Private • On‑device • Fast

Find photos instantly. No uploads.

Daylight indexes your photo library on your device and lets you search people, places, and moments with AI—while keeping your photos private.

On‑device AI

Runs locally. Your library stays yours.

Fast search

Type a query and jump to the moment.

Built for photos

People, objects, locations, and more.

No cloud indexing
Works offline
Privacy-first

Features

Search your library like you search the web—minus the web.

Natural search

Try queries like “sunset on the beach”, “birthday cake”, or “cats”.

People & collections

Group and browse: friends, family, trips, and recurring moments.

Smart filters

Refine results by time, location, and context.

Background indexing

Start indexing when you’re ready. Keep using your phone while it runs.

Privacy, by design

Daylight is built around a simple idea: you shouldn’t need to upload your private library to search it.

  • On-device processing: AI runs locally.
  • No cloud indexing: results come from your phone.
  • Offline-capable: works even without a connection.
  • Clear controls: start/pause indexing whenever you want.
Indexing
On device
Uploads
None
Connectivity
Optional