DSPhoto Backup
Synology Photos Backup
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Auto backup photos & videos to your Synology NAS • Works with DSM 6 & 7 • Background sync • Browse NAS files • Clean local storage • Secure & private
Automatically backup 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 sync 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
• 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
LOCAL STORAGE CLEANER
• Identify large photos and videos consuming space
• Detect and remove similar/duplicate photos
• Find screenshots and optimize library
• Clean contacts, events, and reminders
• Battery optimization tips and guides
• Free up iPhone storage after backup
EASY TO USE
• Quick setup in minutes - no technical knowledge required
• Monitor backup 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 a subscription (monthly/annual) or lifetime purchase. Free trial available.
DSPhoto Backup is not affiliated with Synology Inc.
Terms: https://dsphotobackup.app/resources/terms.html
more == 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 19 Mar
== 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 24 Feb
== 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 15 Feb
== 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 7 Feb
== 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 16 Jan
== 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 15 Jan
== 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 8 Jan
== 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 29/11/2025
== 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 28/11/2025
== 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 20/11/2025
== 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 03/11/2025
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 28/10/2025
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 12/05/2025
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 07/04/2025
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 29/01/2025
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 18/01/2025
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 12/01/2025
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 08/07/2024
Smart albums, improvements & fixes:
• Add smart albums support.
• Add support of RAW DNG in original export mode.
• Add pagination for history backup list.
• Improve session stability.
• Improve automatic backup process.
• Improve size unit format.
• Improve login UI & add validate button for 2FA field.
• Improve dark mode colors.
• Fix file original name format (case sensitive).
• Fix network lost during backup.
• Fix crashes on demo mode.
• Fix crash on albums selection setting.
• Fix crash on imported sources selection.
• Fix backup history wrong completed status.
• Fix crash during backup when hide completed tasks option enabled.
Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app!
1.4.3 12/05/2024
Improvements & fixes:
• Add export video from live photo option in advanced settings.
• Add backup error message on image preview.
• Fix backup of timelapse & slow-motion videos.
• Fix crash on start backup error popup presentation.
Albums backup support & more:
• Add album support! You can now include albums in your backup!
• Add library exclude advanced filter options.
• Add library exclude albums options.
• Add German translations. Thank you Michael & Sebastian!
• Improve backup performance & stability.
• Improve login & authentication process, also for sessions with 2FA option enabled.
• Fix application UI on macOS.
• Fix major crashes.
Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app!
1.4.2 08/01/2024
Small fixes:
• Fix include imported photos library filter.
• Fix crash on advanced editing option.
Albums backup support & more:
• Add album support! You can now include albums in your backup!
• Add library exclude advanced filter options.
• Add library exclude albums options.
• Add German translations. Thank you Michael & Sebastian!
• Improve backup performance & stability.
• Improve login & authentication process, also for sessions with 2FA option enabled.
• Fix application UI on macOS.
• Fix major crashes.
Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app!
1.4.1 21/12/2023
Albums backup support & more:
• Add album support! You can now include albums in your backup!
• Add library exclude advanced filter options.
• Add library exclude albums options.
• Add German translations. Thank you Michael & Sebastian!
• Improve backup performance & stability.
• Improve login & authentication process, also for sessions with 2FA option enabled.
• Fix application UI on macOS.
• Fix major crashes.
Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app!
1.4 21/12/2023
Large file support & improvements:
• Add large file support! You can now fully complete your backups with large video & photo files.
• Add advanced setting version & allow cellular data option.
• Add subfolder none option to backup all your files in the same folder.
• Add file name setting type with date & time.
• Add backup failure error description on start action & history detail view.
• Improve history completed tasks stats.
• Improve backup speed & ignored tasks processing.
• Show automatic ignored tasks in task list & enable unignore option on it.
• Authorize login account with few characters.
• Fix import source filter not applied after file size scan analysis.
• Fix broken profile image on SSL issue.
• Fix layout issues on iPhone 15 devices.
• Fix IPV6 QuickConnect direct interface & 2FA device id request.
• Fix QuickConnect process on multiple global quick call fallbacks.
• Fix crash on tasks list during backup.
• Fix crash on reset backup option.
Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app!
1.3.3 31/10/2023
Metadata & improvements:
• Add EXIF metadata on backup files.
• Add HEIC format support.
• Add creation & update dates in uploaded files.
• Add delete option in backup history detail settings.
• Prevent large file size (skipped for now, support in next release).
• Fix background backup process & add new backup frequency setting.
• Fix some crashes & stability improvements.
Thank you for your support and don't hesitate to contact me at contact@dsphotobackup.app!
1.3.2 06/09/2023
== 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!
more Version 2.2.2 19 Mar
Data Not Collected The developer does not collect any data from this app.