PiGallery2
PiGallery2 is a fast, self-hosted photo and video gallery that runs entirely in the browser. It scans your photo directory and provides instant search, face detection, map view, and automatic thumbnailing with no external database required.
What You Can Do After Deployment
- Open your domain — the gallery loads immediately with the default settings
- Set your photo directory — point PiGallery2 to a volume or folder containing your images
- Browse and search — use instant search, face recognition, or the map to find photos
- Share albums — generate sharing links for specific directories
- Customize — adjust thumbnail quality, face grouping sensitivity, and more from the settings page
Key Features
- Instant search with autocomplete across filenames, EXIF data, and faces
- Face detection and grouping for person-based browsing
- Map view showing photo locations based on GPS metadata
- Video playback and thumbnail generation
- Responsive UI optimized for mobile and desktop