Smugmug Auto Upload - Iphone

The SmugMug iOS app features an Auto Upload tool that automatically backs up your iPhone photos and videos to your SmugMug account in full resolution. Key Features and Setup

"My photos aren't uploading automatically!"

Solution: iOS kills background tasks aggressively. If you have Low Power Mode enabled, background uploads are disabled entirely. Disable Low Power Mode or keep your iPhone plugged into a charger overnight. smugmug auto upload iphone

Requirements

• SmugMug account with available storage
• SmugMug app installed on iPhone (latest version recommended)
• iOS Photos app access granted to SmugMug
• Wi‑Fi or cellular data enabled for uploads

4. Advantages

• Automatic backup without using iCloud storage.
• Preserves metadata (EXIF, location, date).
• Private – only the account owner sees the Auto-Upload gallery by default.
• No duplicate uploads – SmugMug tracks already-uploaded assets.
• Works alongside manual uploads and syncing from Lightroom/desktop.

in the auto-upload process (these take longer and use more space). Background Uploading The SmugMug iOS app features an Auto Upload