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Lychee

Free photo management tool that runs on your server. Upload, organize, and share photos with beautiful interface, EXIF support, and complete privacy control.

2 sources 4,120 stars Self-hosted MIT

Product snapshot

How the interface presents itself

Lychee interface screenshot

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What this project is really offering

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About

Take complete control of your photo collection with this self-hosted solution that puts privacy and functionality first. Unlike cloud-based alternatives, your photos remain on your own server with no storage limits, compression, or data loss. Key features that photographers love: Built for privacy and security - your server, your data, your rules. Never depend on third-party services that could disappear or change their terms. The open-source nature means complete transparency and community-driven improvements. Easy deployment with Docker support makes installation a matter of seconds. Whether you're a professional photographer managing thousands of images or someone who values photo privacy, this solution provides enterprise-level features without the enterprise complexity.

Highlights

The capabilities most worth remembering

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Intuitive web interface

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Full EXIF and IPTC metadata support

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Flexible sharing options

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Multiple import sources

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Advanced organization tools

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Full-screen viewing mode

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