Synology Photos

Synology Photos is a photo and video management application developed by Synology for their NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices.

It combines features from two older apps Photo Station and Moments into a single, streamlined platform.

Here’s a quick overview of what it offers:

1. Centralized Photo Management
   • Store and organize all your photos and videos in one place on your Synology NAS.
   • Supports folder-based and timeline-based browsing.
2. AI-Powered Organization
   • Facial recognition and subject detection to automatically group photos.
   • Tagging and smart albums based on metadata like location, people, and objects.
3. Sharing and Collaboration
   • Share albums or individual photos via links or with specific users.
   • Set permissions for viewing, downloading, or editing.
4. Mobile and Web Access
   • Access your media from anywhere using the Synology Photos mobile app or web interface.
   • Automatic photo backup from your phone.
5. Privacy and Control
   • Your data stays on your NAS, giving you full control over your privacy.
   • Granular user permissions and access controls.
6. Editing and Metadata
   • Basic editing tools (crop, rotate, etc.).
   • View and edit metadata like EXIF, tags, and descriptions.