Where Does PhotoSync Store Transfer Targets?
PhotoSync keeps transfer targets and pairing settings locally with photos moving per transfer. Pair each computer once over WiFi or USB.
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PhotoSync moves photos per transfer without a cloud account. Target definitions with computers, NAS paths, and cloud folders persist in local app storage. Each transfer copies selected albums on demand.
That makes targets the setup with transfers as the errand. Exact behaviors may vary by version. HEIC originals need compatible viewers on old computers; convert where required. HEVC videos need modern players. Live Photos bundle video parts. Burst albums group shots. RAW files transfer untouched.
Where PhotoSync stores this, by platform
/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.touchbyte.photosync/files
Targets local per device pair. Exact folder names may vary by version. Pair each computer individually.
PhotoSync app storage (Settings > iPhone Storage)
Same local model as Android. USB beats WiFi for huge libraries. Verify counts per batch.
Frequently asked questions
Do transfer targets sync to a new phone?
Yes for targets and settings where companion apps sync, but pairings stay per device pair. Re-pair computers on new phones individually. Transfer history does not migrate.
How do I transfer photos to a computer?
Install the companion on the computer, pair over the same WiFi, and pick albums to move. USB transfers run faster for huge libraries. Verify counts after each batch.
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