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Photos Backup Anywhere
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Photos Backup Anywhere
$9.99one-time
Mac only · macOS 15.1 or later · external-drive or NAS destination · iCloud Photos support
Read 21 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
On the record
- App size and language
- The listing reports a 4 MB size and English language support.apps.apple.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Automatic background backup
- After setup, the app automatically backs up new photos and videos in the background.photosbackup.app · read 21 Oct 2026
- Automatic backups
- When a backup is running, the app scans the library every hour for new or changed items.photosbackup.app · read 9 Oct 2026
- Backup deletion options
- Deleted library items can be ignored, moved to a Deleted Items folder, or deleted from the backup; the delete option is not reversible.photosbackup.app · read 9 Oct 2026
- Backup format
- Files retain original formats and filenames and are arranged in YYYY/MM/DD directories.photosbackup.app · read 21 Oct 2026
- Deletion handling
- Deleted items can be ignored, moved to a Deleted Items folder, or deleted from the backup; deletion is irreversible when the delete option is used.photosbackup.app · read 21 Oct 2026
- Developer and API availability
- The official home, FAQ, privacy, and changelog pages reviewed do not describe a public API, SDK, self-hosting option, or software licence.photosbackup.app · read 21 Oct 2026
- Developer model
- The developer describes the product as an indie Mac app and says he is a solo developer.forums.macrumors.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Device limitation
- A backup can be moved to another folder, external drive, or network location, but continuing backups must run on the same Mac that created it.photosbackup.app · read 9 Oct 2026
- External and NAS storage
- Backups can be stored on Mac-connected volumes, external drives, or NAS and other network storage.photosbackup.app · read 21 Oct 2026
- Family Sharing
- Up to six family members can use the app through Apple Family Sharing.apps.apple.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Format and organization
- Photos and videos are saved in their original formats with original filenames in YYYY/MM/DD directories.photosbackup.app · read 9 Oct 2026
- iCloud integration
- iCloud Photos libraries are supported, including libraries using Optimize Mac Storage.photosbackup.app · read 21 Oct 2026
- iCloud support
- It supports iCloud Photos and can download items missing locally when Optimize Mac Storage is enabled.photosbackup.app · read 9 Oct 2026
- Incremental and resumable
- Large-library backups are incremental and resumable, so a complete run does not have to finish in one session.photosbackup.app · read 21 Oct 2026
- Large libraries
- The FAQ says the app is designed for libraries of 2TB or more.photosbackup.app · read 21 Oct 2026
- Limit: activity logs
- A reviewer requests detailed logs showing files added, moved, or otherwise processed.apps.apple.com · read 21 Oct 2026
- Limit: reported hidden-item issue
- MacRumors users reported that Hidden photos did not appear in their backups despite expectations that hidden content would sync.forums.macrumors.com · read 21 Oct 2026
