Built for the way families share memories
NestPics gives you the simplicity of a modern photo app with the control of self-hosting. Keep your data on your hardware, invite family members, and access everything from anywhere.
Local-first storage
Keep originals on your server while clients cache what they need.
Multi-device access
Flutter apps for mobile and web keep everyone in sync.
Designed for scale
Organize large libraries without sacrificing speed.
Built for families who self-host
NestPics keeps your library local while giving you a modern, fast experience across devices.
Private by design
Host NestPics on hardware you control.
Keep originals at home while still enjoying fast browsing, sharing, and access on the go.
Albums your way
Nest albums, reorder collections, and pick custom covers.
Create sub-albums, rearrange collections, and set the thumbnail that represents each album.
Smart albums
Rules keep albums updated.
Auto-group by time, tags, people, cameras, and file details.
Search and filters
Find anything fast.
Filter by date range, media type, camera, favorites, archive, and more.
Locked folder
Protect sensitive photos with a PIN.
Lock albums or items behind a secure folder that stays hidden until unlocked.
Built-in editing
Photo and video edits without leaving the app.
Crop, adjust, filter, and mark up photos plus trim and tweak videos.
Startup guide
Get from install to shared albums in under an hour.
Spin up the server
Install the NestPics backend on your server or NAS and point it at your photo library.
Connect the app
Sign in from iOS, Android, or the web portal and verify the connection to your home server.
Import and organize
Let indexing run, then tag favorites and build shared albums for family members.
Back up with confidence
Keep originals safe with simple export and mirror workflows built for long-term storage.
Ready to build your Nest?
Set up a private library today, then expand with NestPics Cloud when you are ready.
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