What is the best way to backup photos online?

tootal2 · 02-24-2017, 08:09 AM

I been using Amazon prime photos. But I been having problems with it. There seems to be no way to add a new folder. I can't figure out how to do it.

I'm thinking of trying Dropbox or flickr.

BullsOnParade81 · 02-24-2017, 08:49 AM

With prime photos why don't you just create albums and store the pictures there?

**UncleVanya** · 02-24-2017, 08:50 AM

Does it allow raw?

**jatrax** · 02-24-2017, 08:52 AM - **1 Like**

Depends on your total volume. My library is closing in on 4tb so online backup is not really practical anymore. If all you are worried about is the finished jpgs, then Flickr is fine. Any of the 'dropbox' style systems, like OneDrive, GoogleDrive and so on will work but typically have size limitations that I cannot work with but might be fine for you. Check your library size and see how much space you need.

If you are willing to pay a monthly fee then there are more options like Carbonite or Crashplan. See here: The Best Online Backup Services of 2017 - The Best Online Backup Services | Roundup | PCMag.com

**EssJayEff** · 02-24-2017, 09:42 AM

Check to be sure any service provider is not stripping off metadata.

tootal2 · 02-24-2017, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by BullsOnParade81

With prime photos why don't you just create albums and store the pictures there?

I'm trying to. If copy and paste photos to the Amazon folder it will move them instead of copying them. Amazon prime photos has been trying to sync the same 15 files from my phone for the last 2 Months. And there is no way to stop it.

Google photos seems to be good

Fenwoodian · 02-24-2017, 10:58 AM

I keep my photos in 4 places: RAWS and JPGs on: my computer, Google Drive, and Drop Box cloud storage. Finished JPGs on Flickr.

Works for me and the chance of all 4 repositories going down is almost nill....

timb64 · 02-24-2017, 11:17 AM

Been with Flickr 11 years and never had any problems(he says,putting a hex on it!)

tootal2 · 02-24-2017, 11:44 AM

Google drive is free for photos if Google compress them

**Lowell Goudge** · 02-26-2017, 06:28 AM

For me, on line is a transient thing. I use it for short term backup, mostly of phones and other hand held devices, occasionally for photos, This is done through Dropbox and automatic upload of photos taken to Dropbox which is allowed with both apple and android devices

My real backup is a pair of hard disks, one locked away and another off site. For viewing and access on line ( which is why people want on line storage usually) I use the Air-Photos app on my iPad,mand the server app on my desktop,

While I understand that ultimately things are moving to the cloud, I am not ready for that yet, and certainly when you consider what you need to pay at present.

02-24-2017, 08:09 AM	#1
tootal2 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: saint louis mo Posts: 70	What is the best way to backup photos online? I been using Amazon prime photos. But I been having problems with it. There seems to be no way to add a new folder. I can't figure out how to do it. I'm thinking of trying Dropbox or flickr.

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02-24-2017, 08:49 AM	#2
BullsOnParade81 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 287	With prime photos why don't you just create albums and store the pictures there?

02-24-2017, 08:50 AM	#3
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Does it allow raw?

02-24-2017, 08:52 AM - 1 Like	#4
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Depends on your total volume. My library is closing in on 4tb so online backup is not really practical anymore. If all you are worried about is the finished jpgs, then Flickr is fine. Any of the 'dropbox' style systems, like OneDrive, GoogleDrive and so on will work but typically have size limitations that I cannot work with but might be fine for you. Check your library size and see how much space you need. If you are willing to pay a monthly fee then there are more options like Carbonite or Crashplan. See here: The Best Online Backup Services of 2017 - The Best Online Backup Services \| Roundup \| PCMag.com

02-24-2017, 09:42 AM	#5
EssJayEff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: near Saxapahaw, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 969	Check to be sure any service provider is not stripping off metadata.

02-24-2017, 10:50 AM	#6
tootal2 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: saint louis mo Posts: 70 Original Poster	Originally posted by BullsOnParade81 With prime photos why don't you just create albums and store the pictures there? I'm trying to. If copy and paste photos to the Amazon folder it will move them instead of copying them. Amazon prime photos has been trying to sync the same 15 files from my phone for the last 2 Months. And there is no way to stop it. Google photos seems to be good

02-24-2017, 10:58 AM	#7
Fenwoodian Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,874	I keep my photos in 4 places: RAWS and JPGs on: my computer, Google Drive, and Drop Box cloud storage. Finished JPGs on Flickr. Works for me and the chance of all 4 repositories going down is almost nill....

02-24-2017, 11:17 AM	#8
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	Been with Flickr 11 years and never had any problems(he says,putting a hex on it!)

02-24-2017, 11:44 AM	#9
tootal2 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: saint louis mo Posts: 70 Original Poster	Google drive is free for photos if Google compress them

02-26-2017, 06:28 AM	#10
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,887	For me, on line is a transient thing. I use it for short term backup, mostly of phones and other hand held devices, occasionally for photos, This is done through Dropbox and automatic upload of photos taken to Dropbox which is allowed with both apple and android devices My real backup is a pair of hard disks, one locked away and another off site. For viewing and access on line ( which is why people want on line storage usually) I use the Air-Photos app on my iPad,mand the server app on my desktop, While I understand that ultimately things are moving to the cloud, I am not ready for that yet, and certainly when you consider what you need to pay at present.