How to install PhotoPrism on Windows 10

PhotoPrism is a free, open-source photo management software that helps you keep your photo collection organized and easily accessible. Installing PhotoPrism on Windows 10 is a straightforward process. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure that your system meets the following requirements:

  • Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • At least 2GB of RAM
  • At least 2GB of available disk space
  • Latest version of Docker installed on your system

Step 1: Download the PhotoPrism installer

Head to the official website of PhotoPrism at https://photoprism.org and click on the "Download" button. Choose the Windows version and the architecture that matches your system (64-bit).

Step 2: Open the command prompt

Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type "cmd" and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.

Step 3: Navigate to the directory

Using the Command Prompt, navigate to the directory where you downloaded the PhotoPrism installer. For instance, if you downloaded it in the Downloads folder, type the following command and press Enter:

cd Downloads

Step 4: Extract the installer

Next, extract the installer files by running the following command:

tar -zxvf photoprism-x.x.x-windows-amd64.tar.gz

Note: replace x.x.x with the version number you downloaded.

This will create a folder named “photoprism-x.x.x-windows-amd64” containing the PhotoPrism executable file.

Step 5: Start Docker

Open Docker on your system by double-clicking on the Docker Desktop icon present on your desktop. Wait for Docker to be fully started.

Step 6: Run the installer

In the Command Prompt, navigate to the folder containing the PhotoPrism executable file and run the following command to start the installation:

.\photoprism.exe init

This will initiate the PhotoPrism installation process. Wait for it to complete.

Step 7: Access PhotoPrism

Once the installation is completed, you can access PhotoPrism by opening your web browser and entering the following URL:

http://localhost:2342

This will open the PhotoPrism interface, where you can import and manage your photo collection.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed PhotoPrism on Windows 10.\