01 — Phone
iPhone
RequiresiOS 26 or later
- Allow access to all photos for albums to sync
- Captions and keywords sync on iOS 27
iPhone · Android · Mac
Get
sync.photos
Install it on every device you want in sync. Same library on iPhone, Android and Mac.
02 — Phone
Android
RequiresAndroid 11 or later
- Choose Allow all for photos and videos
- Albums appear as folders in your gallery
03 — Computer
Mac
RequiresmacOS 26 or later
- Syncs with the Photos app on your Mac
- Stays in the menu bar, ready when your phones are on the same Wi-Fi
04 — Pairing tips
Before the first big sync.
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04.1 — Home
Do the first big sync at home
Put both devices on the same Wi-Fi and plug them in. The first sync moves the most and is fastest nearby.
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04.2 — Numbers
Check the six numbers
Only tap Codes match when both screens show the same digits. It’s what keeps strangers out.
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04.3 — Review
Size, time and space come first
Review shows the total size, the time left in plain words and the free space on both devices before you start. Make room if it’s tight.
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04.4 — Internet
Keep the app open for internet syncs
Over the internet, open sync.photos on both devices. Nearby, keeping it open is the fastest way through a big sync.