Library
Browse your entire collection in a fast chronological timeline designed for large photo libraries.
Your photos
stay with you.
Back up photos and videos from your phone or tablet directly to your own PC or Mac. No cloud storage. No monthly subscription.
Phone to Bay. Private by design.
FotoBay runs a Bay on your computer. Your phone securely transfers photos and videos directly to your Bay over your home network. Your library is never uploaded to FotoBay.
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Install FotoBay on your computer
Install FotoBay on the Windows PC or Mac that will store your photo library.
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Connect your phone
Open the FotoBay app on your phone, find your Bay on your home network, and approve the connection once.
03
Your backup stays private
FotoBay automatically backs up new photos to your Bay while keeping your library up to date.
Everything comes together in one beautiful library with Timeline, Map, Albums, Favorites, Sources, and powerful Search.
Your Photo Library
Browse your entire collection in one fast, private library stored on your own computer. Explore your memories by date, location, and source—without uploading your photo library to FotoBay.
Map
Explore your photos by where they were taken and revisit trips through an interactive map.
Sources
Bring together photos from your phone and existing photo folders into one organized private library.
Try FotoBay free for 14 days
Your trial begins only after your first photo or video is successfully backed up to your FotoBay library. Use your complete photo library with no feature or photo-count limits. No payment information is required to start the trial.
Purchase FotoBay once to continue after your trial — no subscription. Payments after purchase are generally non-refundable. Refund policy
$14.99
One-time purchase • No subscription • One active Bay
Questions
Short answers. Browse the full FAQ for setup, privacy, licensing, and more.
Does FotoBay store my photos in the cloud?
No. FotoBay backs up your phone’s photo library to a Bay running on your own Windows PC or Mac. Photos stay with you on your computer. More in FAQ
What do I need?
A Windows PC or Mac to run the Bay, and a phone on the same local network. Android support is planned later. More in FAQ
What is free?
FotoBay includes a 14-day full-feature free trial. Your trial begins only after your first photo or video is successfully backed up to your FotoBay library. A one-time purchase unlocks your Bay after the trial — no subscription. More in FAQ
Can I move my license to a new computer?
Yes. Licenses support a controlled transfer so you can deactivate one Bay and activate another within the activation limit. More in FAQ