Question 1

How does Pellicola compare to Piwigo for self-hosted photo galleries?

Accepted Answer

Pellicola is lighter and database-free, ideal for simplicity and instant publishing with EXIF and map support, while Piwigo offers more features like user management and plugins but requires a database and more setup. Pellicola suits privacy-focused individuals; Piwigo is better for teams.

Question 2

How to add custom CSS or themes to Pellicola?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't detail theming, but since it's self-contained PHP, you can modify the source code or CSS files directly. However, there's no built-in theme system, so changes require manual editing and might break on updates.

Question 3

Does Pellicola support video uploads or galleries?

Accepted Answer

No, Pellicola is designed specifically for photos (JPEG and RAW formats) and does not support video files, as per the features listed for photo publishing and EXIF data extraction.

Question 4

Can I use Pellicola with Nginx instead of Apache?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Pellicola should work with Nginx as it only requires PHP7 and GD/EXIF libraries, but the README examples use Apache and lighttpd, so you'll need to configure PHP-FPM and server rules manually for Nginx.

Question 5

How to backup and restore Pellicola albums?

Accepted Answer

Backup involves copying the photos directory, config.php, and any description files, as all data is stored locally. No database means simpler backups, but ensure to include all files and maintain directory structure for restoration.

Question 6

Is Pellicola good for SEO with image galleries?

Accepted Answer

It generates RSS feeds and allows HTML descriptions, but for advanced SEO like meta tags or sitemaps, you'll need to modify the code, as it's not built-in. The file-based nature might also impact indexing speed for large albums.

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