Storage Server
PixelUnion stores and backs up phone photos using a fork of Immich, with iPhone and Android apps supported by the service.
About Storage Server
PixelUnion is a private photo and video storage service built on a forked version of Immich, an open-source alternative to Google Photos. It is hosted on servers in Europe and run with 100% renewable energy. Users get a personal address in the form yourname.pixelunion.eu.
You can automatically back up photos from iPhone and Android using the native Immich apps, then view, search, archive, and share them from phone or web. The service includes smart search, facial recognition, AI object recognition, a map view, deduplication, encrypted storage, and full API access. Additional users such as friends and family can be invited.
It suits people who want automatic phone backup outside American tech platforms, with no ads, tracking, or use of photos for AI training. A free 16 GB plan is available, with paid options from 150 GB to 2000 GB and larger 4 TB to 16 TB storage on request.
Key features
- Automatic phone backup via iPhone and Android apps
- Smart search with facial and object recognition
- EU-based servers with encrypted storage
- Personal address like yourname.pixelunion.eu
- Share photos and invite friends and family
- Map view, archiving, deduplication and API access
Best for: People who want EU-hosted, ad-free backup for phone photos and videos.
Good for
- Free 16 GB plan available
- Works on iPhone, Android and web
- EU servers run on renewable energy
- Photos are not used to train AI
Watch out for
- Free plan limited to 16 GB storage
Storage Server at a glance
- Website
- pixelunion.eu
- Category
- Online Tools › Image Tools
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Storage Server FAQ
What is PixelUnion?
It is a photo and video storage service built on a fork of Immich and hosted on servers in Europe.
Does PixelUnion work with phones?
Yes, it supports the native Immich apps for iPhone and Android for automatic phone backup.
Is there a free PixelUnion plan?
Yes, 16 GB is free. Paid plans are available from 150 GB to 2000 GB, with 4 TB to 16 TB options.
Are PixelUnion photos used for AI training?
No. The site states photos never train AI and there are no ads or profiling.
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