Free macOS App

SmugMug Downloader
Your Photos. Your Backup.

Complete SmugMug backup for Apple Silicon Macs. Download all your photos, videos, and metadata while preserving your folder structure.

Download for MacSetup Guide

Requires macOS with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)

100% Free
No Data to Servers
Open SourceSoon
SmugMug Downloader
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Username:
pinkpanther
Output Directory:
/Users/.../MySmugMugBackup

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v2Coming Soon
Universal Binary
Intel + Apple Silicon
Native macOS (Swift)
metadata.txt
Title: Sunset Portrait
Caption: Golden hour...
Keywords: portrait, sunset
Getting Started

Three Simple Steps

Get up and running in minutes.

1

Get your API key

Create an API key from your SmugMug account settings. Our tutorial guides you through it.

2

Connect your account

Enter your API credentials in the app. Your data stays securely on your device.

3

Download your content

Select folders or your entire account. The app preserves your structure and metadata.

Features

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.

Coming Soon

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.

FAQ

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. Our step-by-step setup guide walks you through the entire process.

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. Read our full privacy policy for details.

Ready to Backup Your Photos?

Download SmugMug Downloader now and keep your precious memories safe.

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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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