PiGallery 2
A fast directory-first photo gallery website, with rich UI, optimized for running on low resource servers (especially on Raspberry Pi).
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PiGallery 2 is a fast, directory-first photo gallery website built with a rich user interface and optimized for low-resource servers — especially the Raspberry Pi. It scans your existing photo folders and generates a beautiful, responsive web gallery without moving or duplicating your files.
Features include automatic thumbnail generation, full-text search, map-based geo-location browsing, and a clean Angular-based UI. It is a solid self-hosted alternative to cloud photo services, keeping your photos on your own hardware while offering a modern browsing experience.
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Updated 6/13/2026, 7:00:52 AM
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