Ente
Secure photo storage with zero-knowledge encryption, cross-platform support, and 10GB free storage. Open source and self-hostable for ultimate privacy.
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Ente Photos is a private, secure photo storage solution designed with end-to-end encryption to ensure your photos remain completely private. Built as a cross-platform application, it supports desktop, mobile, and web platforms while offering open-source transparency and self-hosting capabilities.
Key Features
- End-to-End Encryption: All photos are encrypted before leaving your device, ensuring only you can access them
- Cross-Platform Support: Available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, and web browsers
- 10GB Free Storage: Start with 10GB of free encrypted cloud storage
- On-Device Face Recognition: Detect and group faces locally without sending data to servers
- Zero-Knowledge AI Search: Search photos using natural language queries without compromising privacy
- Smart Albums: Automatic organization of photos into meaningful collections
- Family Plans: Share subscriptions with family members at no extra cost
- Public Links & Shared Albums: Collaborate and share photos securely with others
- Easy Import/Export: Seamless migration of photos in and out of the platform
- Widgets: Quick access to memories, albums, and people from your home screen
- Hidden Photos: Securely store sensitive photos away from your main library
- Legacy Contacts: Designate trusted contacts to access your photos in case of emergency
Tech / Self-Hosting
Ente Photos is fully open source with all components available on GitHub. The platform can be self-hosted for complete control over your data storage and infrastructure. The application uses modern encryption standards to ensure data security while maintaining excellent performance across devices.