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Memories is a fast, modern, and advanced photo and video management app for Nextcloud, providing a privacy-focused alternative to Google Photos for self-hosting enthusiasts.

🚀 Overview

Memories turns your Nextcloud instance into a powerful photo manager with a familiar timeline interface that sorts photos and videos by the date they were taken, using Exif data for accuracy. You can rewind to any point in time, relive memories, and navigate huge libraries effortlessly—even those with over a million files.

It solves the limitations of basic photo apps in self-hosted setups by offering advanced organization, AI tagging, fast video playback, maps, albums, and easy migration from Google Takeout or Nextcloud Photos. No more sluggish browsing or missing features.

Built for Nextcloud users who prioritize data ownership and privacy, it was developed by Varun Patil (pulsejet) to deliver a batteries-included solution that's performant, mobile-friendly, and extensible with AI apps like Recognize.

✨ Key Features

Timeline & Rewind: Browse photos/videos sorted by date taken and instantly jump to any moment in your library
AI Tagging: Automatically group by people, objects, animals, and more using integrated Recognize and Face Recognition apps
Albums & Sharing: Create shareable albums and send links externally without full Nextcloud access
Video Transcoding: HLS streaming for smooth, adaptive playback on any device
Interactive Maps: View photos on a map with reverse geocoding for locations
Bulk Tools: Edit metadata, archive old photos, migrate from Google/Photos app Optional: Experimental live photo support and ongoing performance optimizations

🛠 Tech Stack

Frontend: Vue.js, TypeScript, Webpack
Backend: PHP (Nextcloud app architecture)
Database: Nextcloud-compatible (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite)
Auth: Nextcloud
Video Processing: Go (go-vod transcoder)
Hosting: Self-hosted on Nextcloud servers (Docker, manual installs)

👥 Who Is This For?

This project is useful for:

Nextcloud users who want superior photo and video organization
Self-hosters seeking a privacy-first Google Photos replacement
Families and power users managing large media libraries

📸 Screenshots / Demo

Live demo: https://demo.memories.gallery/apps/memories/
GitHub: https://github.com/pulsejet/memories

🔥 Project Status

🟢 Actively building

Last updated: 2026-03-24

❓ FAQ

Is this project free?

Yes — Open Source (Free to use and self-host, no paid tiers. Donations via GitHub Sponsors encouraged.)

Is the source code available?

Yes — https://github.com/pulsejet/memories

Can I contribute?

Report bugs or request features on GitHub issues. Submit pull requests after reviewing guidelines. Help translate via Transifex (https://app.transifex.com/nextcloud/nextcloud/memories/). Join discussions on Nextcloud forums.