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title: "Sony | Transfer & Tagging - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store"
description: "A free application for professional sports and news photographers using a Sony camera that speeds up the workflow of transferring still images . You can deliver images instantly on location anytime an"
---

# Sony | Transfer & Tagging — United States
> Pro sports/news photographers

![Sony App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/56/71/82/567182d0-16ff-2957-e1d2-b3b9da679d53/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007emarketing-0-8-0-85-220.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [Sony](https://apptail.io/developer/sony-KPn) (United States)
**Category:** Photo Video
**Rating:** 2.0/5 (54 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** jp.co.sony.playmemoriesmobile.transfer
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United States
**Version:** 2.4.2 (released 2026-03-18)
**Original Release:** 2019-03-25
**Languages:** German, Japanese, French, Chinese, English, Korean

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id1445853042)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/sony-transfer-tagging-Fzq/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/sony-transfer-tagging-Fzq/united-states)

## Sony Description
A free application for professional sports and news photographers using a Sony camera that speeds up the workflow of transferring still images . You can deliver images instantly on location anytime and anywhere without having to open your PC/Mac.
For supported models and information on features/functions, see the support page below.


You must sign in using Sony Account to use this application.

■ Using the function of transferring still images  to a smartphone/tablet that works with your camera, you can deliver images quickly without losing concentration while taking photos
・Wireless background transfers to smartphones/tablets is possible using the camera FTP transfer function.
　- While maintaining continuous shooting performance, you can transfer still images in the background to a smartphone even while taking photos. *1
・You can quickly and reliably transfer still images protected in your camera to a smartphone with a wired connection.

■ Text input of tags/captions for still images can be entered quickly using voice input and shortcut functions
・Hands-free high-speed caption input possible with voice recognition. (Only available in regions where Google services are available)
・After importing images with Voice Memos from a camera, the app can now automatically convert the speech into text as IPTC Metadata. *2
By using this feature with Auto FTP Upload together, you can embed text information in images with Voice Memos and upload them without operating the smartphone.  (Only available in regions where Google services are available)
・By using a shortcut to call a pre-registered word in the Caption Glossary, names that are easily mistaken can be quickly entered.
・When transferring still images, you can automatically assign preset tags/captions at once to efficiently enter data.
・Tags/captions support the IPTC metadata*3 standard which is commonly used in news and sports coverage.
・You can customize which items are displayed for the IPTC Metadata that are used within the application.

■ Presets and other various functions enable even faster and reliable delivery work
・Up to 50 IPTC metadata presets can be registered. As the appropriate IPTC metadata can be immediately called out according to the subject
・IPTC metadata presets, caption templates*4, and FTP upload presets, Caption Glossaries can be edited on Account Information Page in Creators’ Cloud and shared among multiple devices.
・Even in an environment where a Wi-Fi or wired LAN is not available, images can be delivered using the mobile/carrier line of your smartphone.
・You can write FTP settings created on the application to your camera. 

■ Notes
- Supported operating systems: iOS 17.7-26.2
- This app is not guaranteed to work with all smartphones/tablets.
- Features/Functions available for this app vary depending on the camera you are using.
- For supported models and information on features/functions, see the support page below.


*1 The camera software must be updated to use this function. 
*2 Voice Memo exceeding 50 seconds cannot be converted to text. 
*3 IPTC metadata is a standard of metadata included in digital images, formulated by IPTC (International Press Telecommunications Council).
*4 Note that passwords, private keys, and other sensitive information are not stored in the cloud and must be entered again on each device.

## Sony Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/3e/f8/1f/3ef81f55-5746-a2bd-0372-de2f3320d7eb/59c15f42-a91e-4435-8a7d-dd06e5bce9f2_T_U0026T_iOS-L_02_EN_202111.jpg/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/22/86/ee/2286eea1-f7f2-68c1-57ca-6c627039ddf1/ed91a621-3fcd-4c3b-865f-90dd6bbabf59_T_U0026T_iOS-L_03_EN_202111.jpg/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/b5/55/26/b5552629-a3da-cf29-74f7-b0ebeb01b28b/121ee2ae-09e6-4124-929e-3b72e2281ee7_T_U0026T_iOS-L_03_EN.jpg/1242x2688.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/42/f9/09/42f9093d-a82b-abfb-a372-687ea21c9364/TT_iPhone6.5inch_EN-2.jpg/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/a0/18/b7/a018b703-40eb-ae56-b2d5-af94ade50b23/TT_iPhone6.5inch_EN-1.jpg/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 6](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/28/96/ce/2896ce27-6213-444b-6ab1-a25eb59b9c3b/TT_iPhone6.5inch_EN-3.jpg/1284x2778.png)
- [Screenshot 7](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/0a/51/3a/0a513a53-9875-beec-f0b4-fa058aff461a/TT_iPhone6.5inch_EN-4.jpg/1284x2778.png)

## Sony Rating Breakdown in United States
- 5 stars: 12 (22%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 4 (7%)
- 1 stars: 37 (69%)

## Sony Reviews in United States

### *---- "Please fix SFTP"
SFTP has the same old authentication problems from way back since v1   Why can’t Sony get this pivotal feature right.  Also can you add star ratings so you can select which images to ftp based on star rating.  Thanks.
-- KelsoPerry, 2023-12-15

### *---- "Simply the worst app I have ever used."
Need serious work done
-- howard678, 2023-12-09

### **--- "awkward to use"
Operation is sporadic and unreliable, and there’s no reason for it to require yet another account to sign up for and log in to.
-- epv2, 2023-03-02

