TagSpaces is a privacy-focused file manager that combines tagging and note-taking without relying on the cloud.
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Why TagSpaces?
No Login ➜ No Backend ➜ No tracking
Privacy by Design
Maintain full control over your files! Since the desktop app runs locally, it doesn't require online registration or an internet connection. Additionally, the app does not collect user data or track his activity. Your files stay securely with you.
Always Available – Local-First, Offline-First!
The desktop app works without an internet connection, ensuring your files never leave your computer, and you can access them anytime. You decide which tools to use for syncing (e.g., Nextcloud, Dropbox, Syncthing) and encrypting (e.g., Cryptomator).
Just Files – No Vendor Lock-In
TagSpaces stores tags, descriptions, and colors in readable text files alongside your files. Since the app has no database or server back-end, there's no vendor lock-in, ensuring you can easily access your data even without our app.
Open and Extensible
TagSpaces Lite is an open-source app released under the AGPL license. Built with modern web technologies, it's easily extendable through numerous plugins, most of which are released under the MIT license.
Intuitive and Easy to Use
Both the desktop and web apps are designed for easy installation and use, offering a consistent user experience for managing, organizing, and annotating files and folders across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android platforms.
How can TagSpaces help you?
Create & Collect
With the TagSpaces Web Clipper, you can collect web pages, bookmarks, geo-coordinates, or screenshots from the web. Using the built-in text file editors, you can create digital notes that can include tables, to-do lists, math formulas, or diagrams.
Organize & Annotate
TagSpaces can connect to folders on your hard drive, providing convenient and unique ways to browse the content. You can add tags (like labels) to any file or folder. In the Pro version, you can also add descriptions and geo-tags to your files and folders.
Search & Find – Boost Productivity
Organizing with tags along the folder hierarchy allows you to cross-reference folders easily. The search functionality helps you find files by combining tags. TagSpaces Pro also offers full-text search for text files, making it a solid alternative to desktop search apps.
Key benefits and functionalities
Add Tags and Descriptions to 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, or invoices using tags.
- Assign custom colors to any folder or tag, making them unique and easier to find visually.
- Add custom thumbnails and text descriptions to any file or folder.
Create Digital Notes as Plain Files
TagSpaces can serve as a full-featured note-taking app, similar to Evernote or Notion.
- Create and edit notes using the built-in text editors.
- Available formats for notes include Plain Text, Markdown, and HTML.
- Use common elements like lists, headers, tables, and embedded images.
- Our Markdown editor even supports LaTeX math equations, source code snippets, and Mermaid diagrams.
- Take advantage of automatic versioning, making it easy to revert to previous versions.
- With internal linking support, you can build an offline personal wiki to track your projects, ideas, or memories.
Browse and Preview Your Files
The app acts as a file browser for your files, enabling you to:
- Open your digital photos and images.
- Preview and organize documents and spreadsheets.
- Manage your scanned files.
- Listen to your music and play videos.
- Preview 3D models and files for 3D printing.
- Organize and read your eBooks.
- Build your own personal digital asset management system.
Access or Share Files Online via S3-Compatible Object Storage
Connect S3-compatible object storage (e.g., buckets) from providers like AWS, Cloudflare, Wasabi, or MinIO. Use the web version to access your files from anywhere, even on your iPhone or Android device.
- Browse, preview, tag, and search files located in object storage.
- Collaborate with peers on shared buckets.
- Edit files in the cloud without needing to download or re-upload them.
- Upload files to S3 buckets with simple drag-and-drop actions.
- Create time-limited, shareable links to files in buckets.
- Build your own Dropbox or Evernote-like service using a bucket of your choice as a back-end.
- Use S3Proxy to self-host S3-compatible buckets on internal NAS systems.
Create Offline Kanban Boards in TagSpaces Pro
TagSpaces Pro includes a perspective that lets you represent any folder with subfolders as a Kanban board. Use TagSpaces for:
- Personal task management or "Personal Kanban."
- Tracking progress on projects.
- Using a Kanban board for hiring processes or marketing teams.
- Importing existing Trello boards for offline use.
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. You can:
- Display geo-tagged files on a map.
- Place any file or folder on a map.
- Annotate maps with files.
- Privately save favorite places.
- Plan or document trips and places to visit.
- Extract geo-coordinates from photos with built-in IPTC/EXIF support.
Collect Web Content with a Dedicated Browser Extension
With the free TagSpaces Web Clipper for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox browsers, you can save web pages, screenshots, geo-locations, or bookmarks directly to your hard drive as plain files for offline use.
- Save entire web pages or just parts of them, allowing you to use the app similarly to "read-it-later" services.
- Capture a screenshot of the visible part of the webpage or create a bookmark to it. With the tagging feature, you can use TagSpaces as a full-fledged bookmark manager.
- Storing web pages as files offers numerous advantages, primarily that your collected content is not locked into any online service.
Our Main Products
TagSpaces Lite
Desktop AppfreeCompare all features
open source,
no strings attached
DownloadDownloads for other platformsno strings attached
- Add tags to files and folders
- Manage files and folders
- Thumbnails for images and videos
- Take notes as readable text files
- Collect content from web pages as files
- Preview files directly in the app
- Search for tagged files and folders
- Connect cloud S3 object storage from services like AWS S3, Wasabi, or Cloudflare
TagSpaces Pro
Desktop AppSubscriptionSingle payment
- One subscription per year and per user.
- Updates and support for as long as you are subscribed.
- Subscription will automatically renew on a yearly basis. You can cancel it any time.
- Support the development of TagSpaces products
- Kanban, Gallery, Mapique, and FolderViz views for folders
- Add descriptions to files and folders
- Bookmark and geo-tag files and folders
- Save common searches for future use
- Advanced and full-text search
- Custom icons, colors, and backgrounds for folders
- Share files on S3 storage with others
TagSpaces Pro AI
Desktop Appwill be available soonJoin the Waitlist
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- Use local LLMs, without Internet
- Chat with your files
- Summarize PDF and DOCX documents
- Describe Images in JPG, PNG formats
- Improve and translate file descriptions
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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