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.

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🚀 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.

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✨ 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

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🛠 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)

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👥 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

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📸 Screenshots / Demo

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

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🔥 Project Status

• 🟢 Actively building

Last updated: 2026-03-24

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❓ FAQ

Is this project free?

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

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Is the source code available?

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

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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.

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📬 Contact & Links

• Website: https://memories.gallery
• GitHub: https://github.com/pulsejet/memories
• Twitter/X: https://x.com/_pulsejet
• Email: N/A (use GitHub issues)

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