Archive tool · For analog & hobby photographers
Your scans
deserve proper
metadata.
Upload scanned film, digitized slides, or old prints. Record voice notes about each frame — or invite someone who was there. Get a searchable, exportable archive with metadata baked into every file.
No app or account needed for contributors.
Free forever · No credit card required
Any format, any age
JPEG, TIFF, DNG, HEIC, RAW — scanned film, digitized slides, or fresh digital captures. Upload what you have.
Voice notes per frame
Tap record on each photo. Speak what you know: who, where, when, why. No typing required.
AI metadata extraction
Names, dates, and locations are extracted automatically from your narration and structured as IPTC-ready metadata.
IPTC / XMP baked in
Metadata embedded in every image file — readable by Lightroom, Apple Photos, Google Photos, and any DAM.
Invite someone who was there
Send a private link to anyone who knows the story. They contribute without creating an account.
Photo book export
Turn a batch of scans into a print-ready PDF book with stories, names, and dates laid out for you.
How it works
A few simple steps. No technical setup required.
Scan and upload
Drag RAW scans, TIFFs, or JPEGs into a Zeuge batch. Any image format works — including film scans, digitized slides, and large-format TIFFs.
Record voice notes — or invite someone who knows
Tap record and speak what you know about each frame. Or send a private link to someone who was there. They contribute on any device, no account needed.
AI extracts the structure
Names, places, and dates are pulled from your narration automatically. Review, edit, and fill in anything the AI missed. You stay in control of every field.
Export your archive
Download XMP sidecars, export IPTC-embedded files, share a web gallery, or generate a print-ready photo book. Your metadata travels with your images, wherever they go.
Your stories stay with your scans
Export metadata in the format that fits your workflow — embedded, sidecar, gallery, or book.
Photo book
Print-ready PDF
Galleries
Shareable galleries
IPTC / XMP
Embedded in image files
XMP sidecars
Drop-in for Lightroom
Lightroom Classic Plugin
Create and manage collections directly from Lightroom Classic
Video
Narrated MP4 slideshow
Simple, honest pricing
Start free. Upgrade when your archive grows.
Free
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forever
Total items
100
Contributors / batch
3
Watermarked book exports
Yes
Visual similarity grouping
AI similarity engine
Small
For individuals getting started with archiving.
billed monthly
Save $24/yr billed annually
Total items
3000
Contributors / batch
Unlimited
Watermarked book exports
Yes
Visual similarity grouping
AI similarity engine
Medium
For serious archivists who need more scale and AI tools.
billed monthly
Save $48/yr billed annually
Total items
20000
Contributors / batch
Unlimited
Watermarked book exports
Visual similarity grouping
AI similarity engine
Large
For organizations with large archiving needs.
billed monthly
Save $108/yr billed annually
Total items
Unlimited
Contributors / batch
Unlimited
Watermarked book exports
Visual similarity grouping
AI similarity engine
All plans include visual similarity grouping. AI similarity engine available on Medium and above.
Common questions
What image formats can I upload?
JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, HEIC, and camera RAW files including DNG, NEF, CR2, and ARW. Maximum 50 MB per file — ideal for high-resolution film scans.
Can I invite someone else to narrate photos I don't know?
Yes. Generate a private contributor link and send it to anyone — a parent, a sibling, an old friend. They click through on any browser, no sign-up required. You receive their narration and the extracted metadata.
Will the metadata embed in the original files?
Yes. Zeuge can write IPTC/XMP metadata directly into your image files. You can also export XMP sidecars for non-destructive workflows in Lightroom.
Does my archive stay private?
Yes. Each batch has its own private link that only you generate and share. Nothing is publicly indexed. Only people you personally send the link to can see the photos.
Can I export a printed photo book from my scans?
Yes. Zeuge's photo book export generates a print-ready PDF with your scans, stories, names, and dates laid out automatically. Order from any print-on-demand service.
Give your archive the metadata it deserves.
Scanning is the first step. Without context, your images are just pixels. Add the names, dates, and stories — then export with everything embedded.
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