LibrePhotos
LibrePhotos provides self-hosted photo management with face recognition, object detection, and semantic search.
About LibrePhotos
LibrePhotos is a self-hosted, open-source photo management service with automatic face recognition, object and scene detection, and semantic search. It supports raw photos and videos, scans pictures on the file system, and includes timeline view, event-based albums, reverse geocoding, metadata search, and multiuser support.
It is deployed with Docker and Docker Compose and requires a Docker-compatible OS, with minimum 4 GB RAM, 2 CPU cores, and 10 GB storage plus space for the photo library. Machine learning features are memory-intensive, and 8 GB or more RAM is strongly recommended for smooth operation.
Key features
- Automatic face recognition and classification
- Object and scene detection for photos
- Semantic image search and metadata search
- Support for raw photos and videos
- Timeline view with event-based albums
- Multiuser support with file-system scanning
Best for: People who want to host their own photo library with machine-learning search on their own hardware.
Good for
- Open source under MIT License
- Deploys with Docker and Docker Compose
- Includes web client and mobile app for Android and iOS
Watch out for
- Requires Docker-compatible OS with at least 4 GB RAM
- Machine learning features need 8 GB+ RAM for smooth operation
- Requires 10 GB storage plus additional space for photo library
LibrePhotos at a glance
- Category
- Online Tools › Image Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Linux
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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LibrePhotos FAQ
What are the minimum system requirements?
4 GB RAM, 2 CPU cores, 10 GB storage plus space for the photo library, and a Docker-compatible OS.
Does it support raw photos and videos?
Yes, the feature list includes support for raw photos and videos.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes, there is an Expo mobile app for Android and iOS that is offline-first.
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