Secure photo storage and backup for families

Parenting comes with enough concerns — keeping your photos safe doesn't need to be one of them. Proton Drive lets you store, organize, and share life’s joys with total peace of mind.

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Keep precious memories truly private

Your family photos capture your most personal moments, so should only be seen by you and the people you choose.

Unlike other providers, Proton Drive cloud storage uses end-to-end encryption — an advanced security measure so private, not even Proton can access your files — protecting your memories from being used by algorithms, advertisers, and bad actors.

Store, organize, and share life’s joys without worry

Share on your terms

Keep family memories in the family. Send photos and videos to loved ones and set passwords or expiration dates to ensure those moments stay between you and the people you trust.

Upload every moment

Store and share files of any size or format — whether it’s a 4K school play recording or a decade’s worth of birthday photos, everything stays sharp, clear, and exactly as you captured it.

Organize with albums

Say goodbye to endless scrolling and curate life’s moments into neatly organized collections — from family trips to school events, relive the moments that matter most in a few taps.

Access from anywhere

View, edit, and manage your photo library from your phone, laptop, or tablet. Any changes sync instantly, so you’ll always have direct access to your photos wherever you are.

Never lose a memory

Spilled drinks or cracked screens don’t have to mean disaster. Automatic backup keeps your photos and videos safe by uploading them to our secure cloud at regular intervals.

Make security simple

Protect your memories without any technical know-how. Upload photos using your browser or our desktop or mobile apps, and we’ll handle all the encryption in the background.

Protect your family’s photos with Proton Drive

可保護 1,000 張以上高解析度相片的空間*

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Cloud storage that puts your privacy first

In a world where your data can be used for purposes you never intended, shielding your family’s photos from prying eyes is more important than ever.

Industry-leading security

Proton’s end-to-end encryption protects your photos from advertisers, third parties, and hackers — only the people you choose can access them.

Tech you can trust

All our servers are fully encrypted, owned, and controlled by Proton — so we can ensure your photos are always protected by the highest security standards.

Protected by law

Headquartered in Switzerland, Proton safeguards your photos with some of the world’s strongest privacy laws, and we only house our servers in privacy-friendly countries.

Photo storage that grows with you

Get started with 5 GB of free cloud storage and unlock up to 3 TB of space whenever you need it (that’s enough to store a lifetime of memories, photos, and videos!).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the safest way to store family photos?: The safest way to store your photos online is to use a cloud storage service that protects your files with end-to-end encryption. By using end-to-end encryption to protect your files, you ensure that no one but you and those you authorize can access your files, as your files are encrypted both while in transit and at rest on the cloud storage servers.
End-to-end encryption provides an additional layer of security, ensuring that your photos remain safe and secure even if the server they are stored on is hacked or breached.
How can I store my family photos privately?: To store your photos privately, you can use an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage service like Proton Drive. This means you can access your files from anywhere, while ensuring they are kept safe and secure. Using a secure cloud storage provider is more convenient than encrypting your photos yourself and storing them locally on a device or an external hard drive.
Can photos be encrypted?: Photos can be encrypted to protect them from unauthorized access. With Proton Drive, no one can access your photos (not even Proton) except you and the people you share them with. With Proton Drive, all the encryption happens automatically, so you do not need any technological know-how to encrypt your photos.
How can I share my family photos with Proton Drive?: You can securely share your photos in Proton Drive with anyone, even if they don’t use Proton Drive, by generating a secure file sharing link. To create an end-to-end encrypted file sharing link for one of your photos, tap on the thumbnail in the Photos tab of your app, tap the menu button (⋮), and then tap Get link. The app will generate a link that you can share with as many people as you like. Anyone who opens the link will be able to view and download your photo.
For extra security, you can choose to add password protection or an expiry date to your file sharing links.
How do I back up my family photos to Proton Drive?: To back up your photos to Proton Drive, open the Proton Drive app on your device, log in to the app, go to the Photos tab, and turn on backup. In case you have turned off back up, choose Settings → Backup → Photos backup and tap the toggle to turn it back on. Proton Drive will start uploading your photos to your secure cloud storage, but if you have many photos on your device, the initial upload may take some time.
What happens if I run out of storage when I back up my photos?: If you run out of storage, Proton Drive will stop automatically backing up your photos. To resume automatic photo backup, you will need to free up some space in Proton Drive (e.g., by deleting files) or upgrade to a plan with more storage.
Are backups automatic for Android and iOS?: Yes, but you need to turn it on. You can ensure your photos are backed up automatically by Proton Drive for Android and iOS by turning on backup from within the Photo tab.