PhotoPrism

PhotoPrism is a self-hosted photo and video management application that helps you browse, organize, and search large media libraries from a modern web interface. It focuses on fast indexing, rich metadata handling, and AI-assisted discovery while keeping your originals in your own storage.

Key Features

• Web-based photo and video library with responsive UI, albums, favorites, and sharing links
• AI-powered search and classification (e.g., objects/scenes) plus location and time-based browsing
• Face recognition (optional, depending on setup) and people organization for easier discovery
• Automatic indexing with EXIF/XMP metadata reading, duplicate detection, and quality sorting
• Map view and geolocation support (uses embedded metadata; can enrich from known locations)
• Import workflows that preserve originals and support sidecar files
• Multi-user support with authentication and role-based access controls
• Docker-first deployment with configurable storage paths and database backends

Use Cases

• Replace cloud photo services for personal and family photo libraries with local storage
• Create a searchable archive for photographers (RAW/JPEG) and shared studio collections
• Centralize media from phones/cameras/NAS with metadata-based browsing and deduplication

Limitations and Considerations

• Some advanced features (notably certain AI/Maps capabilities) may depend on additional services, model downloads, or API keys and can increase resource usage.

PhotoPrism is well-suited for users who want a full-featured, browser-based photo library with strong metadata support and AI-assisted search. It is commonly deployed on a home server or NAS to organize large collections while maintaining control over files and backups.