Proton has introduced a new feature that enhances the security of your iPhone photos: encrypted backup to Proton Drive. This option provides peace of mind by ensuring that your photos are protected against unauthorized access, a crucial consideration in today’s digital landscape.
The Need for Encrypted Backup
While iPhones offer automatic photo backup to iCloud, this service lacks end-to-end encryption, leaving photos potentially vulnerable. With Proton Drive, users now have the choice to securely backup their photos with robust encryption, ensuring that only they can access their stored images.
How Proton Drive Works
According to a recent announcement from Proton shared with Lifewire, setting up photo backup to Proton Drive is straightforward. Once enabled, the backup occurs automatically, seamlessly transferring your iPhone photos to Proton Drive. You can also select specific photos to be available offline, ensuring accessibility even without an internet connection. Importantly, all photos are fully encrypted both online and offline, guaranteeing privacy.
User-Friendly Features
Managing your photos in Proton Drive is designed to be intuitive. The Photos tab provides easy access to your stored images, allowing for effortless organization and retrieval. Proton emphasizes user control, assuring that they cannot access your photos or any other data stored in Proton Drive.
Subscription Options
Proton Drive is available as a free service with 5GB of storage, suitable for basic needs. For users requiring more space, Proton offers several subscription tiers:
- Drive Plus: $3.99 per month for 200GB storage.
- Proton Unlimited: $9.99 per month, includes 500GB storage, plus premium features of Proton VPN, Proton Mail, and Proton Pass.
- Proton Family: Offers up to 3TB shared storage, all benefits of Proton Unlimited, and allows sharing access with up to 6 users.
These subscription plans cater to varying storage needs and include additional features to enhance your digital security and privacy.
Availability
The photo backup feature on Proton Drive is currently available for iPhone users, following the release of the Android version in December 2023. This expansion ensures that a wider range of users can benefit from Proton’s secure storage solutions.
