PhotoLog

PhotoLog is a secure storage and sharing platform for your photos and videos. It's designed as a direct alternative to services like Google Photos or iCloud, with a core promise: your files are encrypted on your own device before they are uploaded anywhere. This means you can back up your entire photo library—from RAW images to 4K videos—and create shared albums with friends and family, all while maintaining control over who sees your content. The tool also includes a mini website builder to create private galleries.

What sets PhotoLog apart is its uncompromising approach to privacy. It uses true client-side encryption, so your encryption keys never leave your device. The service explicitly states it does not use AI, tracking, or metadata scraping. A unique feature is the 'Bring Your Own Storage' option, which lets you connect your own S3-compatible cloud storage (like Backblaze or Wasabi) instead of using PhotoLog's servers, giving you full control over your data's physical location and costs.

This tool is ideal for privacy-conscious individuals, photographers, and families who are tired of entrusting their personal memories to large tech companies. Real-world use cases include securely backing up a lifetime of photos, creating a shared album for a wedding where multiple guests can contribute, or building a private website to share baby pictures with grandparents without posting them on social media.