### *---- "Sony a1 transfer"
How can Sony build such an amazing camera but can’t develop an app that connects easily and transfers the images you want easily? I paid way too much for my a1 and a9 to deal with a app like this.
-- Tony f188, 2023-02-12

### *---- "Error 400"
Not only am I getting a plain text error, I am getting the full line of code that is supposed to throw the error. This is both hilarious in how bad it is and is probably a security risk. Sony needs to fix this asap.
-- kacper_creates, 2022-12-31

### *---- "Sony is so bad at apps"
It is sad. Makes me want to buy a different camera.
-- ILikeApps333, 2022-03-13

### *---- "Doesn’t work"
I have an A7riii and could NOT get pics to ftp over to my iPhone 12 Pro. The only way was to get pics from the imaging edge app, but that would be transferring them twice. Pointless. Even though I’m quite familiar with ftp servers, even following their directions was useless. Disappointing since I love everything else about the camera, and the imaging edge app works decent enough. This app was supposed to save steps, but in fact I only added more.
-- Path in AZ, 2022-03-10

### ***-- "Dropbox, Google Drive integration?"
Would be nice to see this link with 3rd party apps such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, etc
-- ZiggyZigg, 2022-01-07

### *---- "Almost pointless on iPhones, thanks to Apple"
The app relies on a Wi-Fi connection to the camera to FTP JPEGs. When there is no access point available, as is often the case for most of this app’s intended users, the app must use the phone’s hotspot to create an access point for the cameras.

The problem is that iPhones automatically turn off their hotspots when it detects no active connections. Every time this happens I have to take the phone out, re-enable the hotspot and restart the FTP server in the app. This happens when the camera idles to sleep, is turned off or has the FTP power save function enabled — in other words: All. The. Freaking. Time.

Do not fault Sony for this because it is Apple who forces this on users without an option to disable the timeout.

I’m sure this is less of an issue for sports photographers who have thousands of images transferring slowly enough that the hotspot connection never times out. But for photographers with more sporadic transfers like news photographers, this app is a no-go on the iPhone.
-- Alpha Intercept, 2021-12-23

### *---- "Doesn’t work with a7r 4a"
Won’t pair via bluetooth. Camera doesn’t show up
-- anon 73882, 2021-09-10

### *---- "Can’t even sign in"
For a company as huge and rich as sony they make the crappiest apps ever for their cameras
-- Theodore twombley, 2021-07-15

### **--- "Unable the pair with all Sony cameras"
Seems to work ok but needs improvement on the organization of photos as you take them. Would be great if it worked to automatically show you the photos as you take them, always displaying the latest. I was able to pair with the A7III with no problem but the program refuses to see the A7RIV. Both cameras work on the ImagingEdge Mobile on two different iOS devices. Issue appears to be with this particular app. Went through the troubleshooting process and issue still occurs.
-- VeinMere, 2021-05-08

### *---- "Doesn’t work"
This app doesn’t work. My Sony a6400 doesn’t connect the way the app wants them to. If I try to connect via the QR code on the camera, the QR code says “no data”. Useless.
-- Jenners09, 2021-01-17

### *---- "Absolute Trash...."
Having to sign in it's not acceptable. I want nothing to do with your cloud. I just want the ability to transfer my files from my camera to my phone. No frills, no flash, just substance. Something this vaporware fails to deliver for the people that just wasn't working tools.
-- UnixBasedSam, 2020-07-07

### *---- "Horrible"
This app is pointless.
-- Jessicarnahan87, 2020-02-10

### *---- "Typical"
I am a Sony guy - virtually every piece of electronics I own is made by Sony. But that is because of the hardware, and is IN SPITE OF the absolutely awful user interfaces their software engineers (especially their camera software engineers) create, and this is no exception. My Imaging Edge app works - clunky, to be sure, but it works. I can’t even get this app to connect with the same camera that connects with Imaging Edge. Will Sony ever hire camera software engineers who know how to make things work simply and clearly by people who are not software engineers??
-- toddfd, 2020-01-13

### *---- "Dislike changes"
Why is this complicated to transfer pictures. Please make it like old settings! this is not user friendly !!!!!!!!!! Change immediately
-- Bbydollcakes, 2019-12-24

### *---- "Perfectly good app that is now more complicated that the cameras they service."
It’s honestly hard to think of why you would change a perfectly good app, alter or tweak it to upgrade it’s function.  It now makes no sense, and apparently makes the super simplistic functions the old app had and makes them much more complex for no apparent reason except to add captions?  I’m stumped, disappointed and baffled.  How frustrating.
-- NYC Adam, 2019-12-21

### *---- "A Step Back!"
This app used to give me a professional edge by downloading from camera to phone. Now, I have no clue what is going on with the app and it is not user friendly. I used to choose pics from my camera, open the wifi setting on my phone and then open the app and the shots would download. No the app just has a home screen that is a bunch of technical jargon and worst yet, nothing downloads and it’s too complex to figure out. 

GET RID OF THIS APP OR CREATE A VERSION LIKE THE OLD. This is useless and I’m losing productivity.
-- BurgundyRam, 2019-11-14

### *---- "Seems to have lost geotagging"
The old playmemories app supported sharing location to the camera, this one seems to have lost this feature, which is very frustrating. Also built in navigation is sorely lacking. When browsing the cameras stores photos there is no way to exit that mode short of turning off the camera or quitting the app. Same goes for remote shooting. The old app was way better and should not have been discontinued.
-- Bigpilot89, 2019-08-22

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