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A tag-based photo and file organizer that layers tags and metadata over your existing folders without moving or duplicating files.

Open-source alternative to:Adobe BridgeEagle

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What is it?

TagStudio is a desktop application for organizing photos and files with tags. A library is created on top of an existing folder: TagStudio adds a hidden .TagStudio folder with a SQLite database that tracks entries, tags and fields, so your files stay where they are and no sidecar files are scattered around your filesystem.

Tags go beyond plain text labels. Each tag can have a shorthand name, aliases, a color, and parent tags that let it be substituted in searches. Files can also carry custom metadata fields such as text lines, text boxes and dates. Search supports tags, file paths, file types and media types, combined with AND, OR and NOT operators.

The project is in Alpha and runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. It supports previews for common images, RAW formats, SVG, animated images, videos and audio, and it relies on FFmpeg for video thumbnails and playback.

Key features

  • 01Tag-based organization layered over existing folders without moving files.
  • 02Tags with aliases, shorthand names, colors and parent-tag inheritance.
  • 03Custom metadata fields for text and dates.
  • 04Search by tags, path, file type and media type with boolean operators.
  • 05Previews for images, RAW, SVG, animated images, video and audio.
  • 06Detects moved or deleted files and offers relinking or cleanup.

Use cases

  • Organizing a large photo collection by people, places and events without reshuffling folders.
  • Tagging design assets such as Photoshop, Krita or Blender projects alongside other files.
  • Keeping a searchable archive of documents and eBooks with custom metadata.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Download the latest release for your system from the GitHub Releases page

  2. 2

    Install FFmpeg for video thumbnails and playback

Things to know

  • The README labels TagStudio as Alpha software.
  • It is not published to any package managers, so use only the official GitHub Releases.
  • It is licensed under GPL-3.0, a copyleft license.
  • Files that are renamed cannot be relinked, only files that were moved or deleted.

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Self-hosted photo libraries

Topics

#photo-management#file-manager#tagging#metadata#photo-organizer#digital-asset-management#python#document-management-system#organizer#photo-gallery

FAQ

What is TagStudio?
A tag-based photo and file organizer that layers tags and metadata over your existing folders without moving or duplicating files. TagStudio is a desktop application for organizing photos and files with tags. A library is created on top of an existing folder: TagStudio adds a hidden .TagStudio folder with a SQLite database that tracks entries, tags and fields, so your files stay where they are and no sidecar files are scattered around your filesystem.
Is TagStudio free to use? What license does it have?
TagStudio is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is TagStudio still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to TagStudio was on Nov 6, 2026.
What can I use TagStudio for?
Organizing a large photo collection by people, places and events without reshuffling folders. Tagging design assets such as Photoshop, Krita or Blender projects alongside other files. Keeping a searchable archive of documents and eBooks with custom metadata.
How do I install TagStudio?
Download the latest release for your system from the GitHub Releases page Install FFmpeg for video thumbnails and playback
Where can I get TagStudio?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/TagStudioDev/TagStudio

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