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How it works

Your personal backup hub

Whether it is school or work projects, vacation photos, or just to free up storage space on your phone, BeeDrive gathers all your data scattered across different devices.

Can store up to 833,000 photos or 5,700 videos
Data privacyAll files are stored locally, eliminating concerns over third-party access.No subscription feesStop paying for constantly expanding cloud storage plans.Always accessibleRetrieve your files anytime on any computer via File Explorer.

BeeDrive for Desktop

Real-time backup of important folders on computer

Select any folders you wish to back up. All changes will be replicated to BeeDrive as soon as they occur, while retaining up to 5 past versions in case of accidental overwrites.

Sync data between computers

Effortlessly switch between work and home computers without missing a beat. Simply plug in BeeDrive and it will automatically sync your latest changes, ensuring seamless productivity no matter where you are.

Automatic backup for iCloud Photo Library

Avoid accidental deletions and ensure you always have an original copy at hand. Log in with your Apple ID, and BeeDrive will back up your iCloud Photo Library.

Managing photos on SD cards

Tired of manual photo transfers? BeeDrive automatically backs up your SD card photos. When you format the SD card for your next project, BeeDrive also recognizes it for future backups.

Real-time backup of important folders on computer

Select any folders you wish to back up. All changes will be replicated to BeeDrive as soon as they occur, while retaining up to 5 past versions in case of accidental overwrites.

Sync data between computers

Effortlessly switch between work and home computers without missing a beat. Simply plug in BeeDrive and it will automatically sync your latest changes, ensuring seamless productivity no matter where you are.

Automatic backup for iCloud Photo Library

Avoid accidental deletions and ensure you always have an original copy at hand. Log in with your Apple ID, and BeeDrive will back up your iCloud Photo Library.

Managing photos on SD cards

Tired of manual photo transfers? BeeDrive automatically backs up your SD card photos. When you format the SD card for your next project, BeeDrive also recognizes it for future backups.

BeeDrive for Mobile

Back up photos wirelessly, anytime, anywhere

Running low on storage space on your phone? Back up photos and videos to BeeDrive over Wi-Fi or cellular to free up local storage. You can even back up remotely as long as your computer isn’t sleeping.

BeeDrop files from iOS/Android to Mac/Windows

Quickly transfer files, photos, and other content to your computer, and they will become immediately available in your Windows File Explorer or Mac Finder.

View, use, or share files even when your BeeDrive is not around

Need to show a design template to your colleague? You can access the files stored on BeeDrive on your phone and share it with others, whether you are connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data.

Back up photos wirelessly, anytime, anywhere

Running low on storage space on your phone? Back up photos and videos to BeeDrive over Wi-Fi or cellular to free up local storage. You can even back up remotely as long as your computer isn’t sleeping.

BeeDrop files from iOS/Android to Mac/Windows

Quickly transfer files, photos, and other content to your computer, and they will become immediately available in your Windows File Explorer or Mac Finder.

BeeDrop files from iOS/Android to Mac/Windows

Quickly transfer files, photos, and other content to your computer, and they will become immediately available in your Windows File Explorer or Mac Finder.

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Been hoarding photos, school files, and work documents for years just in case you'd need them someday, only to struggle finding them when that day comes?See how BeeDrive helps you rediscover them. No cloud, no tracking, just local intelligence.(Now available for Apple Silicon Macs and Windows PCs with NVIDIA GPUs. Coming soon to Copilot+ PCs.)

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Experience fast backups with BeeDrive, powered by its built-in solid-state drive.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsWill BeeDrive work with my computer, phone, or tablet?

For Deep Search:

Deep Search requires a computer with the following specifications:

  • macOS: macOS 15 or later with Apple Silicon (M1 or later) and at least 16 GB of RAM
  • Windows: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor, an NVIDIA GPU with 6GB VRAM ( RTX 2060 newer models) and at least 16 GB of RAM

For backup and mobility (computer, phone, and tablet):

BeeDrive requires a computer with one of the following operating systems:

  • Windows 10 64-bit (1809 or later)
  • Windows 11 and above, excluding Windows 10 on ARM and Windows Server editions
  • macOS 12 and newer
For mobile and tablet photo backup and BeeDrop, BeeDrive requires:
  • iOS 15 or later
  • Android 10 or later

Can I back up multiple computers to BeeDrive?

