Lap
Lap is a free, open-source image editor for Windows, macOS and Linux. An offline-first photo manager for large local libraries. It has 3,710 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at julyx10/lap.
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- Image editing & photo
- Actively maintained
About Lap
Lap - Private Local Photo Manager Open-source desktop photo manager for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Lap is an open-source, local-first photo manager for browsing family albums, finding old photos quickly, and managing large personal media libraries offline. It is a privacy-focused alternative to cloud photo services: no forced upload, local AI search, folder-first workflow, and free to use.
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What is Lap?
Lap is a free, open-source image editor for Windows, macOS and Linux. An offline-first photo manager for large local libraries. It has 3,710 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at julyx10/lap.
Is Lap free and open source?
Yes. Lap's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Lap?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v0.3.2) or the project website.
Is Lap still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 8, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.