File Browser
A self-hosted Photos & File Management app you can run on your own server.
With File Browser, 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.
Development happens in the open on GitHub; the repository has collected 36.0K stars so far. Repository activity was last recorded on Jul 28, 2026, and the project is classed as actively 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, File Browser 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.