Photofield

Self-Hosted

Immersive 3D open-source photo gallery

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Overview

Photofield is an immersive self-hosted photo gallery that transforms your image collection into an interactive 3D grid. It features AI-powered face detection and clustering (via TensorFlow), supports popular formats (JPEG, PNG, RAW), and offers responsive design for mobile/desktop. Deploy easily using Docker—no complex setup needed. Organize photos by date, faces, or tags, and enjoy a stunning browsing experience while keeping your data private on your own server.

Self-Hosting Resources

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE

version: '3'
services:
  photofield:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: photofield
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

  • Immersive 3D interactive grid view
  • AI-driven face detection & clustering
  • Docker-based seamless deployment

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Photofield easy to install?

Yes—Photofield can be deployed quickly using Docker with a simple command, requiring only basic knowledge of container volume mapping for your photo library.

? Does Photofield support facial recognition?

Absolutely—Photofield uses TensorFlow to detect and cluster faces automatically, helping you find images of specific people easily.

? Is Photofield completely free?

Yes—Photofield is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s free to self-host and use without subscriptions or hidden costs.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source
Category Photo Galleries
Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

  • Privacy-focused self-hosting
  • Stunning 3D visual experience
  • Easy Docker setup

Cons

  • Requires server resources for 3D rendering
  • Limited advanced editing tools

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