Memento Mori

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Tool to turn your Instagram export data into a website that you can share after deleting your Instagram!

Overview

Memento Mori is an innovative tool designed for Instagram users who wish to preserve their digital memories. By transforming your Instagram data export into a sleek, standalone viewer, it offers a nostalgic glimpse into your past posts and stories, all while echoing the idea of impermanence through its name, which translates to "remember that you will die." This reminds us of the fleeting nature of our online content. With Memento Mori, you can enjoy a visually appealing interface that resembles Instagram, allowing you to relive those cherished moments stored in your account.

Whether you want to access your media offline or share your memories with others, Memento Mori makes the process seamless. It efficiently organizes your exported data into a structured format, providing an easy-to-navigate site that mirrors the Instagram experience. So, how does it stand out in terms of features?

Features

  • Familiar Interface: Enjoy a grid layout similar to Instagram, with easy-to-access post details and a carousel feature for viewing multiple images seamlessly.

  • Stories Support: View your Instagram Stories dynamically with auto-progression, designed for the optimal 9:16 display.

  • Media Optimization: Automatically converts images to WebP format to enhance load times, and generates thumbnails while supporting video playback for a rich media experience.

  • Organization: Posts can be sorted by various criteria, allowing for quick access and providing shareable links to specific content for easy sharing with friends.

  • Profile Information: Memento Mori displays essential details such as your bio, website, and follower counts directly from your Instagram profile, giving a complete context to your archive.

  • Technical Improvements: The tool addresses common issues like encoding mishaps and mislabeled file formats, ensuring a smooth operation. It also shortens filenames for smaller HTML sizes.