PhotoView is an open-source photo gallery platform designed for effortless photo organization and fast, responsive browsing. Built for self-hosting, PhotoView scans directories for photos and videos and automatically organizes them into albums based on metadata.

Features of PhotoView:

• Automatic folder scanning and album generation based on EXIF metadata.
• Supports RAW image formats, HEIC, and videos out of the box.
• Multi-user support with login access control.
• Modern and responsive UI for mobile, tablet, and desktop browsing.
• Fast image preview loading using pre-generated thumbnails.

How to access the PhotoView web interface:

Open your browser and visit: http://your-vm-ip:8000

Default Credentials:

This will display the default login username, password, and the configured photo directory path (e.g., /photos).

Disclaimer: PhotoView is an open-source project licensed under the MIT License. It is developed and maintained by the community. This listing is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by PhotoView’s creators. Software is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. Please ensure you secure access and comply with relevant data protection laws when using this application in production.