Why it's time to leave Google Photos

Google Photos is cheap and convenient, but you pay with your privacy. We lay out the risks and show why a European alternative is worth it.

Emma

Jul 16, 2026

Faces You Know, Privacy You Keep: Facial Recognition Done Right

PixelUnion and Immich use powerful open-source AI models to recognize faces in your photo library - with impressive accuracy, and without ever training on your data.

PixelUnion Team

Mar 31, 2026

Immich as a Service: Everything You Love About Immich, Without Running It Yourself

Immich is the best open-source alternative to Google Photos - but running it yourself is a real job. PixelUnion offers Immich as a fully managed European service, so you get the privacy without the ops burden.

PixelUnion Team

Mar 28, 2026

How to Export Your Google Photos or iCloud Library: A Step-by-Step Guide

Take control of your photos with this practical guide to exporting from Google Photos or iCloud and migrating to a privacy-first European alternative.

PixelUnion Team

Mar 23, 2026

The Window Is Closing: Get Your Data Out of the US While You Still Can

As the US wages war in the Middle East and threatens NATO allies with economic ultimatums, your personal data sitting on American servers is no longer just a privacy issue - it's a geopolitical risk. Here's what ordinary people can do right now.

PixelUnion Team

Mar 16, 2026

Finally: Leave Google Photos with a Few Clicks

Discover how the new PixelUnion Migration Tool makes switching from Google Photos easier than ever. No terminal messing around, but a simple browser experience with the power of Immich-go.

PixelUnion

Feb 15, 2026