# NX MobileAir

> Mobile transfer and FTP upload for professional camera photos. (iPhone/iPad app by Nikon Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-mobileair/id1561345097 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nikon Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/299293370)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 125 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, French (France), Chinese (Simplified, China), American English, Dutch, European Spanish
- Released: 2021-11-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-mobileair/id1561345097/reviews.md

## What is NX MobileAir?

Pro photographers can make their workflow more efficient with NX MobileAir.
Pictures can be transferred from the camera to a smartphone at high speed via a cabled connection, or via a wireless connection.
The process is completely computer-free, letting you work where the spirit takes you.
Upload pictures from the camera to an FTP server via a smartphone.
The automated post-shooting workflow lets you focus on taking pictures.

Supported Digital Cameras as of  July 2026
ZR, Z9, Z8, Z7II, Z6III, Z6II, Zf, Z5II, Z5, Zfc, Z50II, Z30, D6, D780
The foregoing may include models not available in some regions.
Be sure to update the camera firmware to the latest version.
Use a computer to download the latest camera firmware from the Nikon Download Center.
http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

Principal Features
⁃ Download all or only protected pictures from the camera to your smartphone via a cabled or wireless connection.
⁃ Upload pictures via the smartphone to an FTP server of your choosing.
⁃ Choose a destination from multiple FTP servers.
⁃ Choose image processing, IPTC data, and FTP upload settings on an album-by-album basis.
⁃ View, select, or crop, rotate, or otherwise edit pictures, or straighten pictures automatically.
⁃ Lock the screen while the app is in use or download pictures again if import fails.
⁃ Change or reorder IPTC field names and import or export IPTC settings.
⁃ Pictures (photos/videos) taken with the camera can be transferred to Frame.io. (Supported cameras only)

System Requirements
iOS17.7、iOS18.7、iOS26.5
iPadOS17.7、iPadOS18.7、iPadOS26.5
There is no guarantee that this app will run on all devices.
For more information, see:
https://nikonimglib.com/nxmoba/support/

Notes
⁃ The free version of this app restricts the number of pictures that can be downloaded.
⁃ Be sure to connect to a network when launching the app.

Using the App
For more information, use the app “Help” option.

## Key features

- High-speed camera to smartphone transfer
- Wireless and cabled connection options
- Direct FTP server uploads
- Automated post-shooting workflow
- View, select, and edit photos
- IPTC data management

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paid Plan | $4.49 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 62)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-mobileair/id1561345097/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Simple and useful but missing couple of key things to be genuinely useful

*2026-07-15*

1. Moving photos between folders once imported is a key core feature.
2. As with all your apps, iPad users don’t want to have to use the menus in portrait, it’s bad UX.

Add those and it becomes a genuinely useful tool for people on the move.

Hope that helps.

### 1/5 — Seriously?

*2026-06-20*

This app simply doesn’t work as far as I can tell and it wants to charge a subscription for basic functionality. 

It was able to connect to my camera (via network despite being physically connected via cable). It fights with snapspeed, the free and barely functional app. Even if it worked the UI is an embarrassment.

### 1/5 — no more connecting

*2026-06-16*

title says it all

### 5/5 — Great for on the go tethering to iPad

*2026-06-14*

First you need the special anker cable for lightning port iPads and next you need to set the camera usb mode to iPhone. Then it works brilliantly. Just wish you could rate or favorite images on the go via the iPad ( not the camera ). I use with an iPad Air 3 , z30, z6iii and z9

### 3/5 — Decent app

*2026-05-20*

This seems to be the most reliable way to get photos from my camera to my phone. 

A recent update has caused the app to check if it’s the latest version and doesn’t let me advance until that is successful. I sometimes use the app on a network without internet access so I have to turn off wifi to open the app and then turn it back on to use. Kind of a pain.

