Amazon Photos: Photo & Video
Overview
Amazon Photos is Amazon’s answer to Google Photos, serving as a pillar of the Prime membership value proposition. In 2026, its primary appeal remains the 'unlimited full-resolution photo storage' for Prime members. This is a critical differentiator: while Google Photos now counts every byte against a shared 15GB cap, Amazon allows Prime users to dump terabytes of RAW files without penalty. This makes it the preferred choice for photography enthusiasts and professionals using Android devices as backup nodes. The app features advanced facial recognition and object detection, which has improved significantly with the '2026 Neural Engine' update, making it easier to search for 'dog' or 'beach' across a decade of memories. However, its video storage is still capped, often leading users to manage two different storage paradigms within the same app.
Pros & Cons
Unlimited full-resolution photo storage for Prime members.
Supports RAW file formats, which is rare for consumer cloud apps.
Automatic backup runs efficiently in the background.
Private groups for sharing family albums without social media.
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Video storage is not unlimited and fills up quickly.
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Desktop sync client is less intuitive than the mobile app.
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Search functionality for objects can occasionally misidentify items.
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FAQs
Does it store videos for free?
Only up to 5GB unless you purchase additional storage; only photos are unlimited.
What happens if I cancel Prime?
You will lose the unlimited benefit and be subject to the standard 5GB storage limit.
Is the quality compressed?
No, Amazon Photos stores images at their original, full resolution.
Hot Reviews
I love that it clears my phone's local storage automatically once the backup is done.
As a photographer, the RAW support is the only reason I stay with Amazon.
Sometimes the dates are wrong on my uploaded photos, making it hard to find recent shots.