SyncShot
SyncShot is a macOS utility for photographers and filmmakers who need to offload and back up media.
What SyncShot is
SyncShot is a macOS utility for photographers and filmmakers who need to offload and back up media. A visual workflow builder links sources, filters, destinations, and post actions. Destinations include local SSD or NAS storage, Google Drive, S3-compatible storage, SFTP, and FTP. Filters cover RAW, JPG, HEIC, and video, with camera-aware ingest and MTP/PTP support. Transfers are BLAKE3 hash verified and can resume from the exact byte after an interruption. Each job creates a report showing delivery by destination and failure reasons, with retry-failed controls and CSV export. Pro costs $49 a year for one Mac, unlimited runs, workflows, destinations per workflow, and full job history. Studio costs $99 a year per seat and adds shared credentials, a shared workflow library, report export, and faster support SLA. A 14-day trial becomes read-only afterward, while workflows, history, and destinations remain. Downloads require macOS 13 or later and Apple silicon.
Good
- Visual workflow builder
- BLAKE3 transfer verification
- Resumes interrupted transfers
- Supports NAS and cloud destinations
- Provides per-job reports
Watch out
- Requires macOS 13 or later
- Apple silicon required
- Trial becomes read-only after 14 days
- Support is email-only
Who it suits
It suits photographers and filmmakers managing transfers to local, network, or cloud destinations. Teams may prefer Studio for shared credentials, workflow libraries, and faster support.
Verdict
SyncShot focuses on configurable, verifiable media transfers with detailed reporting and multiple destination types. Pro and Studio differ mainly in collaboration and support features, while the trial’s read-only ending should be planned for.
Plans and prices
From SyncShot's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | $49 a year | 1 Mac · unlimited job runs · unlimited workflows · unlimited destinations per workflow · full job history · $49 a year |
| Studio | $99 a year | 1 Mac per seat · unlimited job runs · unlimited workflows · unlimited destinations per workflow · shared credentials · faster SLA · $99/ seat / year |
The facts
Each one read from SyncShot's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Analytics
- SyncShot collects product analytics about feature use and app health, but says analytics do not include file contents or paths.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Destinations
- Supported destinations listed include local SSD or NAS, Google Drive, S3-compatible storage, SFTP, and FTP.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Job reports
- Each job produces a report with per-destination delivery, failure reasons, retry-failed controls, and CSV export.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says files, filenames, thumbnails, folder structures, and destination credentials are not transmitted to SyncShot.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- SyncShot is a macOS utility for offloading and backing up photographers’ and filmmakers’ work.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Security
- The privacy policy says personal data is protected with TLS in transit, backend access controls, and minimal retention.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Source formats
- The feature page lists RAW, JPG, HEIC, and video filters, plus camera-aware ingest and MTP/PTP support.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Studio features
- Studio includes a shared workflow library, destination credential sync, full-history job reports with export, and a faster support SLA.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Support
- Support is email-only, and SyncShot says it replies within one business day.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Transfer verification
- SyncShot says transfers are BLAKE3 hash verified and can resume from the exact byte after interruption.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Workflow
- A visual workflow builder connects sources, filters, destinations, and post actions.checked 9 Oct 2001
The company
- Maker
- The maker identifies the product as SyncShot and describes the team behind it, but the opened maker pages do not state headquarters or founding year.checked 9 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Platform requirement
- The download page lists macOS 13 or later and Apple silicon.checked 9 Oct 2001
Money
- Trial limit
- After the 14-day trial, the app switches to read-only mode while workflows, history, and destinations remain intact.checked 9 Oct 2001
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