PicKey’s AI uses your favorite picture along with a 3D character to create an exceptionally strong Master Password. You no longer need to type or remember any text passwords. PicKey, being a visual password manager blends absolute security with effortless usability.
I’m Gaurav, the founder of PicKey. Excited to launch on Product Hunt today! :)
What is PicKey? 🔐
PicKey is a new kind of password manager built around a simple idea: Your memory is your master password.
You log in using :
a photo you love
plus a 3D collectible layered on top.
No master password to remember. No complex strings or long secrets to type.
The Problem
For years, I watched friends, family and honestly myself struggle with:
Forgetting master passwords
Managing long, complex strings
Typing secrets on tiny screens
Traditional password managers that still rely on “one master password to rule them all”
It felt broken.
The Solution
We built PicKey with a completely new authentication model:
1. Visual Master Key :
You pick:
A personal photo (dog, bike, café, gaming setup, etc.)
A 3D collectible (dinosaurs, butterflies, music, horror, art, etc.)
You can even mark the key subjects in the photo, so verification focuses on what matters to you, making it personal and more accurate. You only need to see your Master Key to remember it.
2. MagicPass (passwords without storing passwords) :
MagicPass generates unique, strong passwords for every site:
❌ They are never stored (not even encrypted)
❌ No password vault
❌ Nothing to steal in a breach
MagicPass passwords are always available; mathematically regenerated on the fly from your photo’s neural memory.
Why is PicKey Different from other Password Managers? ⭐
PicKey combines visual memory, AI-based recognition, collectibles, on-the-fly password generation and patented security tech to create a login experience that’s:
Playful, beautiful, and intuitive
Built for both non-technical users and security nerds
Exceptionally easier than remembering a master password
Congrats on the launch! This is such a clever concept! 🚀
Traditional password managers can be a headache, but using a 3D character and a favorite picture is a brilliant way to make security feel effortless. The UI looks great too!
Does PicKey support multi-device sync at this stage?
Oh wow love this one!
The One photo for all passwords concept is so clever. What tech stack are you using for the visual recognition part to keep it highly secure but still fast?
Congrats on your 2nd launch!
have been using lastpass from a very long time am taking another chance with this lets see
Managing passwords is still an achilles heel for so many of us, @PicKey.ai ! Congratulations on your launch, @soumya_mishra3 and I look forward to giving it a spin.
So you’re telling me i can log in with a photo of my dog and a t-rex? 🤔 now i just need to pick a perfect photo! Congrats on the launch!
Hi Gaurav & Soumya,
Congratulations on this achievement. The idea of using something as personal as a photo, plus a 3D collectible, to log in feels radically different from traditional password managers.
I’m curious:
Do you think visual-based login is easier than traditional passwords?
Would this make password managers more accessible for non-technical users?
Would love to hear how others see this fitting into their daily security habits.
By the way, I see a minor typo in the app description text. Just fix it.
"Your favorite photo now managers all of your passwords for you. Highly secure, yet very easy to use."
Just tried it since developer messaged me and the idea sounded interesting and it got so many upvotes and comments here.
However, I'm not convinced at all.
To authenticate, you select a photo from your device (or another storage location). If someone gets access to your device, there's a significant chance he finds the key image by checking recently used files. The additional collectables might also be guessed by someone who knows you, at least if you chose one that's easy to access from the list.
Regarding taking a live photo every time, please provide an example of an object to use, obviously you'd have to always have it with you, only thing I can think of here would be something like my face, in which case it's classic biometric authentication.
Someone might watch you select the image and collectable. There's a reason password are by default not shown on screen.
The whole advertised authentication process is NOT USED when you open the app, even after restarting the app or phone. Instead the default iPhone authentication is used. So it's in effect not more secure than if you store your passwords with any text editor app that's protected by the default iPhone authentication.
With the Chrome extension NO AUTHENTICATION AT ALL is required to show the saved passwords ?!!! (and I don't find any setting to change that)
Additionally
iPhone app is 340MB ?! (and still the collectables are loaded from the internet afterwards)
was released Okt 2022 but has just 4 ratings
I really don't understand why this product is featured and #1 of the day. PH is broken.
