ThePhotoStick
ThePhotoStick is a physical backup drive paired with an app that finds, organizes, and saves photos and videos from phones, tablets, and computers.
What ThePhotoStick is
ThePhotoStick is a physical backup drive paired with an app that finds, organizes, and saves photos and videos from phones, tablets, and computers. Its Omni X models come in capacities from 16GB to 256GB; the maker says the 256GB version can back up over 102,000 photos and videos, though file size and camera resolution affect how many fit. To start a backup, users plug in the drive and tap “Back Up Files Now” in the companion app. Listed image formats include JPEG, HEIC, GIF, PNG, TIFF, and camera raw; video formats include MOV, MPEG4, AVI, and WMV. Requirements are Windows 7 SP1 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, iOS and iPadOS 13.0 or later, or Android 8.0 or later. The app is free to download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, with no download costs or monthly charges. The maker says backed-up media stays on the original device and describes the drive as a one-time purchase without subscriptions. Listed Omni X prices range from 44.99 USD once for 16GB to 163.99 USD once for 256GB. Support Center live chat is available Monday through Saturday, 8am–8pm PST, and a 30-day money-back guarantee is listed.
Good
- Supports Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.
- Works with camera raw and multiple image formats.
- Backed-up media remains on the original device.
- No subscription or monthly fees are listed.
Watch out
- No free plan or free trial is listed.
- File capacity varies with file size and camera resolution.
- The listed prices are one-time purchases.
Who it suits
It suits people who want to preserve photos and videos across phones, tablets, and computers using a physical drive and companion app. Check the listed system requirements and capacity options before choosing a model.
Verdict
ThePhotoStick pairs a physical drive with an app for backing up media across supported devices. Its capacity depends on file characteristics, and the drive requires a paid purchase.
Plans and prices
From ThePhotoStick's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| ThePhotoStick Omni X 16GB | $44.99, paid once | 16GB storage · Sale price; regular price $104.99 |
| ThePhotoStick Omni X 32GB | $64.99, paid once | 32GB storage · Sale price; regular price $119.99 |
| ThePhotoStick Omni X 64GB | $84.99, paid once | 64GB storage · Sale price; regular price $134.99 |
| ThePhotoStick Omni X 128GB | $109.99, paid once | 128GB storage · Sale price; regular price $154.99 |
| ThePhotoStick Omni X 256GB | $163.99, paid once | 256GB storage · Sale price; regular price $205.99 |
The facts
Each one read from ThePhotoStick's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Automatic backup
- The Omni X companion app lets users start a backup by plugging in the drive and tapping “Back Up Files Now.”checked 8 Oct 2001
- Compatible systems
- The listed requirements are Windows 7 SP1 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, iOS and iPadOS 13.0 or later, and Android 8.0 or later.checked 8 Oct 2001
- File formats
- The Omni X support page lists photo formats including JPEG, HEIC, GIF, PNG, TIFF, and camera raw, and video formats including MOV, MPEG4, AVI, and WMV.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Intended users
- The maker describes the product as a simple backup solution for people who want to preserve photos and videos across phones, tablets, and computers.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Local backup
- The maker says backed-up images and videos remain on the computer or phone and the Omni software and app do not delete them.checked 8 Oct 2001
- No subscription
- The maker describes the drive as a one-time purchase with no subscriptions or monthly fees.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Notable limit
- The maker says the number of files a drive can hold can vary with file size and camera resolution.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Product
- ThePhotoStick is a physical backup drive and companion app that finds, organizes, and saves photos and videos.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Storage capacity
- The maker says the Omni X can back up over 102,000 photos and videos with up to 256GB of storage.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Support
- The Support Center lists live chat Monday through Saturday, 8am–8pm PST, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.checked 8 Oct 2001
The company
- Company origin
- The maker says founder Mark Oman and the PrairieIT team built ThePhotoStick after Oman lost photos and videos from a family trip.checked 8 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Mobile app
- The maker says its Omni companion app is free to download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and has no monthly charges or download costs.checked 8 Oct 2001
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