About
Miigen is a trusted, secure online memory preservation platform built to help individuals and families capture, store, and share life stories across generations. The platform centres around three core offerings: the Family Digital Time Capsule, the Mii-VAULT document manager, and professional Digitisation Services. The Family Digital Time Capsule is a private online space where up to 10 family members can collaborate to upload photos, videos, and personal stories, creating a living archive of precious moments. The free tier includes 1GB of storage, with upgrades available as your content grows. Mii-VAULT is a secure family file manager that allows users to store photographs of important documents, estate papers, financial records, and personal wishes in clearly organised private or shared folders — ensuring loved ones can find critical information when it matters most. For those with boxes of old photographs, cine films, and videos, Miigen's professional Digitisation Service scans, stores, and uploads physical media directly to a user's Digital Time Capsule, removing the burden of doing it yourself. An optional Biographer Service is also available for families who want professional help constructing their legacy story. Miigen is particularly suited to older adults, retirees, and families who want to safeguard memories and leave a meaningful digital footprint for future generations — all within a completely private, fully user-controlled environment.
Key Features
- Family Digital Time Capsule: A private, collaborative online space where up to 10 family members can upload, organise, and share photos, videos, and personal memories across generations.
- Mii-VAULT Document Storage: A secure family file manager to store and organise critical documents such as estate papers, financial records, and personal wishes in private or shared folders.
- Professional Digitisation Service: Send in physical photographs, cine films, and videos and Miigen will scan, digitise, and upload them directly to your Family Digital Time Capsule.
- Biographer Services: Hire a professional biographer to help document and construct your personal or family life story within the platform.
- Free Tier with Upgrade Options: Start for free with up to 1GB of storage, with scalable paid upgrade options available as your archive grows.
Use Cases
- Families digitising old photo albums and cine films to preserve memories for future generations
- Older adults storing estate documents, financial records, and personal wishes in a secure, accessible location
- Families collaborating across distances to build and share a shared memory archive
- Individuals creating a personal life story or legacy document with the help of a professional biographer
- Caregivers organising and securing important family documents to reduce stress during difficult times
Pros
- Completely Private & Secure: All content is fully private and user-controlled, making it a safe space for sensitive family documents and personal memories.
- Free to Get Started: The free tier with 1GB of storage allows families to begin preserving memories immediately with no upfront cost.
- End-to-End Memory Preservation: From digitising old media to professional biographer services, Miigen covers every step of the memory preservation process.
Cons
- Limited Free Storage: The 1GB free storage limit may fill up quickly for families with large photo or video collections, requiring a paid upgrade.
- Niche Target Audience: The platform is primarily designed for older adults and families, making it less suited for general-purpose document or file management use cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Miigen free to use?
Yes, Miigen offers a free tier that includes up to 1GB of storage and access to core features like the Family Digital Time Capsule and Mii-VAULT. Paid storage upgrade options are available as your content grows.
Who can access my Family Digital Time Capsule?
Your Digital Time Capsule is completely private. You control who has access — up to 10 family members can be invited to collaborate and contribute content.
How does the digitisation service work?
You send your physical photographs, cine films, or videos to Miigen via their Send & Scan service. They digitise the media and upload it directly to your Family Digital Time Capsule.
What is Mii-VAULT?
Mii-VAULT is Miigen's secure family file manager. It allows you to store photographs of important documents and files in private or shared folders, making it easy to locate critical information when needed.
What are Biographer Services?
Miigen offers professional biographer services where an expert helps you document and build your personal or family life story within the platform, ideal for those who want a more structured legacy narrative.
