# MyPhotoWatch — View photos and image on Watch

> View and transfer iPhone photos and videos to Apple Watch. (iPhone/iPad app by kim juyoung.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myphotowatch/id6502439372 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [kim juyoung](https://appshunter.io/developer/918406157)
- Category: Utilities, Graphics & Design
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean
- Released: 2024-05-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myphotowatch/id6502439372/reviews.md

## What is MyPhotoWatch?

Apps for viewing images on Apple Watch
Transfer photos and videos from iPhone to Apple Watch

This app allows you to transfer photos from your iPhone to the Apple Watch and view them on the Apple Watch.

Send and view general image files
You can transfer and view the captured photos in Photos on your iPhone.

Supports zoom in and zoom out in the watch app (zoom in and out button)
Check photos while switching back and forth between pages.

You can transfer video recorded on your iPhone to your watch. (Video quality and capacity change)
Volume and navigation with Apple Watch's digital crown

The watch app can be run alone, but
An iPhone app is required to send image files to the Apple Watch.

Please make sure you have an Apple Watch before purchasing the app.
The iPhone app does not support viewing images or photos.
The iPhone app transfers image files and photos to a connected Apple Watch.

**Features**
- Device: Apple Watch (WatchOS 10+), iPhone (iOS 17+)
- Image files: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, bmp, tif, tiff
- webp and avif formats: Convert to jpg format and send (Apple Watch does not support this format)
- Zoom in and out: Zoom in and out of content using the zoom in/zoom out buttons.
- Page mode: Switch pages back and forth and go to a specific page
- Vertical mode: Navigate pages by scrolling up and down in the list
- Runs alone on Apple Watch, iPhone app required for file transfer
- Hide and display various menus and buttons by touching the content screen
- App screen brightness
- App Lock: Only possible when the watch is password-protected

- iPhone photo transfer: Transfer photos from iPhone to watch (convert to jpg format and transfer)
- iPhone photo transfer: Take photos on iPhone and transfer them to the watch (convert to jpg format and transfer)
- iPhone video transfer: Transfer video recorded on iPhone to watch (change video quality and capacity)
- GIF/Webp file animation effects are not currently supported.

** Supports ZIP/RAR/CBZ/CBR **
- Ability to view images in compressed files
- Browse and open compressed files on your iPhone on the watch without transferring files to the watch
- The paired iPhone and Apple Watch must be in close proximity, and the app must be installed and run on your iPhone
- Image quality will be adjusted.

** Direct Photo **
- Ability to view photos in iPhone Photos directly on Apple Watch
- Access, browse, and open iPhone Photos on Watch without transferring files to Watch
- Paired iPhone and Apple Watch must be in close proximity, and the app must be installed and run on iPhone
- Photo permission required on iPhone app
- Image quality is adjusted, and videos or moving images are not supported.

** Search "MyPhotoWatch" on YouTube to watch a simple usage video. ** 

Our app does not provide separate image files. Image files can be viewed by inserting the file stored by the app user into the app.

## Key features

- Transfer photos and videos from iPhone to Apple Watch
- View various image file formats on watch
- Zoom in/out and page navigation on watch
- View images within compressed files (ZIP/RAR/CBZ/CBR)
- Directly access iPhone Photos on Apple Watch
- App lock with watch password protection


## Frequently asked questions about MyPhotoWatch

### What is MyPhotoWatch?

MyPhotoWatch is an application designed to allow users to view photos and videos from their iPhone directly on their Apple Watch. It enables the transfer of various image file types and supports features like zooming and page navigation on the watch.

### How does MyPhotoWatch transfer photos?

The companion iPhone app is required to transfer image files and photos to your Apple Watch. The app converts supported formats to JPG for transfer and adjusts video quality and capacity for video transfers.

### What image formats does MyPhotoWatch support?

MyPhotoWatch supports JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, and TIFF formats. For WebP and AVIF, it converts them to JPG format before sending to the Apple Watch, as these formats are not natively supported by the watch.

### Can I view photos directly from my iPhone without transferring them?

Yes, MyPhotoWatch offers a 'Direct Photo' feature that allows you to browse and open photos from your iPhone Photos directly on your Apple Watch without needing to transfer files beforehand. This requires photo permission on the iPhone app.

### Does MyPhotoWatch support viewing compressed files?

Yes, MyPhotoWatch supports viewing images within compressed files such as ZIP, RAR, CBZ, and CBR directly on your watch. You can browse and open these files on your iPhone and then view them on your watch without transferring the files.

### What are the device requirements for MyPhotoWatch?

MyPhotoWatch requires an Apple Watch running WatchOS 10 or later and an iPhone running iOS 17 or later. The iPhone app is necessary for file transfer, although the watch app can run independently for viewing transferred content.

### How much does MyPhotoWatch cost?

MyPhotoWatch is a paid application, priced at $4.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions mentioned for this application.

### Does MyPhotoWatch have ads?

No, MyPhotoWatch does not contain advertisements. The application is a one-time purchase and is ad-free.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2025-11-17

- Fixed an issue where the app would crash after selecting a video from Photos.

### 1.7 — 2025-11-11

- Fixed reported crashes and bugs.

### 1.6 — 2024-06-28

- Added "Direct Photo" feature: View photos in iPhone Photos directly on Apple Watch

### 1.5 — 2024-06-23

- Fixed file names in the Watch app to be cut off in the middle when they are long
- Added the ability to view images in compressed files on a paired iPhone on the watch
- Added page orientation options and features

### 1.4 — 2024-05-29

- Fixed the phenomenon of folders being included in the viewer list in subfolders
- Added a function to save the location of the last image read in the list
- Convert Webp and Avif formats to jpg format and transmit
- Added vertical scrolling

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