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Taking digital notes in TagSpaces
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Folders in the Kanban perspective
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Visualize folder structures in the FolderViz perspective

A powerful, file-based workspace—no cloud required.

Organize your digital life—privately. Files, tags, notes, tasks, maps and kanban boards, all in one place.

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free downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux
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How TagSpaces Empowers You?

📝 Create

Write notes or record voice memos with the built-in plug-ins — all saved as plain files you fully control.

🌍 Collect

Save what matters from the web using our Web Clipper for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. Capture web pages, screenshots, or bookmarks as plain files accessible offline.

🏷️ Organize

Add tags to files and folders for effortless filtering, and discovery. No database — your tags stay right with your files.

🗂️ Browse

Navigate your digital world visually. TagSpaces lets you preview documents, images, audio, and more — directly within the app.

Your files managed with TagSpaces — offline and private

📊 Visualize

See your files from different perspectives with interactive folder trees, tag graphs, and map views.

💬 Annotate

Summarize, describe, or translate your files using local AI/LLM integrations. All processing happens privately on your machine, Ollama app is pre-required

🎨 Personalize

Make TagSpaces truly yours. Set custom colors, background images, and thumbnails for folders to create a workspace that inspires you.

🤝 Collaborate

Share selected files or folders with your team or family while keeping full control of your data.

Why TagSpaces?

No Login ➜ No Backend ➜ No tracking

Privacy by Design

Privacy by Design

Take full control of your files and your privacy. TagSpaces runs entirely on your device — no account, no cloud dependency, and no data collection. Your files stay securely with you, and your activity is never tracked.

Local-First, Offline-First – Always Accessible

Local-First, Offline-First – Always Accessible

Work anytime, even without an internet connection. You decide which tools to use for optional syncing (e.g., Nextcloud, Dropbox, Syncthing) and encrypting (e.g., Cryptomator).

No Vendor Lock-In

No Vendor Lock-In

Your data stays in plain, readable files — tags, descriptions, and colors are stored right beside your documents. 100% portable and future-proof.

Open & Extensible

Open & Extensible

Built with modern web technologies and open source under AGPL. Extend TagSpaces with plugins and tailor it to your workflow.

Cross-Platform & Easy to Use

Cross-Platform & Easy to Use

Enjoy a clean, intuitive experience across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Simple to install, easy to master, and built for productivity.

Key benefits and functionalities

Create Content With Simple Files, No Lock-In

With TagSpaces, your ideas, notes, and tasks live in standard file formats — fully portable and future-proof. What You Can Create:
  • Quick Notes in plain text, Markdown, or HTML — perfect for journaling, meeting notes, or documentation
  • To-Do Lists to keep your tasks clear and actionable
  • Voice Memos recorded directly into audio file
  • Mind Maps - to visually organize thoughts and brainstorm ideas.
  • File Revisions to track changes and go back in time.
  • Kanban Boards by turning any folder into a visual project workspace
  • Digital Maps combining geo-locations with relevant files and folders
More About Note-Taking

Collect Web Content As Files

With our Web Clipper browser extension for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, you can save web content directly to your hard drive as plain files (HTML, MHTML/PDF, PNG, URL) for offline use. This way your content is not locked into any online service.
  • Save entire web pages or just parts of them, allowing you to edit or read them later.
  • Capture screenshots from webpage.
  • Create bookmarks to webpage, which is turning TagSpaces to a bookmark manager
  • Extract geo-coordinates from Google Maps or Openstreetmap as geo-tags.
More About the Web Clipper

Tag and Annotate any File or Folder

Unlike most file tagging applications, we do not store tags in a centralized way. As a result, the added metadata is not tied to any specific vendor.
  • Organize your photos, documents, music, recipes, invoices or even folders with tags.
  • Organizing files with drag and drop to folders.
  • Add description to any file or folder.
  • Use local AI to generate tags and description.
  • Use colors for folders or tags, making them unique and easy to visually find.
  • Add custom thumbnails to files and folders.
Learn More About Tagging

Offline AI-powered features

With the help of the free Ollama AI-engine, TagSpaces offers a powerful way to use local large language models (LLMs) for various tasks, fully offline:
  • Manage unlimited local AI-chats
  • Tagging and summarization of text based files like HTML, TXT, MarkDown and PDF
  • Automatic tagging, annotation and extraction of dominant colors for images
  • Batch AI-processing of multiple files
  • Defining the output language for generated content
Learn more about local AI
Screenshot of dialog for automatic content analysis and extraction in TagSpaces
Screenshot showing annotation for image generated with an offline LLM-model
Screenshot showing a local AI-chat describing an image dropped on it
Video showing how TagSpaces previews various file types

Browse, Preview & Enjoy Your Files

Turn TagSpaces into your personal digital hub for almost any type of content you own. More than just a file browser, it’s your all-in-one platform to view, organize, and manage your digital life — right on your device, with zero cloud dependency.
  • View photos and images in great detail
  • Preview documents and spreadsheets without needing external apps
  • Manage scanned PDFs and receipts for easy archiving
  • Listen to music and watch videos in-app
  • Preview 3D models for printing or design
  • Organize and read eBooks in various formats
  • Build your own digital asset management system — fully offline and privacy-first
Learn More About Managing Digital Assets

