Ripple Time Map

Ripple is live! Upload an old photo, pin it to where it was taken, and watch history come alive on the map. Free to download. Free forever.

Point your camera at any street and see what it looked like decades ago. Ripple Time Map overlays historical photos from public archives onto your live camera view — split the screen and drag the divider to compare the past and present at the exact spot you're standing. Free to download and browse:

Explore historical photos near your location Swipe between Then and Now Browse the gallery and map

Browsing a preview of nearby photos is free with no account required. Subscription required for full access:

$2.99/month for contributors (users who have uploaded approved photos) $4.99/month standard Or earn free access by contributing — 1 approved photo = 60 days free, 5 photos = 1 year free, 10 photos = lifetime free

How it works: Point your camera at a street or building. Ripple searches millions of public domain photos from the Library of Congress, Wikimedia, Flickr, and dozens of other archives to find the best match for your exact location and direction. Drag the divider to reveal what stood there before. Contribute to history: Have an old photo of your neighbourhood? Upload it and pin it to its exact location. Every approved photo earns you free access and helps build a living archive for your community.