Photokeep review
A privacy-first photo backup service with Apple-device coverage and personal-key encryption.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Photokeep is a cloud photo and video backup service for people who want storage controlled by a personal key. Its iPhone app supports automatic and manual backup, while apps for iOS, macOS, and Windows extend coverage beyond a single device. The service includes 10 GB of free cloud storage, video backup, batch downloads to a local album, and unlimited download speed. It is a strong fit for Apple-device users who prioritize encrypted backup and retrieval over a broad social photo library.
Privacy and recovery are the product’s clearest focus. Photokeep offers personal-key encryption for photos and videos, encrypted-original retrieval, and local decryption. A verification workflow supports access to encrypted originals, with desktop verification tools for macOS and Windows. On-device photo recognition using Apple Vision is also included. These capabilities make the service more suitable for users who want control over how originals are accessed than for buyers mainly seeking extensive discovery or collaboration features.
The published plans are 50 GB Monthly, 50 GB Yearly, 200 GB Monthly, 200 GB Yearly, 500 GB Monthly, and 500 GB Yearly; each plan highlights cloud photo and video storage. The free tier lowers the barrier to trying the storage model, while the paid tiers add larger capacity. Photokeep should appeal to users seeking encrypted backup, local decryption, and desktop coverage across Apple and Windows environments. Buyers who need photo organization, sharing, or facial-search workflows as central parts of the service should consider alternatives with greater emphasis on those capabilities.
Photokeep pros and cons
- Where it wins
- 10 GB of free cloud storage
- Personal-key encryption with local decryption
- Automatic and batch backup across desktop and mobile
- Where it doesn't
- Photo organization and sharing are not central strengths
- Facial search is limited
- Storage subscriptions are offered through App Store plans
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