CloudTether
Photos from camera to editor in real-time
For Professional Photographers
Free trial available
Get photos to your editor
while you're still shooting.
CloudTether connects professional cameras to a desktop app via FTP,
so your editor can start working on photos seconds after you capture them.
Direct FTP ingest from camera to web gallery and desktop app
Edit metadata, apply color corrections, and crop in the browser
Real-time sync to CloudTether Connect desktop app
Export edited photos to remote FTP destinations
No credit card required to start your free trial.
< 3 sec
From camera to gallery
Real-time
Sync to desktop app
Browser
Edit from anywhere
Your photo workflow, simplified
From shutter click to edited export in a single flow.
Camera
FTP upload on capture
CloudTether
Web gallery + editing
Desktop App
Real-time sync
FTP Export
To any destination
Features
Everything you need for remote photo editing
A complete workflow from camera to final delivery, built for professional photographers and photo teams.
FTP Ingest
Configure your camera's built-in FTP client to upload photos directly to CloudTether as you shoot. Works with any camera that supports FTP.
Web Gallery
View all your photos in a clean, responsive gallery. Browse by shoot, search by metadata, and see new photos appear in real-time.
Color Corrections
Apply exposure, contrast, saturation, and other adjustments directly in the browser. Changes sync instantly to the desktop app.
Cropping
Crop and straighten photos in the web gallery. Standard aspect ratios and free-form cropping available. Non-destructive editing.
XMP/IPTC Metadata
Edit captions, keywords, copyright, and other IPTC fields. Load pre-made XMP templates for consistent metadata. Autocomplete suggests previously used values as you type.
Audio Transcription
Record voice notes on set and CloudTether transcribes them automatically. Transcripts can be applied to photo captions or metadata.
Desktop App Sync
CloudTether Connect downloads photos to your desktop. Push edited files from the web gallery to update local copies with your color corrections, crops, and metadata.
FTP Export
Send edited photos to any FTP destination with one click. Configure multiple destinations for different clients or wire services.
24-Hour Retention
Photos are stored on CloudTether servers for 24 hours, then automatically deleted. Keeps your storage clean and your workflow focused on the current shoot.
Team Management
Invite photographers and editors to your organization. Control who can upload, edit, and export. Track usage across your team.
Pricing
Simple pricing for photographers
Choose a plan that matches your team size and storage needs. All plans include free trials.
Monthly pricing shown
Annual plans save ~17%
3-day free trial
Solo
$12.99
/ month
50 GB storage
Up to 2 users
Web gallery + editing
Desktop app sync
FTP export
Most popular
Small Team
$24.99
200 GB storage
Up to 8 users
Everything in Solo
7-day free trial
7-day free trial
Large Team
$34.99
/ month
400 GB storage
Up to 15 users
Everything in Small Team
Priority support
FAQ
Common questions
Answers to the most common questions from photographers using CloudTether.
How does CloudTether connect to my camera?
CloudTether uses standard FTP. You configure your camera's built-in FTP client with the server address and credentials we provide. Photos upload automatically as you shoot. Most professional cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony, and others support FTP.
What cameras are compatible?
Any camera that supports FTP upload works with CloudTether. This includes most professional and prosumer bodies from Canon (EOS R series, 1DX), Nikon (Z series, D series), Sony (Alpha series), and others. You can also use FTP-capable transmitters with any camera.
How does the desktop app work?
CloudTether Connect is a desktop app for Mac and Windows that downloads photos to a local folder. As photos upload from your camera, they appear in your designated folder within seconds. When you edit a photo in the web gallery, you can push it to the desktop app to update the local file with your changes.
How long are photos stored on CloudTether?
Photos are retained on CloudTether servers for 24 hours after upload, then automatically deleted. This keeps your storage allocation available for new shoots. Make sure to download or export your photos before they expire.
Are my edits non-destructive?
Yes. CloudTether stores your original files and applies edits on export. You can always reset to the original or change your edits. XMP metadata is embedded in exported JPEG files and written to sidecar files for RAW formats.
Can I export to wire services like AP or Reuters?
Yes. CloudTether's FTP export feature lets you send edited photos to any FTP server, including wire services. Configure the server once and export with one click. All IPTC metadata (caption, keywords, copyright) is embedded in the exported file.
Do I need a credit card for the free trial?
No. You can start your free trial without entering payment information. You'll only be asked for payment when the trial ends and you choose to continue.
Support
Help when you need it
Get help setting up your camera, configuring the desktop app, or troubleshooting issues.
Technical support
For camera setup, FTP configuration, and workflow questions.
Email
support@cloudtether.pro
Response time
Within 24 hours on business days
Get started
Create your organization and start your free trial in minutes.