Transfer & Tagging

Faster workflow of pro sports/news photographers

Transfer & Tagging: Pro Photo Workflow App

"Transfer & Tagging" is a free Android app designed for professional sports and news photographers using Sony cameras. It streamlines the transfer of still images to smartphones and tablets, allowing for instant delivery without needing a PC. The app features wireless background transfers, voice input for tags and captions, and customizable IPTC metadata presets. With robust functions for quick and reliable image delivery, it enhances workflows even in environments without Wi-Fi. Compatible with Android 10 to 14, it requires a Sony account for use.
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App stats

Rating: 2.14
(271)
Version: 2.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-12-04)
Creation date: 2019-03-24
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Microphone: record audio
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • view network connections
  • pair with Bluetooth devices
  • access Bluetooth settings
  • change network connectivity
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • full network access
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

A free application for professional sports and news photographers using a Sony camera that speeds up the workflow of transferring still images . You can deliver images instantly on location anytime and anywhere without having to open your PC/Mac.
For supported models and information on features/functions, see the support page below.
https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/transfer/l/devices/cameras.php

You must sign in using Sony Account to use this application.

■ Using the function of transferring still images to a smartphone/tablet that works with your camera, you can deliver images quickly without losing concentration while taking photos
・Wireless background transfers to smartphones/tablets is possible using the camera FTP transfer function.
 - While maintaining continuous shooting performance, you can transfer still images in the background to a smartphone even while taking photos. 1
・You can quickly and reliably transfer still images protected in your camera to a smartphone with a wired connection.

■ Text input of tags/captions for still images can be entered quickly using voice input and shortcut functions
・Hands-free high-speed caption input possible with voice recognition. (Only available in regions where Google services are available)
・After importing images with Voice Memos from a camera, the app can now automatically convert the speech into text as IPTC Metadata. 2
By using this feature with Auto FTP Upload together, you can embed text information in images with Voice Memos and upload them without operating the smartphone. (Only available in regions where Google services are available)
・By using a shortcut to call a pre-registered word in the Caption Glossary, names that are easily mistaken can be quickly entered.
・When transferring still images, you can automatically assign preset tags/captions at once to efficiently enter data.
・Tags/captions support the IPTC metadata
3 standard which is commonly used in news and sports coverage.
・You can customize which items are displayed for the IPTC Metadata that are used within the application.

■ Presets and other various functions enable even faster and reliable delivery work
・Up to 50 IPTC metadata presets can be registered. As the appropriate IPTC metadata can be immediately called out according to the subject
・IPTC metadata presets, caption templates
4, and FTP upload presets, Caption Glossaries can be edited on Account Information Page in Creators’ Cloud and shared among multiple devices.
・Even in an environment where a Wi-Fi or wired LAN is not available, images can be delivered using the mobile/carrier line of your smartphone.
・You can write FTP settings created on the application to your camera.

■ Notes
- Supported operating systems: Android 11 to 15
- This app is not guaranteed to work with all smartphones/tablets.
- Features/Functions available for this app vary depending on the camera you are using.
- For supported models and information on features/functions, see the support page below.
https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/transfer/l/devices/cameras.php

*1 The camera software must be updated to use this function.
*2 Voice Memo exceeding 50 seconds cannot be converted to text.
*3 IPTC metadata is a standard of metadata included in digital images, formulated by IPTC (International Press Telecommunications Council).
*4 Note that passwords, private keys, and other sensitive information are not stored in the cloud and must be entered again on each device.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
    Cons
    • Failed to connect to cameras via Bluetooth or USB.
    • Cannot transfer RAW images or QR code scanning functionality missing.
    • Poor user interface and overall experience.
    • Login and profile creation issues.
    Most mentioned
    • App fails to transfer photos from cameras.
    • Comparisons to previous app PlayMemories, which worked better.
    • User frustration with the lack of reliability and functionality.
    User reviews
    This is an awful name and icon I'm always confusing it with a device migration tool. This is used for Sony cameras, it needs Sony at the start of the name and a camera in the icon. I have 6, no exaggeration 6 apps just called "Connect" and only one has an icon that's at least the company's actual logo. I'd give it more stars but I feel like every time I travel and need to get photos off my camera using my mobile the experience is different and I need to recover/configure settings from scratch.
    by Andrew Terentyev, 2023-11-28

    |. |. |. |. |. 2. Application is located in my library on Google Play, however I have never used it, nor have I ever noticed the logo or icon. Also why is my device?
    by Nicole Hicks, 2023-05-31

    Does not see the camera on Bluetooth while imaging edge does. Can't connect to ftp server without bluetooth.
    by Levente Proksa, 2022-10-12
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