Originals and edits
Reserve exports original captures and edited versions side by side so your backup does not flatten everything into a single copy.
Photo Library Backup for Mac
Export your photo library as plain files.
Reserve backs up your photo library to storage you control, including local folders, external drives, and mounted NAS volumes. It works with your photo library on Mac while keeping the output in normal files and folders instead of a proprietary archive.
Offloaded items included
Photos and videos that are not fully downloaded yet can be fetched during the backup instead of being skipped because they are not already local.
Organized output
Reserve writes exports into a readable folder structure so you can browse the backup in Finder or copy it elsewhere later.
What It Covers
Built for real photo-library recovery, not just a sync mirror.
Photo and video export
Reserve can include photos, videos, Live Photos, screenshots, and shared albums depending on the backup settings you choose.
Incremental runs
Use incremental mode for regular backups that only copy new or changed assets after the first export.
Full backups when needed
Switch to full mode when you want a complete standalone copy written fresh to the destination.
Backup to external storage or NAS
Choose a folder on an external disk or mounted NAS if you want the photo archive off your main Mac storage.
Good Fit
Common use cases for photo-library backup
Archive your photo library
Keep an independent copy of your photo library outside the synced library you use day to day.
Back up to a NAS
Send exported photos to a mounted NAS share for centralized home or office storage.
Keep files portable
Preserve access to your photos as files you can move, index, or inspect without the app that created the backup.
Need NAS-specific guidance? Read how to back up to a NAS.
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