How Nestalbum works: a private family photo album
Nestalbum is a private photo album for your family. Photos and videos are encrypted on your phone before they're shared, so only the people you invite can see them. No social media, no ads, no strangers. Nestalbum is launching soon. Here's how it will work, step by step.
Step 1: Add photos
Pick the photos and videos you want to share. Nestalbum never needs access to your whole photo library, and your photos stay at full quality, with no compression.
Step 2: Invite your family
Send a private invitation to grandparents, aunts, uncles and close friends. Only the people you invite can join, and joining takes one tap. Family members never see each other's email addresses.
Step 3: Enjoy together
Everyone sees a timeline sorted by date and by your child's age, and can leave a comment or a heart. There are no like counters and no feed. Have several children? Give each one their own album, shared with the right people.
How the encryption works
Every photo and video is encrypted with AES-256 on your phone before it's uploaded. Each family member's device gets its own key when they join, so only your family's devices can open the photos, and Nestalbum's servers only ever store scrambled data. Remove someone, and they lose access to new photos. Because Nestalbum can't see your photos, it can't scan them, sell them or train AI on them.
The benefits
- Family only. No public profiles, no followers, no strangers.
- Truly private. End-to-end encrypted, so not even Nestalbum can see your photos.
- Easy for grandparents. Large photos, simple buttons, and joining takes one tap.
- Full quality. Your memories stay as sharp as the day you took them.
- Organized automatically. A timeline by age, instead of photos buried in group chats.
Good to know
The people you invite can save or screenshot photos, like any photo on their phone. Nestalbum keeps strangers out, so only invite people you trust. To see how other options compare, read Are Google Photos shared albums private?, Are iCloud Shared Albums private? and Is FamilyAlbum safe?
Pricing
One subscription covers the whole family, and invited relatives join for free. Plans start at $2.99 a month for 50 GB, up to $16.99 a month for 2 TB. People on the waitlist get the launch price.
Frequently asked questions
When does Nestalbum launch?
We're building it now. Join the waitlist and you'll be among the first to get access, at the launch price.
Can Nestalbum see my photos?
No. Photos and videos are encrypted on your phone before they're uploaded, and only your family's devices have the keys. Our servers only store scrambled data.
Do my family members need to pay?
No. One subscription covers the whole family. Grandparents, aunts and uncles join for free with your invitation.
Can family members save or screenshot photos?
Yes, like any photo on their phone. Nestalbum keeps strangers out, but the people you invite can keep the photos they love. Only invite people you trust.
Which devices will it support?
iPhone and iPad first. Android is on our list.