Transfer.zip
A self-hosted Photos & File Management app you can run on your own server.
With Transfer.zip, you get a self-hosted file and photo management application that lives on your own server, under your rules. Self-hosting it means no per-user subscription and no third-party cloud holding your information.
The project is developed in the open via GitHub, where it has earned 1.5K stars from the community. Repository activity was last recorded on Jan 21, 2026, and the project is classed as maintained in our snapshot.
Before you switch
File and photo tools hold irreplaceable data, so plan backups before you migrate. Test the mobile auto-upload with a small album, confirm how duplicates are handled, and make sure you understand where files are stored on disk — plain folders are easier to rescue than opaque databases.
Like every project listed on SelfHosted, Transfer.zip is developed in the open — you can read the code, follow development, and even contribute. Check the system requirements and the project’s own documentation linked on this page before installing.