IN THE FIELD GUIDE
Ownyourpics
ownyourpics.com
OwnYourPics is an iOS app that backs up photos and videos directly to user-controlled storage without routing files through its servers. It preserves original quality and metadata, supports multiple backup destinations, and helps users free up iCloud space by storing secure copies elsewhere.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Automatically researched · Not editorially reviewed · Sources checked Oct 12, 2026
A good fit for
- iPhone and iPad users running iOS 16.4 or later who want to back up photos securely to their own storage destinations.
Know the limitations
- Local Files and USB backup destinations are free; cloud destinations require Pro unlock.
What you can do
- Backing up photos and videos to user-controlled storage to free up iCloud space without losing originals.
- Restoring photos and videos from backup to the device's photo library when needed.
Features
- Automatic background backup of new photos and videos to chosen destinations.
- Preserves full-resolution original files and metadata exactly as captured by the camera.
- Supports multiple backup destinations including Local Files, USB, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Amazon S3, SFTP, and user servers.
- Restore backed-up photos and videos back into the photo library at any time.
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
Not confirmed yet.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
Go beyond the starting price.
Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.
Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 1 tools
$0.83/month
$9.96 a year on these plans.
Some figures carry conditions the vendor did not state — see the notes beside each plan.
| Tool / plan | Monthly | Per year | What this assumes |
|---|---|---|---|
Flexible Monthly Flat subscription | $0.99 | $11.88 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
Best value YearlyCheapest fit Flat subscription | $0.83 | $9.99 |
Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
A practical workflow
- Grant photo access so the app indexes the library on-device with originals and metadata intact.
- Choose backup destination: Local Files/USB for free or Pro destinations for cloud and server options.
- Run selective or automatic backups to secure copies elsewhere and free up iCloud space.
Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.
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