This is exactly what I've been looking for!
As someone who travels frequently, I've always struggled with organizing and visualizing my photo collections geographically. Mappix solved this perfectly. What I love most is the privacy-first approach – knowing that my photos never leave my browser is a huge relief. The interface is clean and intuitive, and the automatic EXIF extraction works flawlessly.
I particularly appreciate the reverse geocoding feature. Instead of just seeing coordinates, I can actually see the city and street names where photos were taken. This brought back so many memories from my trips! The chronological playback is also brilliant for reliving travel routes.
The fact that it's completely free and works offline is the cherry on top. Thank you for building such a thoughtful, well-designed tool, László! 🙌
👋 Hi Product Hunt! I'm László, creator of Mappix
I built this because I was frustrated with how hard it is to visualize where photos were taken. Most photo apps show you
a list or grid, but they don't give you the geographic story.
🗺️ What makes Mappix different:
- Zero upload, zero signup - Everything stays in your browser
- Instant clustering - See photo density at a glance
- Smart geocoding - Not just coordinates, but actual place names
- Works offline - Perfect for travel planning or organizing old photos
- Privacy-first - Your photos never leave your device
🔧 Technical highlights:
- Built with vanilla JavaScript (no heavy frameworks)
- Leaflet.js for smooth map interactions
- EXIF parsing happens client-side
- Responsive design that works on mobile and desktop
💡 Use cases I love:
- Planning travel routes by visualizing past trips
- Finding photos from specific neighborhoods or cities
- Organizing years of photos by location
- Discovering patterns in where you take photos
I'd love to hear how you'd use it! What features would make this more useful for your workflow?
Try it out and let me know what you think! 🚀