Amazon Photos

Developer

Amazon Mobile LLC
Category

Photography
Version

2.2.0.830.0-aosp-902009621g
Android OS

4.4
Downloads

790M
Content rating

3

Pro

👍 Unlimited full-resolution photo storage for Prime members with automatic mobile backup and RAW support. Amazon Photos preserves original quality and metadata, syncs across devices, and offers secure cloud storage with fast restore options—ideal for photographers and everyday users who need reliable, high-quality backups and peace of mind.

👍 AI-powered organization and search make finding images effortless—facial recognition, location, and object detection automatically sort photos into albums and enable intuitive keyword searches. Smart filters and auto-created collections save time and boost discoverability, making the app especially useful for busy users, marketers, and content creators managing large libraries.

👍 Simple sharing, collaboration, and printing options let you create shared Family Vaults, invite up to five members, build collaborative albums, or send secure links and guest uploads. Integrated printing services, Alexa slideshow support, cross-platform access, and granular privacy controls make displaying and protecting memories convenient and secure.

Con

👎 Amazon Photos can be confusing and costly for non-Prime users. Prime members get unlimited photo storage but video storage is limited, and extra space requires paid plans. Storage policies and paid tiers are opaque, leading users to unexpectedly hit caps or spend on plans to back up large libraries.

👎 Search and organization features lag behind competitors. Face recognition is less accurate than rivals, automatic albums and tagging are limited, and object/location search is weaker. Built-in editing tools are basic, so users who want advanced sorting, powerful AI search, or robust photo editing will find Amazon Photos insufficient.

👎 Syncing and usability issues frustrate heavy users. Uploads of large libraries can be slow or error-prone; the desktop uploader lacks robust selective-sync and recovery options. Sharing outside the Amazon ecosystem is clunky, and video backups may be constrained, making cross-platform access and collaborative workflows harder than other services.