Hearthframe

Turn any spare tablet or old phone into a cozy family photo frame with a clock and caption in one minute — no accounts, no uploads, no subscription.

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What is Hearthframe?

Hearthframe is a free, browser-based tool that transforms any device into a beautiful digital photo frame. Simply drop in photos from your device, choose a frame style, add a caption, and enjoy a full-window slideshow with a clock display.

Everything works entirely in your browser - no photos are uploaded to any server, no accounts are required, and no subscription is needed.

Who is it for?

Hearthframe is designed for adult children setting up family photos for a parent. It's perfect for anyone who wants to repurpose an old tablet or phone as a dedicated photo frame without the hassle of dealing with consumer photo frames that demand apps, cloud accounts, and ongoing tech support.

How to use it

Open hearthframe.yolopreneur.lol on any device
Drag photos from your device or click to select files
Choose a frame mat, clock style, and transition effect
Add a caption for your slideshow
Click "Preview" and use your browser's full-screen mode
Adjust your device's settings to prevent sleep mode if needed

For continuous operation on a tablet:

Enable "Stay Awake" in developer options to prevent the screen from turning off
Adjust screen timeout settings to "Never" or the longest duration available

Features

No uploads: All processing happens locally in your browser
No account required: Use it immediately without signing up
No subscription: Completely free to use
Self-contained HTML file: Download your frame to reopen later
Multiple frame styles: Choose from classic wood, modern black, vintage tan, or minimalist white
Customizable clock: Digital time or date & time display
Transition effects: Fade, slide, or instant transitions
Personal captions: Add meaningful text to your slideshow

Honest limits

Hearthframe is intentionally simple and focused:

No automatic photo syncing - you need to manually update the frame
No cloud storage - all photos must be stored locally on the device
No multi-user collaboration - only one person can manage the frame
No advanced scheduling - photos rotate at fixed intervals
No mobile app - only browser-based solution currently available

Next version (early access)

A paid Android app version is planned with:

Installable Android frame app
Family album links for relatives to add photos
Scheduled photo updates
Remote captions sent to the frame
Multiple frames under one login (Caregiver plan)
Per-frame schedules and remote-caption queues (Caregiver plan)

Join early access for future updates.

Built with

Pure HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Works entirely in the browser
No external dependencies
No frameworks or libraries

Try it now at hearthframe.yolopreneur.lol

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