PiGallery2 is a self-hosted web application for publishing photo collections directly from a filesystem.
It’s designed for lightweight systems, especially Raspberry Pi, and presents an existing archive through a polished interface instead of requiring users to import files into a separate library.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Supports advanced boolean searching with autocomplete, range queries, keyword filters, and location-based searches.
- Shows geotagged photos on a map and can display GPX tracks with activity-aware colouring and icons.
- Offers sharing links for folders, with optional password protection for private galleries.
- Includes logical albums, random photo links, and photo frame views for saved searches and display setups.
- Reads Adobe XMP face metadata, supports Markdown content inside galleries, and provides per-user filtering controls.
- Includes a rich settings page, Docker-based deployment, and extension support for custom functionality.
Website: github.com/bpatrik/pigallery2
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Developer: Patrik J. Braun
License: MIT License
PiGallery2 is written in TypeScript. Learn TypeScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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