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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 4,100 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at julyx10/lap.

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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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FAQ

Lap FAQ

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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: v0.3.3) or the project website.

Is Lap still maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 27, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.