# Self Photos — Back Up Photos to Your Desktop

> Back Up Photos to Your Desktop (iPhone/iPad app by 智慧 郭.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-photos/id6753349000 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [智慧 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842477328)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2025-10-30
- Data updated: 2026-07-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-photos/id6753349000/reviews.md

## What is Self Photos?

Running out of phone storage? Worried about the privacy and cost of cloud services? SelfPhotos is your solution. It allows you to wirelessly back up the photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad directly to your desktop computer, creating a secure and private photo library that you control.

Key Features:
    - Wireless Backup: Effortlessly transfer your entire photo library to your Mac or PC over your local Wi-Fi network.
    - Private & Secure: Your photos and videos are stored on your own hardware, not on a third-party server. You have complete ownership and privacy.
    - Save Original Quality: Back up your memories in full, original resolution without any compression.
    - Free Up Space: Once backed up, you can safely remove photos from your device to free up valuable storage space.
    - Simple & Fast: A clean interface makes the backup process quick and straightforward.

Download SelfPhotos now and take control of your digital memories!


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2026-07-01

Improvements:
    - Added support for syncing favorites and albums (requires desktop app version 0.8.1 or above).
    - Optimized auto-backup album selection: added select all, pin selected items to top, and ability to view photos within albums.
    - Updated the update dialog to display current and latest version numbers.

### 1.2.0 — 2025-11-20

· Added social platform links on the Settings page for quick access to follow us.
· Introduced the “Scan to Connect” feature for faster connection to the desktop version.
· Added a “Time Range” option to Automatic Backup for greater flexibility.

### 1.1.0 — 2025-10-30

No release notes.

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