PixelUnion
Free your photos from American tech platforms with privacy-focused AI
PixelUnion Overview
PixelUnion is a revolutionary photo management platform that combines powerful AI capabilities with uncompromising privacy protection. Built on a forked version of Immich, PixelUnion offers first-class facial recognition technology while ensuring your personal data never leaves your control. The platform solves key pain points for privacy-conscious users who want the convenience of modern photo organization without surrendering their data to large tech corporations. With native iPhone & Android apps, PixelUnion provides instant, secure backups from mobile devices while maintaining complete data ownership. The service is ideal for individuals and families who value both cutting-edge photo management features and digital sovereignty.
PixelUnion Screenshot
PixelUnion Official screenshot of the tool interface
PixelUnion Core Features
Privacy-First Facial Recognition
PixelUnion's advanced facial recognition technology helps you quickly find images of friends and loved ones while keeping all processing and data storage entirely under your control. Unlike mainstream platforms, your facial data never gets shared or monetized.
Cross-Platform Mobile Backup
With native support for both iPhone and Android through Immich apps, PixelUnion offers instant, secure photo backups from any mobile device. The backup process is seamless and happens automatically whenever you're connected to WiFi.
Complete Data Ownership
PixelUnion guarantees that your photos and metadata remain yours forever. The platform's architecture ensures you maintain full control over your digital memories without hidden data sharing agreements.
Private Cloud Storage
All photos are stored securely in your personal cloud environment, isolated from mass data collection practices common among major tech platforms. Encryption protects your memories both in transit and at rest.
Open Source Foundation
Built on a forked version of Immich, PixelUnion benefits from open-source transparency while adding proprietary enhancements to facial recognition and privacy protection features.
PixelUnion Use Cases
Family Photo Organization
Parents can automatically organize years of family photos by recognizing children as they grow, creating private timelines without exposing sensitive family moments to advertisers.
Travel Photography Management
Frequent travelers can securely backup photos from trips abroad and easily find pictures by location or with specific travel companions through facial recognition.
Professional Photographer Portfolio
Photographers can maintain client galleries with sophisticated organization capabilities while ensuring sensitive client photos remain completely private and controlled.
How to Use PixelUnion
Download and install the Immich app from your device's app store (available for both iOS and Android).
Create your PixelUnion account and configure your privacy preferences during the initial setup.
Grant the app permission to access your photo library - PixelUnion will only upload photos you select.
Let the app perform its initial backup and facial recognition processing (all done locally on your device).
Start exploring your organized photo library through the intuitive web interface or mobile app.