the update to ensure package functionality.
3. The mobile apps DS photo and Moments are not compatible with Synology Photos. If you would like to use Synology Photos on your mobile devices, please install the iOS/Android apps.

What's New

1. Synology Photos is a next-generation photo management package with rich organizing features and a fresh interface.
2. Supports displaying photos and videos in chronological order or by folder structure.
3. Supports the Quick Filter feature that searches for specific photos according to set conditions.
4. Supports automatically creating albums based on facial recognition results, geolocations, tags, videos, and recently added photos.
5. Supports conditional albums that automatically add matching photos according to set conditions.
6. Supports customizable album sharing features, including public sharing options and permissions that allow selected users to view, download, or add photos.
7. Supports protecting public share links with passwords and expiration dates.
8. Supports generating thumbnails via web browsers to reduce server load during photo uploads.
9. Supports editing the date, time, description, and tags of photos.
10. Supports customizable permission settings of Shared Space folders.
11. Supports the exclusion of uploading and displaying specified file extensions.
12. Supports backing up and restoring the package via Hyper Backup.
13. Enhanced the overall photo index and display performance of Photo Station and Synology Moments.
14. To learn more, please refer to the technical specifications.

Bug fixed

1. Fixed an issue where certain newly uploaded photos might not display properly.
2. Fixed an issue where the migration of facial recognition results might not complete successfully.
3. Fixed an issue where the photos shown in conditional albums might not match the set conditions.
4. Fixed an issue where videos might not be uploaded or backed up successfully via Synology Photos mobile app.
5. Fixed an issue where photos might not display properly in Timeline View under certain conditions.
6. Fixed an issue where the download function might not work properly when users browse albums via share links.
7. Fixed an issue where album sharing settings might not display properly when certain ad-blocking browser extensions (e.g., AdGuard) are enabled.
8. Fixed an issue where users might not be able to reassign a person's photo to another person when the photo is the only one left in the original people album.

Known Issues and Limitations

1. Please refer to this article for the differences between Synology Photos, Photo Station, and Synology Moments.
2. Facial recognition is only supported on certain models. Please refer to this article for the full list.
3. Synology Photos does not support Synology Photo Station Uploader.
4. Synology Photos does not support the DAT video format.
5. After updating to DSM 7.0, Hyper Backup tasks that include Synology Moments and Photo Station will no longer back up the two packages. Please set the original tasks to back up Synology Photos instead.

Compatibility and Installation

1. Synology Photos is compatible with DSM 7.0 and above.
2. If Node.js v12, Synology Application Service, and Advanced Media Extensions were not installed, the system will automatically install them after the update to ensure package functionality.
3. The mobile apps DS photo and Moments are not compatible with Synology Photos. If you would like to use Synology Photos on your mobile devices, please install the iOS/Android apps.

What's New

1. Synology Photos is a next-generation photo management package with rich organizing features and a fresh interface.
2. Supports displaying photos and videos in chronological order or by folder structure.
3. Supports the Quick Filter feature that searches for specific photos according to set conditions.
4. Supports automatically creating albums based on facial recognition results, geolocations, tags, videos, and recently added photos.
5. Supports conditional albums that automatically add matching photos according to set conditions.
6. Supports customizable album sharing features, including public sharing options and permissions that allow selected users to view, download, or add photos.
7. Supports protecting public share links with passwords and expiration dates.
8. Supports generating thumbnails via web browsers to reduce server load during photo uploads.
9. Supports editing the date, time, description, and tags of photos.
10. Supports customizable permission settings of Shared Space folders.
11. Supports the exclusion of uploading and displaying specified file extensions.
12. Supports backing up and restoring the package via Hyper Backup.
13. Enhanced the overall photo index and display performance of Photo Station and Synology Moments.
14. To learn more, please refer to the technical specifications.

Known Issues and Limitations

1. Please refer to this article for the differences between Synology Photos, Photo Station, and Synology Moments.
2. Facial recognition is only supported on certain models. Please refer to this article for the full list.
3. Synology Photos does not support Synology Photo Station Uploader.
4. Synology Photos does not support the DAT video format.
5. After updating to DSM 7.0, Hyper Backup tasks that include Synology Moments and Photo Station will no longer back up the two packages. Please set the original tasks to back up Synology Photos instead.