Editor's Review
If your phone storage is always full and you are tired of manually backing up photos, Yandex Disk solves that problem quietly. I installed it, turned on auto-sync, and every photo I took appeared in the cloud without me lifting a finger—even when I lost my phone, the gallery was safe. The 5GB free tier is generous, and the cross-platform access means I can pull up a document from my tablet while on the move.
What' s new ？
The new version focuses on removing clutter and making things more convenient. Update the app and continue uploading photos, videos, and files.
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Yandex Disk Official Introduction
Yandex Disk is a cloud service for storing all your files, photos, videos and
documents. Photo storage is designed for everyday use and is ideal for anyone
who values reliability and convenience. Your files and gallery are always
available, with automatic sync giving you instant access on any device.
Five gigabytes free
All new users of the cloud receive five gigabytes of free space. With Yandex Premium plans you can upgrade to as much as three terabytes. This makes the cloud a complete storage solution for photos, files and videos.
Automatic photo and video uploads
Photo storage in the cloud happens automatically. Easy auto-sync means you don’t need to organise your gallery manually: photos and files upload themselves, while cloud photo storage keeps your memories safe. Even if your device is lost or damaged, your gallery remains protected.
Access on any device
Your photo storage is always with you: on your phone, tablet or computer. Auto-sync works quickly, and cloud storage gives you extra memory without the need to transfer files manually. Your gallery opens in one tap and photo storage stays secure.
Smart search and file manager
The service includes smart search and a built-in file manager. Type a keyword and your gallery or photo storage will instantly find the right document. Auto-sync makes it easy to keep files up to date, while the file manager keeps the cloud simple and intuitive to use.
Easy sharing
Storing photos, documents and files in the cloud is even more convenient when you can share them. Your gallery and cloud photo storage let you generate a link and send it to colleagues or friends.
Online editor
The file manager also supports creating and editing files directly in the app. Your gallery and photo storage are always at hand, with auto-sync making teamwork effortless.
Unlimited photo and video storage
With Yandex Premium, automatic uploads of photos and videos to cloud photo storage are unlimited. Storing photos in the cloud doesn’t take up space on your phone: all files are kept in their original quality. Your gallery and auto-sync work seamlessly in the background.
Yandex Disk Tips
Toggle auto upload only over Wi-Fi at first. Media uploads eat through mobile data quickly, so restrict automatic sync to wireless networks unless you have an unlimited data plan.
Leave the default Camera Uploads folder untouched. Renaming or moving it will spawn a brand new auto-sync directory and break your existing media backup flow.
Use offline marking for frequently opened work docs. Downloading full folders every time you lose connectivity wastes bandwidth and storage.
Sort files by file type after uploading bulk media. Separating videos, images and documents makes future searching and sharing far less messy.
This service has clear drawbacks to keep in mind. Free accounts show occasional in-app promotions for premium upgrades, and unlimited media storage requires a recurring subscription plan. It lacks zero-knowledge encryption, so users handling highly confidential files should add extra local encryption before upload. File upload speeds slow noticeably when transferring extremely large video files on weak mobile signals.
