Pixelfed
Free federated photo sharing platform in the Fediverse, designed as a more sober alternative to large social platforms.
Overview
Pixelfed lets you publish and browse photos in a free software environment without copying the model of dominant social platforms. The service suits people who want to share visual content in a more open and transparent setting, with federation through ActivityPub.
Pixelfed is part of the Fediverse: accounts on compatible services can follow, interact and discover content across instances depending on federation rules.
Quick facts
| Service URL | pix.hostux.net |
|---|---|
| Service type | Federated photo sharing |
| Free software used | Pixelfed |
| Federation | ActivityPub / Fediverse |
| Project website | pixelfed.org |
| Source code | github.com/pixelfed/pixelfed |
| Account required | Yes to publish and interact fully |
Why use Pixelfed
- Share photos in a federated free software network.
- Follow visual content outside a closed social platform.
- Use a calmer interface focused on photos and interactions.
- Interact with compatible Fediverse accounts.
- Keep more distance from algorithmic feeds and advertising-heavy platforms.
Main features
- Photo publication and profile pages.
- Following, comments, likes and interaction with compatible Fediverse services.
- Hashtags, discovery and public timelines depending on instance configuration.
- Privacy and moderation features provided by the platform.
How the service works
- Pixelfed works through instances, each server with its own policy, moderation and community.
- The service is part of the Fediverse and can communicate with other compatible platforms via federation.
- An account created on one instance can follow, view or interact with content hosted elsewhere, depending on the rules and federation in place.
- As with other federated services, the experience also depends on the choices of the instance you use.
Use cases
- Publish personal or project photos in a federated network.
- Follow photographers, communities or visual topics.
- Use a free alternative to mainstream photo platforms.
- Connect visual sharing with the broader Fediverse.
Access the service
Service: pix.hostux.net
Related services
Pics to host your images.