# Sony | Imaging Edge Mobile

> Photo & Video

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id489191124](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id489191124)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id489191124`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sony Corporation
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 1.60 / 5 (6,670 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.8.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-15
- **First published:** 2012-01-09
- **Size:** 51 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sony-imaging-edge-mobile/id489191124)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://creatorscloud.sony.net/locales\_privacypolicy\_ie.html](https://creatorscloud.sony.net/locales_privacypolicy_ie.html)

## Description

**Sony Imaging Edge Mobile** connects compatible Sony cameras to your iPhone or iPad for streamlined photo and video workflows. Transfer images and videos—including supported 4K and high-bitrate files—to your mobile device, with automatic background transfer available on select cameras. You can also browse and transfer camera content remotely, even when the camera is turned off on supported models.

Use your smartphone as a remote viewfinder for photography and video, including long-exposure, macro, and night scenes. The app can link smartphone location data to camera images, save up to 20 camera settings, and apply saved configurations to compatible cameras. Features vary by camera model and device; supported operating systems are iOS 17.7–26.6.

## Rankings

- #38,036 — Overall
- #1 — image

## Review summary

The Sony Imaging Edge Mobile app is widely criticized for instability and unreliable connections with iPhones. Reviewers report frequent disconnects, lag, and failed pairings, making basic photo transfer frustrating. Transfer options are limited, with a small maximum file size and no robust RAW-transfer capability. The UI is described as outdated and confusing, with additional concerns about permissions and security. Compatibility with older camera models is poor, often requiring awkward workarounds. Overall, many users view the app as unreliable and not ready for professional use, despite the cameras' quality.

### Pros

- Easy to use.
- Can transfer photos from camera to iPhone.
- Supports some Sony cameras (e.g., a6000) and enables quick exports for sharing.

### Cons

- Unstable connections and lag; frequent disconnects.
- Limited transfer options and small max file size; RAW transfers are not supported.

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