Unfortunately, there is no syncing option. But since the other day, I've been testing the backup feature successfully , I might add , so I'm going to keep it. Perhaps The Goigke Photo team will listen to you! It also should maintain any changes made on the cloud back to the pc. No drag and drop, I cannot look at the photos I am renaming, I cannot rename photos I am looking at etc. Backup is also a breeze: just drag and drop the files to an external drive.
Is there a way to keep the metadata? Like most tech fans, we run a little short on patience. Automatically backup all your photos and videos. Amazon Photos for Desktop lets you back up, upload, download, and sync files on your computer without connecting to the Amazon Photos website. Access to multiple cloud storage solutions in a Dropbox-like way with a single client program. If you are an Apple family, the iCloud Photo Library is deeply integrated into all of your devices and keeps your original photos safe and easily accessible across multiple devices.
What else is out there for cloud storage in that price range and how does it compare? However, if you looking to just sync documents back and forth between clients forgoing the data sitting on Amazon in an encrypted state than it does do this now. She writes the weekly Get Organized column, with tips on keeping your digital life tidy and tidying up your real life using technology. Amazon Drive also lets you throttle upload and download speeds if you find sync impacting your system resources. And when it comes time to share a file or two, you can do so via email or by copying a public link, but you can't share entire folders, and there are no options for password-protecting the shared data or putting other security wrappers on it, like you can with. If you think of Amazon Cloud Drive as a boutique service for backing up only your photos and nothing else, it's a wonderful and simple solution. That would be impossible without enormous fees from any other Cloud Backup. Amazon Prime members get unlimited space for images.
Other than experimenting with some photos via a tablet, I had yet to really dive into Amazon Cloud Drive, which has operated since 2011. All the Canon raw files I tested with showed up as having no date. But till now, its cloud prowess has mostly been limited to developers and companies. Amazon cloud drive is a scam as far as I am concerned. Here are five big-name options that, depending on your needs, might be the ideal solution. But I'd recommend reading the fine print well for the service agreement in case your data gets lost. At least their sync process actually works! I have a photo library dating back to 1999.
With the , you can access and download pics to your computer. The Amazon Drive cloud utilizes the same server network that Amazon uses for Amazon S3 and its own internal data. The iCloud-powered photo library means using the Photos app on all devices, including the Mac and iPhone. You can upload individual files up to 48. Take more photos without worrying about storage limits.
Camera backup, search, sort, and the ability to add OneDrive for Business accounts are available only on devices running Android 4. It's better to just use the Web app entirely and not bother installing the desktop apps at all. I found organization to be a little frustrating. And if you'd rather upload your photos to a more photo-specific service, don't forget 's free terabyte of space. Unfortunately, Amazon Drive stumbles out of the gate by failing to encrypt user data at-rest on its servers. Actual upload speeds will depend on your Internet connection, but even with a fast connection it will take some time.
Their terms of use are more geared toward working pros than those of Prime Photos. Plus, you can build your own personal albums, or create shared albums that others can access via a link. I am one of the folks who went with Google for their features, one of which is Face Tagging. At the bottom of the page you will find sharing, download, and delete buttons. With OneDrive for Business, you also get storage for your work files so you can share and collaborate on them with other people at your work or school. This method of file copying produces faster syncs because it only copies the parts of files that changed rather than retransmitting the entire file. Drawbacks to Prime Photos Overall, the drawbacks are fairly few: The browser interface is basic.
Others automatically upload smartphone pictures as soon as they are taken, which means not worrying about shifting around files back and forth. Two views of the iPhone app in use. Having a Google account can be beneficial if you want to use the company's cloud storage to back up your photos. All metadata except detected faces is synced. It is ideal for taking your pictures one step further.
So it's more like direct saves to the source. It's in some that's worth reading. When I noticed I already had tens of thousands of copies of some files. Note the small buttons just below the image for sharing, downloading, and deleting. Usually I take pictures with my camera, then drop them into a folder on Window box.