Feature comparison between Synology Photos, Photo Station, and Synology Moments
Last updated: Jul 11, 2023
Feature comparison between Synology Photos, Photo Station, and Synology Moments
Purpose
Synology Photos is the successor to Photo Station and Synology Moments. This article introduces the key differences between the three packages and lists the migratable and dropped items/features.
Environment
- Required DSM version: DSM 7.0
- Migratable package versions:
- Synology Moments 1.3.0-0691 or above
- Photo Station 6.8.0-3456 or above
- Available mobile platforms: iOS and Android
Resolution
Key Differences
Synology Photos | Photo Station | Synology Moments | |
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Target users | Professional photographers, Home users |
Professional photographers | Home users |
DSM 7.0 | Supported | Not supported | Not supported |
Display style | Folder view, Timeline view |
Folder view | Folder view (view only), Timeline view |
Search features | Keyword search, Quick filters |
General search, Advanced search |
Keyword search, Advanced search |
Virtual albums | Supported | Available in Shared Albums and Smart Albums | Supported |
Conditional albums |
Supported | Supported (equivalent to Smart Albums) | Not supported |
Collaboration method | Shared Space, Shared albums |
Album permissions |
Shared Photo Library |
Detailed metadata information display | Supported | Supported | Not supported |
Auto-created albums | Supported | Not supported | Supported |
TV cast | Synology Photos for Apple TV/Android TV, AirPlay & Chromecast (via the mobile app) |
DS photo for Apple TV/Android TV, AirPlay & Chromecast (via the mobile app) |
Not supported |
Migratable Items
Photo Station | Synology Moments |
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Dropped Features/Items5
Photo Station | Synology Moments |
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Notes:
- The contents of the migrated shared albums and smart albums might be changed slightly due to changes in package design.
- The share links of albums will be regenerated during the migration. The original URLs will no longer be available.
- General tag and rating migration are only supported in the following formats: jpg, jpeg, jpe, png, cr2.
- For models that support face and object recognition functions, please refer to this article.
- Some of the removed features may be redesigned and relaunched along with future updates of Synology Photos.