### 1/5 — FTP No connect

*2026-05-18*

FTP NOT CONNECT Fail Fail Fail

### 4/5 — D6とiPad6miniで取り込めない

*2026-05-12*

2026年現在使用できます。
アプリが対応したのかOSの問題なのか。最近は安定している。


5ヶ月前のバージョンアップから止まっているが、ここ2ヶ月ぐらい前からケーブルを繋いで取り込めなくなったり取り込めたりしてバッテリー抜いたりiPad再起動したりいろんなことして取り込めることがあるが非常に困る。

ケーブル不良もあるため、高規格のUSB3.2gen2とPD100W対応品に変えても変わらず。
他の変化点はiOS16.6から16.7.1まで上がっているがこれに対応していないのでは？
iOS17にして良いのか怖くて出来ない

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work save your time and frustration

*2026-04-18*

Spent almost an hour trying to connect my brand new Nikon C8 with firmware 2.10 latest version to my iPhone via NX MobileAir followed every troubleshooting step restarted devices multiple times checked all settings. Nothing the app simply will not find or connect to the camera via Bluetooth pairing this should be simple pair device take photos remotely instead it’s an exercise and frustration with zero payoff for a company like Nikon that builds exceptional cameras. It’s embarrassing that their app is this unreliable. Read the reviews. I’m not alone years of complaints and they still haven’t fixed basic connectivity issues my advice skip this app entirely Nikon fix your software stopped to pretending wireless connectivity is a future

### 1/5 — 不支持

*2026-04-09*

为什么不支持D850

### 3/5 — z63拍的照片，为什么不能保存到手机相册

*2026-03-02*

照片可以同步到APP里，但是选择照片后保存到手机，却不能成功

## Frequently asked questions about NX MobileAir

### What does this app do?

This app allows professional photographers to transfer images from their supported cameras to a smartphone at high speed, either via a cabled or wireless connection. It also enables direct uploads of pictures to an FTP server from the smartphone, streamlining the post-shooting workflow without requiring a computer.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include high-speed transfer of all or protected pictures from the camera to a smartphone, uploading pictures via the smartphone to a chosen FTP server, managing settings for image processing and FTP uploads on an album basis, and viewing, selecting, or editing pictures. It also supports IPTC data management and transfer to Frame.io for supported cameras.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is available for free, however, the free version restricts the number of pictures that can be downloaded. Additional features or expanded functionality may require in-app purchases.

### What cameras and operating systems are supported?

The app supports a range of Nikon digital cameras including ZR, Z9, Z8, Z7II, Z6III, Z6II, Zf, Z5II, Z5, Zfc, Z50II, Z30, D6, and D780, provided their firmware is updated. It requires iOS 17.7, 18.7, or 26.2, and iPadOS 17.7, 18.7, or 26.2. There is no guarantee it will run on all devices.

### How can I use this app to improve my photography workflow?

This app significantly improves workflow by enabling immediate transfer of photos from your camera to your smartphone, allowing for quick review, editing, and sharing. The direct FTP upload feature means you can send images to clients or servers immediately after shooting, and automated settings help reduce manual post-production tasks, letting you focus more on capturing images.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.0 — 2026-07-09

We look forward to making still more improvements based on your feedback! 
⁃ Functional restrictions on albums and saved files have been removed, making NX MobileAir available completely free of charge.
⁃ Display of video file names saved using [Video file naming] is now supported.
⁃ Display of video frame rates with decimal notation (e.g., 29.97p) is now supported.
⁃ Made some minor bug fixes.

### 1.5.0 — 2026-02-04

We look forward to making still more improvements based on your feedback! 
⁃ Videos can now be imported.
⁃ The import function for custom IPTC settings has been improved.
⁃ Importing IPTC preset settings now also supports XMP-format files.
⁃ Still images can now be transferred to Frame.io.
⁃ Made some minor bug fixes.

### 1.4.3 — 2025-12-02

We look forward to making still more improvements based on your feedback! 
Made some minor bug fixes.

### 1.4.2 — 2025-10-16

We look forward to making still more improvements based on your feedback! 
Frame.io Camera to Cloud supports ZR as well.
Made some minor bug fixes.

### 1.4.1 — 2025-07-01

We look forward to making still more improvements based on your feedback! 
Added support for control of lens power zoom during remote photography.
Added support for Frame.io Camera to Cloud.
Made some minor bug fixes.

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