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Multimedia Archive
Manage photos, videos, and audio recordings in one unified family history archive.
ShoeboxPersonal Family History Archive
Organize, preserve, and share your family's multimedia memories
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Quick Start
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# Download for your platform
# macOS: Shoebox-3.0.0.dmg
# Windows: Shoebox-3.0.0.exe
# Linux: Shoebox-3.0.0.AppImage
# Install and launch
# Explore the sample archive included with the appWhat is Shoebox?
Shoebox is a desktop application for organizing and curating your family's multimedia archive. Built with Electron and Vue 3, it provides a powerful yet intuitive interface for managing photos, videos, and audio recordings.
Key Features
- Cross-Platform: Runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Offline-First: All data stored locally on your computer
- Privacy-Focused: No cloud upload, your memories stay with you
- Face Detection: Built-in AI-powered face recognition
- Flexible Organization: Create collections and add rich metadata
- Playlists: Attach playlist entries to items with automatic inverse references on related media
- Digital Photo Frame: Auto-cycling slideshow mode for displays
Why Shoebox?
Unlike cloud-based photo services, Shoebox gives you complete control over your family archive:
- 🔒 Privacy: Your data never leaves your computer
- 💾 Ownership: Direct access to your files and metadata
- 🎨 Flexibility: Organize however you want, not limited by vendor constraints
- 🌐 No Subscription: One-time download, yours forever
- 🚀 Performance: Fast local processing, no upload/download delays