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I built an offline and privacy-first photo sorter

I built an offline and privacy-first photo sorter

by Sensotix·Apr 2, 2026·3 points·2 comments
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AI Analysis

●MidCozySolve My Problem

€9.99 one-time payment for browser-based photo sorting when Google Photos does this free.

Strengths
  • •File System Access API enables true local processing with no photo uploads to servers
  • •Smart event detection names folders by occasion like trips and weddings not just dates
  • •One-time payment model with no subscription or account required
Weaknesses
  • •Chrome and Edge only due to File System Access API excluding Firefox and Safari users
  • •Photo organization already solved by Google Photos, Apple Photos, and free desktop tools
Category
Productivity
Target Audience

Non-technical users with large photo libraries wanting privacy-focused organization

Similar To

Google Photos · Apple Photos · Excire Foto

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