Build your own cloud with the computer you already own.

LynavoDrive: an open-source alternative toiCloud and Google Photos

Back up phone photos to your own computer and access computer files over your local network.

See LynavoDrive in action

Photos back to your computerAlbum backup without the detourComputer files on your phoneConnection code pairingBlock devicesRecords you can checkDesktop and mobile apps availablePhotos back to your computerAlbum backup without the detourComputer files on your phoneConnection code pairingBlock devicesRecords you can checkDesktop and mobile apps available

No cloud storage required

Your data stays on your own computer, ready to access remotely anytime.

Simple and convenient

One-tap auto sync, with phone access to computer files wherever you are.

Easy to use

Download and start. No cable, no deployment, and no NAS purchase required.

Private and controlled

Encrypted transfer with device access controls you can manage.

01Auto Upload

Back up locally to your computer.

  • Auto-upload photos and videos
  • Back them up straight to your computer folder
  • Choose or change the destination anytime
  • Check every upload in Sync History
02Phone Access

Away from your desk. Not from your files.

  • Find old photos backed up on your computer anytime from your phone
  • Download work files from your computer wherever you are

Your computer stays yours.

Connection code pairing

Your phone needs the connection code from the desktop app before it can connect. Too many wrong attempts block the device automatically.

Block devices

Block or unblock devices anytime. Blocked devices cannot connect, back up album media, or browse computer files.

Check the record

Sync History shows what landed on your computer. Access History shows which devices opened computer files.

Clear boundaries

No vague promises: browsing away from home needs your computer online, and Auto Upload is designed for trusted networks.

Open Source

Trust you can verify in code

LynavoDrive opens its local core, including photo backup, LAN file access, device discovery and connection, device management, sync history, and access history. The open-source edition requires no LynavoDrive account and does not include official remote-access code.

Inspect the codeSee how local data handling and connections work
Build it yourselfCreate your own client from the public build guide
Run locallyUse the local core without a LynavoDrive account
AGPL-3.0Modify and redistribute under the open-source license
Pricing

Choose the plan that fits you

Open Source

Open-source edition

Build it yourself

  • Automatic photo backup
  • LAN computer accessConnect and transfer on the same Wi-Fi
  • Cross-network computer file accessBatch download, preview, and share
  • Keep transferring with the screen off
  • Keep transferring in the background
  • Private customization
  • Lossless transfersLarge videos, images, and files stay uncompressed
  • 100+ MB/s high-speed transferActual speed depends on devices and network
  • Cloud storage
  • Encrypted transfersExcluding LAN transfers
  • Cross-platform transfers
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Basic

Basic edition

$0Free forever

  • Automatic photo backup
  • LAN computer accessConnect and transfer on the same Wi-Fi
  • Cross-network computer file accessBatch download, preview, and share
  • Keep transferring with the screen off
  • Keep transferring in the background
  • Private customization
  • Lossless transfersLarge videos, images, and files stay uncompressed
  • 100+ MB/s high-speed transferActual speed depends on devices and network
  • Cloud storage
  • Encrypted transfersExcluding LAN transfers
  • Cross-platform transfers
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FAQ

What does LynavoDrive do?

It backs up phone photos and videos to your computer automatically, and lets you browse computer files from your phone when you are away.

How does my phone connect to my computer?

Set a connection code in the desktop app. On your phone, choose the computer and enter the code. After that, you can enable album backup or browse computer content.

Where do backed-up photos and videos go?

Photos and videos go to the receive folder set in the desktop app. Use the default folder or choose your own.

Can I browse files when my computer is offline?

No. Your computer needs to stay online. If it is shut down, asleep, or disconnected, wait until it comes back online.

How fast is it?

LynavoDrive is built for album backup and remote access. Actual speed depends on your network, device status, and media size.

Is transfer secure?

Browsing computer files while away uses encrypted transfer. Local Auto Upload is designed for trusted networks.

Do I need to sign in to use LynavoDrive?

The open-source edition requires no account. In the official build, LAN photo backup can be used without signing in; LAN file access requires the desktop app to be signed in; official remote access requires an account and active service. Device management, sync history, and access history are part of the local core.

Which platforms are supported?

Windows x64, macOS Apple Silicon, macOS Intel, iOS, and Android apps are available for direct download. Linux availability updates are available by email.

Is LynavoDrive a cloud drive?

LynavoDrive is closer to making your own computer the home base for files. Phone photos and videos can back up directly to your computer, and your phone can browse computer files when the computer is online.

What is the difference between the open-source edition and official free build?

Both cover the same local-first use cases. The open-source edition requires no account, must be built and updated by the user, and does not include official remote-access code. The official free build provides signed installers, official updates, and account integration.

Does the open-source edition support cross-network remote access?

No. The repository includes LAN device discovery, connection, and file access, but not official cross-network discovery, connection coordination, relay, subscription, or billing code.