Self-host your photos with Immich and Armbian

Immich is a high-performance, self-hosted photo and video backup solution, ideal for individuals and families seeking an alternative to cloud-based services like Google Photos or iCloud. It offers a private, secure space to store, browse, and share memories without sacrificing modern features or user experience.

With Armbian, deploying Immich on single-board computers is easy whether you're using a RockPro64, Raspberry Pi, or Odroid running Armbian.

What makes Immich stand out?

Immich combines a sleek interface with powerful functionality:

• Automatic mobile uploads for seamless backup
• Facial recognition and machine learning search to organize content
• Multi-user support for families or small teams
• A modern web and mobile interface that feels familiar and intuitive
• Support for HEIC, RAW, and other formats photographers appreciate

Why use Armbian?

Armbian provides a lightweight, optimized Linux environment for ARM-based boards. It’s stable, community-driven, and ideal for home server projects.

Using armbian-config, installing software like Immich becomes a single-step operation. There's no need to manually clone repos, edit .env files, or orchestrate Docker Compose stacks. It's simply:

Using armbian-config, installing Immich is as simple as:

armbian-config → Software → Immich → Install

That’s it. No Compose files, no manual setup. Uninstalling is just as quick.

All containers use a centralized data storage path at /armbian, making backup and restore straightforward no need to go through scattered volumes or configs.

This simplicity is built-in, so you can focus on your apps, not infrastructure.

If you’re looking to break free from cloud dependence and run your own media solution, Immich on Armbian is a project worth exploring.

Check the official Armbian guide here: Immich on Armbian