Backup My Photo Backup My Photo for iOS

Back Up Photos Your Way

Backup My Photo automatically backs up your iPhone photos to your own server—at home or anywhere via iCloud. No cloud subscriptions, no monthly fees, complete privacy.

Backup My Photo iOS app

Backup My Photo iOS Features

Everything you need to manage your photo backups

Backup Progress

One-Tap Backup

See your backup progress at a glance. Free up iPhone storage with photos safely stored on your server.

Photo Map

Photo Map

Browse your photos by location. See where your memories were captured on an interactive map.

Backup Review

Backup Review

Review synced photos and choose what to keep locally or unsync to save space.

Settings

Auto Backup

Configure automatic backups on WiFi or while charging. Set it and forget it.

Server Discovery

Easy Server Setup

Servers are discovered automatically on WiFi. Add iCloud for remote backup from anywhere.

Why Backup My Photo?

Take control of your photo backups

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Complete Privacy

Your photos stay on your devices. No third-party cloud storage, no data mining, no surprises.

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Automatic Backup

New photos backup automatically whenever you're connected to your server—on WiFi or via iCloud.

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iCloud Remote Access

Back up photos from anywhere using iCloud relay. No port forwarding or network configuration needed.

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Photo Map

Browse your backed-up photos on an interactive map. Relive memories by location.

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AI-Powered Search

Search photos and videos by describing what's in them. Find "sunset at beach" or "kids playing soccer" instantly.

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Disaster Recovery

Your photos are safe even if your iPhone is lost, stolen, or damaged. Restore everything to a new device.

Backup My Photo Backup My Photo for Mac

Your Photos, Safe and Sound

Backup My Photo turns your Mac into a secure home for all your photos. It runs quietly in the background, always ready to receive photos from your iPhone. Your memories stay on your own computer—private, protected, and always accessible.

  • Private by Design—your photos never leave your home. Only devices signed into your iCloud account can connect.
  • Always Protected—lost your iPhone? Dropped it in water? Your photos are safe on your Mac, ready to restore to a new device.
  • Extra Backup Option—automatically copy everything to an external drive for extra peace of mind.
  • Smart Search Built-in—find any photo by describing what's in it. Search works right from your iPhone.
  • Stays Up to Date—switch WiFi networks? Backup My Photo adapts automatically. No need to reconfigure anything.
  • Set It and Forget It—runs silently in your menu bar. Launch at login and it's always ready.
Download for Mac
Backup My Photo menu bar app

How It Works

Get started in minutes

1

Install Backup My Photo

Download and run Backup My Photo on your Mac. Choose a folder for photo storage.

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Get Backup My Photo iOS

Install Backup My Photo on your iPhone. It automatically discovers your server on WiFi.

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Backup Photos

Photos backup automatically to your Mac. Browse them anytime in the Backup My Photo app.

It Just Works

Sign in to the same iCloud account on your iPhone and Mac—that's it. Everything else is automatic.

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USB Cable

The fastest way to backup. Just plug your iPhone into your Mac with a cable. Backup My Photo detects the connection instantly and backs up at maximum speed.

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WiFi

When both devices are on the same WiFi, they find each other automatically. No setup, no configuration—just connect to WiFi and your photos start backing up.

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Cellular

Away from home? Your iPhone backs up over cellular through iCloud. Whether you're traveling or just out for the day, your photos are always protected.

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Auto-Switch

Backup My Photo automatically picks the fastest available connection. Plug in a USB cable mid-backup? It switches instantly. Unplug? It continues over WiFi. Seamless.

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Requirements

Backup My Photo iOS

iOS 17.0+ / iPhone

Backup My Photo Mac

macOS 14.0+ / Apple Silicon or Intel

iCloud Account

Required on both devices