Before the memories fade, capture them.
We all say we'll record our parents' and grandparents' stories "one day".
The Archivist makes it effortless to capture their voices, photos and memories before the details fade.
Learn more about our mission on the About page or see specific workflows in the preservation guide.
Your family's memory library, beautifully organised.
Tell a story
Voice recording or text becomes an instant transcript so you can add photos and choose timing.
Record a memory in minutes. Add photos, text or audio. Everything syncs instantly.
See it come alive
And share it with your family
Each memory becomes a beautiful story you can watch, read or listen to.
Family tree
Build connections across generations.
Our AI Archivist translates your stories into a rich family tree
Private & secure
Your data, your control.
Your archive is private to your family. Nothing is public. You control access.
All the tools you need to capture a lifetime of stories.
Record & Transcribe
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Voice recording + instant transcripts
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Add photos and control when they appear
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Ken Burns animations
Connect & Organise
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Connect Google Photos or upload your own
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Tag family members in each memory
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Timeline view for each person's life
Export & Share
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Download everything anytime
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GEDCOM export for genealogy tools
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Invite unlimited family members
Privacy & Control
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Private by default. You decide who sees what.
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Full data ownership
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Secure UK hosting
Invite the people who share the story.
Your archive grows faster when the whole family contributes.
Invite parents, siblings, grandparents or children to add their own memories for free.
Your mum added a new memory
2 hours ago
Grandad shared a photo
Yesterday
Your brother tagged you in a memory
3 days ago
Your family's memories are always yours.
Private by design so only invited family can see your archive
You own your data and can download everything at any time
Move your archive anywhere with full data export including GEDCOM
Hosted securely in the UK
No ads. No data sales. Ever.
Quick answers
What is The Archivist in one sentence?
A browser-based recorder that captures voices, photos, and AI-detected relationships into one private family archive you fully own.
How long does it take to record a memory?
Under a minute: hit record, let The Archivist transcribe live, and add photos or tags while the person is still talking.
Where can I see every feature in detail?
Visit the full features page at https://thearchivist.cloud/features or read our how-to guides for preserving memories and interviewing parents.
Need more detail? Explore the full feature list, dive into our guides & templates, or browse the FAQ.