Yes, you can back up multiple computers to BeeDrive. To back up a computer, you need to connect BeeDrive to it using a USB cable. If you want to back up another computer, you'll need to unplug BeeDrive from the first one and plug it into the second one.

Don't worry if you made any changes to your files when BeeDrive wasn't connected; these changes will be automatically backed up the next time you plug it in.

Do I need an Internet connection to back up my computer or mobile device to BeeDrive?

An Internet connection is only needed for installation and setup. After that:

  • Computer backup and file sync work offline
  • Photo backup and BeeDrop need Internet on both devices
  • On the same local network, the app connects directly to BeeDrive for faster speed, and will use the Internet only if local connection is not available

Deep Search also runs locally on your computer, so both indexing and search work offline. With Internet, you can enable optional features like photo location indexing and cross-language search, which can be turned off anytime.

Can I back up my photos using cellular data?

Yes, although backing up over Wi-Fi is generally faster, as it's not constrained by the Internet speed of your phone and computer.

Please keep in mind that if you intend to back up remotely, ensure that the computer is connected to BeeDrive, running the BeeDrive desktop software, and not in sleep mode.

If you lose the original USB cable/adapter, you can order them here.

Can I view the photos or files backed up to BeeDrive without extra software?

Yes, you can plug BeeDrive into any computer and open the files using the computer’s default file browser (e.g., Windows File Explorer or macOS Finder). This applies even if you need to access those backup files on other people's computers without the BeeDrive software installed.

For photos taken in the proprietary HEIF format, BeeDrive software includes the option to back them up in a more common format (JPEG) so they can be easily viewed on non-Apple devices.

Can BeeDrive back up my iCloud photos?

Yes, simply enable the photo backup feature in the BeeDrive iOS app. The app will then download the photos from iCloud to your iPhone or iPad before backing them up to BeeDrive. Just make sure that your phone has enough storage space during the process.

Does BeeDrive automatically skip already backed up photos and files?

Yes, BeeDrive will only transfer newly created photos or files that have not already been backed up. BeeDrive also uses Delta Sync technology to speed up the syncing process of files by only backing up modified parts of a file rather than the whole file, to save time and storage space.

I’m considering encrypting my BeeDrive using BitLocker on Windows or Disk Utility on macOS. Will BeeDrive’s desktop or mobile apps continue to function after encryption?

Absolutely. As long as you unlock BeeDrive through BitLocker on Windows or Disk Utility on macOS whenever you connect it to your computer, BeeDrive will work.

It’s worth noting that after unlocking BeeDrive, you might need to open the BeeDrive desktop app and click on Search Again to initiate its operation. Once done, the desktop app will perform backups and sync with your computer folders.

Notes:Estimation based on photos and videos taken with iPhone’s default camera settings (format: HEIF/HEVC; video recorded at 4K / 30 fps) stored on a 2 TB BeeDrive.To back up phone photos, BeeDrop files, or access files on your phone, please make sure to plug BeeDrive to a computer, keep the BeeDrive desktop running in the background, and keep the computer active.Deep Search requires macOS 15 or later with Apple Silicon (M1 or later) and at least 16 GB of RAM, or Windows with an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor, an NVIDIA GPU with 6GB VRAM (RTX 2060 newer models) and at least 16 GB of RAM. See Software Specifications for details.Tested on a carpeted concrete floor.If you already have existing files on your BeeDrive, we recommend backing them up before encrypting BeeDrive for the first time. This will help mitigate any potential risks during the BitLocker encryption process. Moreover, make sure to store your BitLocker recovery key in a safe place in case you forget your BitLocker password.