ZimaOS
Salute to Claude Shannon
Father of Information Theory
Data, the silent poet, capture our lives and thoughts in unseen 0 and 1.
ZimaOS brings every line back to you, secure, private and accessible across all your devices.
Let memory never lose its voice.
File management reframed
Everything in one place, from phones, drives, clouds and more_
Files, let files in_
Whether it is a photo taken on your phone, a file from your cloud storage, or something valuable on an external drive, every piece finds its place. You can manage, preview and share without friction, keeping everything ready for when inspiration calls.
Cloud
Mount cloud drives directly. Transfer or sync data without switching platforms.
USB
Plug in a USB drive to mount it instantly. Migrate or back up files without extra steps.
Mobile
You can remotely access and transfer files anytime, anywhere, or back up your phone's photo album.
WAN and LAN
Access via LAN or WAN on both PC and Mac. Easily connect with NAS devices like Synology and QNAP, and use Thunderbolt-compatible devices as DAS.
*Thunderbolt direct connection is currently supported only on ZimaCube Pro.
Pragmatic Minimalism
Set only what matters.
Minimalist design with pragmatic intent_
Even the settings follow a simple logic
RAID setup takes just 3 clicks
Practical control without the clutter
Try available space calculation
Create RAID5
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9.6TB
Estimated available storage
JBOD, RAID 0,1,5,6 supported
From setting to information display, nothing is in excess.
Disk health & space at a glance.
Network ports
Cross-platform transfer
Cross-platform transfer with no delay. The file moves as you intend_
You capture, edit and share across devices every day. ZimaOS offers fast and intuitive ways to upload, sync and share. Every transfer is completed swiftly and reliably, so your flow never breaks.
Zima Client for Mac & PC
Local sync, edit 4K videos directly.
Web
Drag to upload, simple and elegant.
Zima Client for iOS & Android
High-speed mobile transfer/backup.
For everyone
Share files with just one link.
ZimaCube Pro
Thunderbolt 4 is ready for DAS.
Remote Access
Anytime, Anywhere_
Ideal backup
Never lose your memories!
Preserved across time and media_
What we save reflects what we value. ZimaOS uses the 3-2-1 backup strategy as the foundation of its backup system, it protects against accidents, failures and time, delivering true peace of mind.
All backup status at a glance.
Sources, task progress and sync history all shown in one clean interface.
Designed for privacy and safety
Stand against tracking and analysis any user data_
Sovereign Account System
ZimaOS uses a self-generated device identity to keep your account fully offline. No emails, phone numbers or platform logins are required. Your data and identity remain yours alone, beyond the reach of any third party.
Storage Redundancy
Storage redundancy prepares your system for the unexpected. From mirrored drives with RAID 1 to fault-tolerant setups with RAID 5 or 6, every layer is designed to protect against loss. Even older drives can be reused through JBOD for long-term archiving.
P2P Sanctuary Networking
P2P connection keeps your data between devices without touching any server or cloud. Everything is encrypted and travels directly from source to destination, so even when accessing your NAS from a café or hotel Wi-Fi, nothing leaves your private network.
Multi-user
For families or small teams sharing one device, ZimaOS allows the main account to set folder-level access for each member. Personal folders stay private by default, with only shared spaces visible to others.
Most-loved by our community
Your personal Google Photos.
Liberated — Self-Hosted, sovereign, timely. As cloud giants hike prices and tweak privacy rules, Immich emerges as your bulletproof alternative: a self-hosted photo fortress that mirrors Google Photos' magic—auto-upload, facial recognition, map views—but keeps every memory 100% yours locally.
Your media, any Screen.
Your personal streaming empire: Organize and play movies, shows, music & photos from your home server. Enjoy Netflix-style access everywhere - from Apple TV to road-trip tablets, beautifully packaged in Plex apps. Automatic Hollywood magic: Ditch filenames for movie posters, cast info and episode details. We auto-dress your media in stunning libraries while you stream globally - no IT degree required.
Your AI-Proof security fortress.
Where privacy never leaks to the cloud. Block sneaky AI scans: Camera feeds stay offline with military encryption, facial recognition runs locally, and false noise poisons cloud scrapers. Seamlessly control Philips hue lights, Apple HomeKit locks, and Google Nest cams via one local dashboard — no internet required, no data leaks.
Community
Co-creation is part of our DNA Building ZimaOS with our community_
From CasaOS to ZimaOS, 43,000+ community members have driven Zima's evolution. Our vibrant hub fosters shared experiences, ideas, and learning, shaping Zima's future with us.
DLNA
DLNA lets you wirelessly stream local photos, music, and videos to DLNA-compatible devices like TVs and speakers—no copying or complex setup needed, just plug and play.
Inspired by Escaperoute, Devtechk, Protektor
ZVM
ZVM is a lightweight virtual machine system built into ZimaOS. It supports one-click installation of Windows and popular Linux distributions, as well as custom image setups—making it easy to run multiple operating systems for development, testing, or isolated environments.
Inspired by cfouche, Robert
UPS
ZimaOS supports UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) integration to safely shut down the system during power outages, protecting your device and data. Ideal for long-running and critical tasks.
Inspired by Ghomzi, Neofight, The Vanishing_Dragon
Btop
Btop is a fast and interactive resource monitor that shows real-time usage of CPU, memory, disk, and network. It offers a clear and responsive interface, making it easy to track system performance.
Inspired by scyto, NekoYuki
Light Up ZimaOS's Global Reach_
ZimaOS now supports 15 languages, thanks to the outstanding contributions from our passionate community.
Contribute translations and get your name etched into the ZimaOS source code, plus an official certificate!
Their voices_
Grim Oak“My hobby is computers.I have been looking at DIY a home storage server for a while now but ZimaOS has reimaged that idea to something more. Now ZimaOS is powering my Jellyfin, Book Library, Network wide AdBlock, Remote Dowload Manager, and more. It's Reliable, Stable, and Easy to use. And more features are being added. I love it.”
sabiTech“ZimaOS gives me a lightweight, efficient and user-friendly way to run containerized apps on my hardware, perfect for managing edge workloads with minimal fuss.”
Mohamed Elallami“As a Creative who's also into self-hosting, ZimaOS has made my workflow easier. Now I spend less time managing and more time creating. It's simple, reliable, and fits perfectly into my creative workflow.”
LLLLLLLuke“The most user-friendly and elegantly designed NAS system I have ever used.”
NeoFight“ZimaOS transformed my homelab setup. This Docker-based platform effortlessly hosts Jellyfin, Plex, Immich, and document storage on energy-efficient hardware—just 10W idle. Works on any x86 system with fast updates and responsive support. It's like Raspberry Pi simplicity for x86, delivering affordable NAS-plus-app-server capability without hassle.”
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