Gallery for PhotoPrism

Gallery for PhotoPrism

Overview and Connectivity

• Delivers a streamlined, mobile-first gallery interface designed specifically for self-hosted PhotoPrism instances.

• Supports seamless connection to both public instances and private, password-protected libraries.

• Offers persistent session management, eliminating the need to repeatedly re-enter login credentials.

• Integrates robust security protocols including mTLS, HTTP Basic Authentication, and custom SSO providers such as Authelia and Cloudflare Access.

Browsing and Media Viewing

• Features a flexible media timeline organized by days and months, complete with 5 customizable grid size options.

• Includes a quick-scroll bar to jump directly to specific months across your photo history.

• Built-in full-screen slideshow viewer featuring 5 adjustable transition speeds.

• Optimized live photo viewer offering enhanced playback support for Apple and Samsung motion shots.

• Flexible search engine supporting customizable filters and saved search bookmarks for quick access to recurring queries.

Management and Sharing

• Direct external sharing allows photos and videos to be sent directly to apps like Gmail, Telegram, and social networks.

• In-app import feature lets users upload content directly to PhotoPrism using the system share menu.

• Direct media deletion option removes unwanted files immediately without requiring them to be archived first.

• Basic TV interface support allows timeline browsing using a standard remote control (requires manual APK installation).

Modular Extensions

• Memories: Generates a daily throwback collection featuring photos and videos taken on the same date in past years.

• Photo Frame Widget: Projects randomly selected photos from your personal library directly onto your home screen.

System Requirements and Licensing

• Compatible with devices running Android 5.0 and above.

• Confirmed compatibility with the PhotoPrism June 1, 2026 release (older server builds may offer partial functionality).

• Distributed as completely free, open-source software under the GPLv3 license via GitHub.

FAQ

Q: Do I need to log in every single time I open the app?

A: Not at all! The app features persistent session management, which safely saves your login state so you can dive straight into your library without repeatedly re-entering your credentials every time you launch it.

Q: What security and authentication methods does the app support for private libraries?

A: The app works effortlessly with both public instances and private, password-protected server builds. It supports robust security implementations including mTLS, standard HTTP Basic Authentication, and custom SSO providers such as Authelia and Cloudflare Access to keep your self-hosted setup secure.

Q: How flexible is the main media timeline for browsing through large photo collections?

A: The main timeline organizes your photos cleanly by days and months, giving you a structured overview of your library. To suit your visual preference, you can choose from five customizable grid sizes, and you can instantly jump across different points in your photo history using the built-in quick-scroll bar.

Version History

v2.0——28 Jul 2026

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*1.43.0

Ability to play videos without borders (zoom to fill)

*1.42.3

Fixed:

- Not focusing albums and folders on Android TV 7

- Inability to connect to a library right after disconnecting from one

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*1.42.2

Showing 4 photos when clicking a group of 5 photos on the map

Not focusing album content on TV in some cases