Congrats on this launch Gaurav!
I'm curious to know how did you handle the challenges of consistent on-device processing across different devices and browsers while maintaining high security and performance?
My brain is already thanking you for not making me remember another crazy password. 😁 Plus, the photo and collectible idea is so cool.
Never seen an approach like this before, and I'm honestly impressed. swapping complex passwords for visual memory is so counter-intuitive, yet it makes everything feel much simpler. most security apps feel like a chore, but this one is surprisingly smooth to user.
That’s an interesting approach to password managers. Quite unique in the niche. 🙌🏻
Found a typo - "manages not managers" lol .... just kidding! Great idea for people with bad memories like me! Hope i never lose my password with Pickey AI!
Congrats on the launch! Love this fresh, visual-first take on passwordless security. 🚀
Hey Product Hunt 👋
I’m Gaurav, the founder of PicKey. Excited to launch on Product Hunt today! :)
What is PicKey? 🔐
PicKey is a new kind of password manager built around a simple idea:
Your memory is your master password.
You log in using :
a photo you love
plus a 3D collectible layered on top.
No master password to remember. No complex strings or long secrets to type.
The Problem
For years, I watched friends, family and honestly myself struggle with:
Forgetting master passwords
Managing long, complex strings
Typing secrets on tiny screens
Traditional password managers that still rely on “one master password to rule them all”
It felt broken.
The Solution
We built PicKey with a completely new authentication model:
1. Visual Master Key :
You pick:
A personal photo (dog, bike, café, gaming setup, etc.)
A 3D collectible (dinosaurs, butterflies, music, horror, art, etc.)
You can even mark the key subjects in the photo, so verification focuses on what matters to you, making it personal and more accurate. You only need to see your Master Key to remember it.
2. MagicPass (passwords without storing passwords) :
MagicPass generates unique, strong passwords for every site:
❌ They are never stored (not even encrypted)
❌ No password vault
❌ Nothing to steal in a breach
MagicPass passwords are always available; mathematically regenerated on the fly from your photo’s neural memory.
Why is PicKey Different from other Password Managers? ⭐
PicKey combines visual memory, AI-based recognition, collectibles, on-the-fly password generation and patented security tech to create a login experience that’s:
Playful, beautiful, and intuitive
Built for both non-technical users and security nerds
Exceptionally easier than remembering a master password
Naturally resistant to brute force, phishing, rainbow tables, keylogging, dictionary attacks
Under the hood, we use:
Biometrics
Secure KMS
AES-256-GCM
On-device verification
End-to-end encryption
Least-privilege architecture
Phishing-resistant deep links
Short-lived PKCE-style OAuth flows
Backed by multiple U.S. patents (12,010,234 B2 | 11,822,630 B2 | 11,792,201 B2 | 12,223,025 B2).
Who It’s For (and Use Cases) 🎯
PicKey is built for:
Anyone who keeps forgetting passwords or master passwords
People who hate typing long secrets on phones
Families wanting safer online habits
Non-technical users who want simplicity
Security-conscious users who need something beyond “just another vault”
Anyone preparing for long-term digital safety, inheritance, or emergency sharing
Key Features & Benefits
🔑 Visual Master Key: no typing, no text to remember
🧠 Region-based recognition: you control what matters in your photo
✨ MagicPass: strong passwords, never stored
👨👩👧 Sharing, Next of Kin & Living Will: protect your digital legacy
📱 Mobile + Desktop: iOS app and Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari browser extensions
🎁 Learn & Level Up: badges, collectibles, and free Pro rewards
🎉 Special for Product Hunt 🎉
We’re offering the PH community a discount on Pro & Pro-Family plans.
Use code PH20 at checkout (PRO, PRO-Family).
Thanks so much for checking PicKey and for sharing critiques, questions or ideas 💬
- Gaurav & Soumya ✨