# DigiKam

DigiKam is a free, open-source digital photo manager that catalogs, edits, and shares large photo and video libraries. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on ZimaOS, Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1059/digikam

## Description

digiKam is a free, open-source digital photo manager that catalogs, edits, and shares large photo and video libraries. It is aimed at self-hosters and photographers who want a full-featured, database-backed replacement for commercial photo management on their own hardware.

## Platform availability

Available on 2 of 9 platforms: Unraid, ZimaOS.

## Health score

66/100 (Good), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 16 days ago)
- Popular: 38 (79 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 45 (2 install platforms, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 50 (2 GB minimum RAM)

## Links

- Documentation: https://www.digikam.org/support/
- Official website: https://www.digikam.org/
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/bigbeartechworld/big-bear-casaos/tree/master/Apps/digikam
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/linuxserver/digikam
- GitHub: https://github.com/linuxserver/docker-digikam
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/digikam-089491q1o3smlm?q=digikam

## Common questions

### What folder structure should I choose before importing photos into digiKam?

Choose a simple layout such as year, then event or location, before importing. Sticking to it makes it easier to find, export, and back up pictures later.

### Can digiKam store photo collections on network storage and use a remote database?

Yes, digiKam supports multiple collections on local, removable, or network media. It can also store its database on local or remote servers.

### Can I view digiKam-managed photos in a browser?

One self-hosted user uses digiKam to tag pictures and Pigallery2 to view them in a browser. That setup includes tag and face metadata search.

### Does digiKam tag faces automatically?

Yes, it can automatically detect and tag faces in your photos. This makes it easier to find and organize images of specific people.

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