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ShoeboxPersonal Family History Archive

Organize, preserve, and share your family's multimedia memories

Shoebox Archive Manager

Quick Start

bash
# 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 app

What 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

Getting Help

Released under the MIT License.