Your Photos.
Your Backup.
Complete SmugMug backup for Apple Silicon Macs. Download all your photos, videos, and metadata while preserving your folder structure.
Requires macOS with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)
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Three Simple Steps
Get up and running in minutes.
Get your API key
Create an API key from your SmugMug account settings. Our tutorial guides you through it.
Connect your account
Enter your API credentials in the app. Your data stays securely on your device.
Download your content
Select folders or your entire account. The app preserves your structure and metadata.
Everything You Need
A simple, secure tool built by a photographer for photographers.
Safe & Secure
Your SmugMug login and API credentials stay on your device. No data is sent to any servers except SmugMug directly.
Flexible Downloads
Backup your entire SmugMug account or select specific folders. The original hierarchy and structure is preserved.
Metadata Preserved
A TEXT file is saved alongside each photo and video containing your titles, captions, and keywords.
Source Files Support
Download your original SmugMug Source files including RAW formats like CR2, PSD, and TIFF.
Completely Free
No cost, no subscriptions, no hidden fees. Built by a photographer for photographers.
Apple Silicon Native
Built specifically for Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3, M4). Fast, efficient, and optimized.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about SmugMug Downloader.
SmugMug Downloader requires a Mac computer with Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, or M4 chip). The application itself needs about 50MB of disk space, plus additional space for your downloaded content.
Yes, completely free. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no premium tiers. This is a personal project built by a photographer to help other photographers backup their work.
You'll need to create an API key from your SmugMug account settings. We have a detailed tutorial that walks you through the process step by step.
Distributing through the Mac App Store requires an Apple Developer account and goes through Apple's review process. As a free personal project, we've chosen to distribute it directly.
The app itself is only about 50MB. The additional space needed depends on your SmugMug collection size. You'll need enough space to store all the photos and videos you want to download.
If SmugMug makes breaking changes to their API, we'll update the app accordingly. Keep an eye on this page for new versions.
Yes! You can select multiple folders or your entire account to download. The app handles the queue and downloads them sequentially.
Absolutely. The app recreates your SmugMug hierarchy on your local drive, so everything stays organized exactly as you have it online.
Currently, SmugMug Downloader is only available for macOS with Apple Silicon. There are no immediate plans for a Windows version.
Yes. Your SmugMug credentials and API key are stored locally on your device only. The app communicates directly with SmugMug's servers—no data passes through any third-party servers.
Ready to Backup Your Photos?
Download SmugMug Downloader now and keep your precious memories safe.
SmugMug Downloader is an independent, personal project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to SmugMug, Inc. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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