About Synology Image Assistant
A desktop app that generates image previews and compressed videos of formats such as HEIC photos and HEVC videos, ensuring proper display of Synology Photos files on any devices
A desktop app that generates image previews and compressed videos of formats such as HEIC photos and HEVC videos, ensuring proper display of Synology Photos files on any devices
A desktop app that generates image previews and compressed videos of formats such as HEIC photos and HEVC videos, ensuring proper display of Synology Photos files on any devices
Important Note
1. The version is expected to be available in all regions within the next few days. The actual time of release may vary slightly depending on the region.
What's New
macOS
1. Enhanced compatibility with Apple silicon Mac models.
Bug Fixed
macOS
1. Fixed an issue where preview generation might stop unexpectedly.
2. Fixed an issue where some large previews could not be generated.
Windows
1. Fixed an issue where generated previews for H.264 videos might appear blurry.
2. Fixed an issue where the browser extension could not detect the desktop app when signed in with a non-admin DSM account.
| Publisher | Synology Inc. |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.0.3-76 |
| Release date | 2026-10-14 |
| License | Proprietary |
| Installer type | nullsoft |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | Synology.ImageAssistant |
| Install scope | All users |
winget install --id=Synology.ImageAssistant -ewinget upgrade --id=Synology.ImageAssistant -ewinget uninstall --id=Synology.ImageAssistant -e"SynologyImageAssistant-1.0.3-76.exe" /SImportant Note
1. The version is expected to be available in all regions within the next few days. The actual time of release may vary slightly depending on the region.
Compatibility & Installation
1. Synology Image Assistant for desktop 1.0.2 requires:
- Synology Image Assistant Extension 1.0.0 and above
- Synology Photos 1.7.0 and above
Bug Fixed
macOS
1. Fixed an issue where generated previews might display as white.
Important Note
1. The version is expected to be available in all regions within the next few days. The actual time of release may vary slightly depending on the region.
Compatibility & Installation
1. Synology Image Assistant for desktop 1.0.1 requires:
- Synology Image Assistant Extension 1.0.0 and above
- Synology Photos 1.7.0 and above
Bug Fixed
1. Fixed an issue where video previews might take up the computer's hard drive storage when uploading videos to the Synology NAS.
2. Fixed an issue where installing the desktop app in a non-default location (e.g., C:) might cause the browser extension to detect the app as uninstalled.
Synology Image Assistant is proprietary software from Synology Inc.. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
The latest version is 1.0.3-76, released on Oct 14, 2026.
The download button links to the official installer published on global.synologydownload.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 227955cfbd479ffc49c95b425eaa86f664f4c2e926611fd397efef4aead0f806.
Synology Image Assistant runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
Run the offline installer with "SynologyImageAssistant-1.0.3-76.exe" /S, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Synology.ImageAssistant -e --silent.
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Synology Image Assistant and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Synology.ImageAssistant -e.