Access, Manage & Share Files via S3-Compatible Object Storage

Transform any S3-compatible object storage into your personal cloud workspace — accessible from anywhere, and completely under your control.
  • Seamless Access from Anywhere: Connect to popular providers like AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, Wasabi, or MinIO (self-hosted).
  • File Management in the Cloud:
    • Browse, preview, and organize files with tags, just like on your desktop
    • Search across file names and content to access to what you need
    • Edit files in place, without the need to download or re-upload
    • Drag & drop uploads straight into your S3 buckets
    • Create shareable links with expiration dates for secure file sharing
  • Build Your Own Cloud Productivity Suite: Create a Dropbox- or Evernote-like experience using your own storage — fully private, fully under your control.
  • Self-Host with S3Proxy: Want full control? Use S3Proxy to connect TagSpaces with internally hosted NAS systems, enabling secure, private access on your own network.
Learn More About S3 Functionality
Cloudflare R2
Managing S3 buckets in TagSpaces
Creating Download Links
Video showing how to build a Kanban board in TagSpaces Pro

Create Offline Kanban Boards in TagSpaces Pro

TagSpaces Pro includes a perspective that lets you represent any folder with subfolders as a Kanban board.
  • Subfolders become columns
  • Files appear as cards
  • Drag & drop to organize tasks
  • Move columns with drag & drop
  • Import boards from Trello®
  • Ideal for agile workflows and project planning
Learn More About Kanban Boards

Geo-Tag Files and Folders and Display Them on a Map

TagSpaces Pro offers a perspective that allows you to display geo-tagged files and folders on a digital map. What You Can Do:
  • Visualize geo-tagged files and folders right on the map
  • Place any file or folder onto a location for easy spatial organization
  • Annotate locations on a map with notes, documents, or images
  • Privately bookmark favorite places — no cloud, no tracking
  • Plan trips or document your travels, complete with files and media
  • Extract geo-coordinates from photos via built-in EXIF/IPTC support.
Learn More About Geo-Tagging
Video showing basic functionalities of the Mapique perspective
Folder Tree View
Circular Folder Tree View
Links Graph View
Tags Graph View

Visualize & Understand Your Files Like Never Before

Unlock powerful file analysis and visualization tools with TagSpaces Pro — giving you deeper insight into how your digital world is structured and connected.
  • Mind Map View: Instantly generate a visual map of your folder structure — perfect for brainstorming and navigating complex projects
  • Circular View: See your file hierarchy in a beautiful, radial layout that makes large structures easier to explore
  • Link Graph View: Visualize relationships between files, folders, and web links — ideal for connecting ideas and building knowledge networks
  • Tag Graph View: Discover how your files are organized by tags, and uncover hidden patterns or categories in your content
Learn More About FolderViz

Our Main Products

TagSpaces Lite

Desktop App
free
open source,
no strings attached
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  • Add tags to files and folders
  • Manage files and folders
  • Thumbnails for images and videos
  • Take notes as readable text files
  • Unlimited local AI chats
  • Collect content from web pages as files
  • Preview files directly in the app
  • Search for tagged files and folders
  • Save common search queries for later use
  • Connect cloud S3 object storage from services like AWS S3, Wasabi, or Cloudflare
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TagSpaces Pro

Desktop App
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/ year / user
  • Updates and support for as long as you are subscribed.
  • The subscription will automatically renew each year. It can be canceled any time.
per user
  • One-time license cost - receive all future updates.
  • Support included for one year after the purchase.
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All the features of TagSpaces Lite, plus:
  • Collaboratively use tags with your colleagues
  • Generate tags and descriptions with local AI
  • Custom templates for new files
  • Bookmark and geo-tag files and folders
  • Full-text search
  • Kanban view for folders
  • Map view for folders
  • Information visualization views for folders and links graph
  • Custom icons, colors, and backgrounds for folders
  • Share files on S3 storage with others
  • Support the development of TagSpaces products
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TagSpaces Custom

Web or Desktop App
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A product specially tailored for your needs, plus:
  • On-premises web application or tailored desktop app
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • White-label custom packages
  • Development of custom extensions
  • Read-only mode for embedding in websites
  • Priority technical support
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What people are saying?

TagSpaces has transformed how I organize my research files. The ability to tag and sort documents locally without relying on the cloud gives me complete control over my work. I highly recommend it for anyone who values privacy and efficiency.
John S. - Freelance Writer
January, 2024
For managing my large photo collections, TagSpaces Pro has been indispensable. Being able to apply tags, color-code files, and geo-tag images is a lifesaver. Plus, I don’t have to worry about my files being stored in the cloud.
David T. - Photographer
June, 2022
TagSpaces has made managing my research data a breeze. I love the flexibility of the tagging system, which allows me to categorize my files in ways that traditional folder systems can't. It's indispensable for organizing large datasets.
Sophia W. - Research Scientist
February, 2021
As a project manager, I deal with tons of documents. TagSpaces Pro makes it easy to organize everything with custom tags, so I can find what I need in seconds. It's intuitive and flexible, perfect for our business needs.
Lisa C. - Project Manager
March, 2020
In my field, data privacy is essential. TagSpaces Pro gives me the peace of mind I need when organizing confidential client documents. The tagging and local-first storage help me stay organized without risking sensitive information.
Anya P. - Lawyer
May, 2019
As a graphic designer, I manage countless project files. TagSpaces Pro allows me to organize everything visually with custom tags and colors. It’s a fantastic tool for creatives who need a personalized approach to file management.
Yuki T. - Graphic Designer
August, 2019
I was looking for a local-first solution to manage my code snippets and documentation, and TagSpaces Pro exceeded my expectations. The tagging system is brilliant for organizing complex files, and I love that my data never leaves my computer.
Lazlo K. - Software Developer
July, 2019
TagSpaces Pro is the perfect solution for my business. We can keep our files organized with tags and annotations, and because everything is stored locally, we don't have to rely on third-party cloud services. It’s secure and efficient.
Michael O. - Small Business Owner
November, 2023
I use TagSpaces Pro to keep my architectural plans and documents organized. The ability to access everything offline and use detailed tags helps me quickly find and categorize files. It’s streamlined my workflow tremendously.
Carlos Ramirez - Architect
October, 2023