# Sony \| Visual Story — Instant Photo/Video Delivery

> Cloud service for instant event photo and video delivery. (iPhone/iPad app by Sony Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-visual-story/id1529225393 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sony Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315534741)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.96/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.7 · 158 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2020-11-30
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-visual-story/id1529225393/reviews.md

## What is Sony | Visual Story?

Visual Story by SONY is a new cloud service and the destination for every enthusiastic event photographer and video creator that wants real-time delivery of the story of the day faster, more efficiently and livelier than ever. Why don't you try it now?

This Sony app is free with full functionality with options to upgrade to greater storage and gallery capacity with paid versions. It is perfect for a variety of occasions such as weddings, parties, corporate events, school events, school sports, family events and more, which is ideal for any situation where a large number of photos and videos need to be delivered instantly.

Main features
1. Automatically transfer images from your camera to your smartphone or tablet
2. Smart, fast image selection with AI assistance 
3. Apply edit presets automatically to multiple images at once
4. Deliver a Story Gallery immediately after the event
5. Automatic generation of a slideshow movie 
6. Share a Live Gallery to remote participants during an event
7. Data transfer of selection information to final delivery (your application).
8. Multi-device compatibility

Use case 
Visual Story is perfect for a variety of events such as weddings, parties, corporate events, school events, school sports, family photos and more. 
It is ideal for any situation where many photos are taken that need to be delivered instantly.

Supported cameras (as of Jul. 7, 2022)
-Allows Bluetooth transfer of FTP camera settings from mobile device:
ILCE-1, ILCE-9M2, ILCE-7SM3, ILCE-7C, ILCE-7M3*, ILCE-7M4, ILME-FX3
*Camera's system software must be updated to Ver. 4.0 or later.
-No Bluetooth FTP setting transfer:
ILCE-9*, ILCE-7RM4A, ILCE-7RM4
*Camera's system software must be updated to Ver. 5.0 or later.

In addition to images imported directly from an SD card via an SD card reader or USB mass storage device via direct USB connection between camera and smartphone, images imported to a smartphone from Imaging Edge Mobile can also be used.
It may be possible to use a camera from another manufacturer/brand if it supports the FTP transfer function. However, non-supported models are not covered by the operation guarantee or by support, so please be sure to perform your own trial with any non-supported brand before purchasing Visual Story to use with that camera.

-You need to update the system software of the camera to the latest version.

## Key features

- Automatic image transfer from camera
- AI-assisted smart image selection
- Automatic application of edit presets
- Instant Story Gallery delivery
- Automatic slideshow movie generation
- Live Gallery sharing
- Multi-device compatibility

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Power | $52.99 | per month |
| Basic | $21.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-visual-story/id1529225393/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Just like most apps sony makes

*2022-04-29*

This one too is trash

### 1/5 — Stability

*2021-09-28*

Numerous connectivity stability issues from hotspot to Bluetooth connecting to actually keeping a connection using an iPhone Pro Max with iOS 15 and the ILCE-1 with firmware 1.10. This app is fairly useless as it only allows jpeg. Please support RAW and HEIF and allow the user to select which types to transfer. Very disappointed.

### 1/5 — Camera Support

*2021-03-31*

Provides support for the A9 and no support for the A7RIII. Just backwards.

### 1/5 — Only low quality jpg

*2021-02-22*

This app wont send raw photos but worst then that It cant even send high quality jpg to transfer. Just very low quality jpg. I was so excited about using this app. But not now.

### 4/5 — Easy set up, except

*2021-02-01*

I shoot weddings and concerts, and setting up the app was easy, except for the “watermark” which there’s no way to import a png from a mobile device (that I am aware of).  I tried to copy and paste my png file from my Adobe cloud service to no avail. 

I only shoot in raw/awr all the time. Joey is a waste of time for me, so is there a fix for the watermark issue on the app coming soon?

Perplexed In Philly

### 1/5 — An error has occurred

*2020-12-03*

Tried to sign in with my existing account on iPhone 12 pro max iOS 14.2.1 and got the above title after entering password... DOA

### 5/5 — new experience to instant sharing!

*2020-12-02*

Good experience for the first time when i just wanted to have an app that gives me instant sharing, transfer to my mobile device!
my family friends also loves the gallery being shared. 
I think it can be used widely more outside of wedding professionals.

### 1/5 — No Raw File Transfer

*2020-12-02*

Worthless without raw file transfer. The camera supports raw ftp file transfer, but this app made by the same company does not.

## Frequently asked questions about Sony | Visual Story

### What is Visual Story?

Visual Story is a cloud service designed for event photographers and videographers. It facilitates the rapid and efficient delivery of event photos and videos, offering features like automatic transfer, AI-assisted selection, and instant gallery creation.

### Is Visual Story free to use?

Visual Story is free to download and offers full functionality. Paid versions are available for users who require greater storage and gallery capacity, with subscription plans starting at $21.99/month.

### What cameras are supported by Visual Story?

As of July 7, 2022, supported Sony cameras include models like ILCE-1, ILCE-9M2, ILCE-7SM3, and ILCE-7M4, among others. Some models require system software updates. Other camera brands supporting FTP transfer may be compatible but are not guaranteed.

### How does Visual Story help with event delivery?

It automates the process of transferring images from your camera to your device, uses AI for smart selection, applies edits automatically, and can generate a Story Gallery and slideshow movie immediately after the event.

### Can I share content live during an event with Visual Story?

Yes, Visual Story allows you to share a Live Gallery to remote participants during an event. This ensures that attendees and those unable to be present can view content in real-time.

### What are the subscription options for Visual Story?

Visual Story offers two subscription plans: Basic at $21.99/month with a 1-month free trial, and Power at $52.99/month, also with a 1-month free trial. These plans provide increased storage and gallery capacity.

### What is the user rating for Visual Story?

Visual Story has a user rating of 3.0 stars based on 28 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its user base.

### Does Visual Story have ads?

No, Visual Story does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for enhanced storage and gallery features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.4 — 2024-04-02

- Fixes bugs.

* Visual Story is a service provided only in the United States.

### 2.3.3 — 2023-02-22

- New icon.
- Fixes bugs.


* Visual Story is a service provided only in the United States.

### 2.3.2 — 2022-11-07

Adds support for iOS 16.1.

### 2.3.1 — 2022-07-12

Visual Story* ver.2.3.1 has been released.
■Update details
- Fixed minor bugs and improved stability.

* Visual Story is a service provided only in the United States.

### 2.3.0 — 2022-05-12

Visual Story* ver.2.3 has been released.
■Update details
- Password protection for Story Gallery/Live Gallery is now available.
- Useability improvements with IPTC metadata now available to display on galleries.

* Visual Story is a service provided only in the United States.

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