Immich

What is Immich?

Immich is a self-hosted photo and video management solution designed for users who want to back up and organize their mobile media while maintaining complete control over their data. The platform allows users to automatically back up photos and videos directly from their mobile phones to a personal server, eliminating dependence on cloud-based storage services. The software provides browsing, searching, and organizational capabilities for managing large photo and video libraries. Key features include automated backup from mobile devices, on-device storage management, and search functionality across media collections. As a self-hosted solution, Immich runs on users' own servers rather than relying on third-party cloud providers, offering privacy-conscious individuals an alternative to commercial photo backup services. Immich is released under the AGPLv3 open-source license and is actively maintained through its GitHub repository. The project maintains community support through a Discord channel where users can seek assistance and participate in discussions. The tool is suitable for photographers, privacy-focused users, and anyone seeking to manage their digital media independently. Technical users comfortable with self-hosting infrastructure represent the primary audience, as the solution requires server setup and maintenance rather than providing a fully managed service.