Timelinize – Privately organize your own data from everywhere, locally

In plain words

Timelinize is an open-source tool that helps users organize and preserve personal data from multiple sources on their own computers rather than relying on cloud storage. It allows people to import exported data from various accounts and keep it accessible and organized locally, reducing dependence on third-party services. Developed over ten years as a personal project, the software is designed for individuals who want direct control over their digital archives and are concerned about data loss if cloud accounts become unavailable.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Timelinize unifies and organizes your digital life on your own computer.

Timelinize ("time-lynn-eyes") is an open source personal archival suite, designed for modern family history. It organizes all your data onto a single, unified timeline on your own computer. Photos, videos, text messages, locations, chats, social media, and more. Timelinize unifies it all. By adding all your data, Timelinize documents your family's life with more detail and privacy, and gives you a more complete view of your story, than standard photo library and journaling apps. Most apps store your data "in the cloud" and out of your control . What if you lost access to your Google/Apple/Facebook accounts, or your phone? By bringing that data home to your own computer, Timelinize preserves…from timelinize.com

In the maker’s words, at launch

Hey HN -- thanks for showing interest in this. Happy to collaborate on this project. I'm hoping to get it stable soon so my own family can start using it. I've been working on this for about 10+ years, nights and weekends. It's been really slow going since I only have my own personal data to test it with. I just…

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