Parachute is your set-and-forget backup companion for iCloud Photos and iCloud Drive. It automatically backs up your memories — photos, videos, and documents — to storage you control, whether that’s an external drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, network drives/NAS, external hard drives and more. With Parachute, you get peace of mind and full ownership of your data, free from lock-in.

Your Data, Your Way
•Back up your entire iCloud Photos library (including Shared Albums) and folders from iCloud Drive.
•Preserve originals in full resolution, all adjustment data, and the current edited versions.
•Works with USB drives, NAS/SMB/SFTP mounts, Google Drive, OneDrive, external hard drives and more

Key Features
•Manual or Scheduled backups (daily or weekly)
•Automate backups with Shortcuts integration (backup when you arrive home, etc.)
•Live progress tracking in-app and on the Dynamic Island (on supported devices).
•Privacy-first: all transfers handled via Apple’s Files extensions — your credentials never touch our app.
•Supports full-quality media: Live Photos + videos, RAW images, bursts, edits, and slow motion.

Why It Matters
•iCloud sync ≠ backup — deletions, expired storage, or sync errors can mean permanent loss.
•Parachute safeguards your digital life from accidents and disasters.
•Your files are stored in normal folders you can browse and restore from directly — no special tools needed.

No Subscriptions. No Lock-In.
•One-time purchase — no recurring fees.
•Your data stays in your storage, not ours.
•No accounts, no telemetry, no background bloat.

FAQ Highlights

Q: Does Parachute ever delete files from iCloud?
A: Never. It’s strictly read-only.

Q: Can I restore without Parachute?
A: Yes. Backups are just normal folders — copy them back with Finder anytime.

Q: What if a file is corrupted in iCloud?
A: Parachute flags any unexportable items so you know exactly what couldn’t be saved.

Q: Can it back up non-iCloud folders?
A: Yes. Add any folder via the iOS/iPadOS file picker