AI Culling — PhotoPicker Pro3.10.1 - App Store

PhotoPicker is a powerful iOS app built for photographers who travel light - without a laptop.
It helps you quickly pick your best shots right after the shoot - on the go, with no need to import files or connect to the internet. Built-in AI analyzes your photos for sharpness, closed eyes, duplicates, facial expressions, and movement to help you select the best images in seconds.

Access photos directly from memory cards, external SSDs, or folders - sort them on your iPhone or iPad, and once you’re home, simply transfer the results into Lightroom, Capture One, or any other editor that supports XMP.

Also works with the standard iOS photo library - including automatic AI photo analysis.

Key Features of PhotoPicker:

1. AI & Manual Culling
. Smart AI detects blur, closed eyes, duplicates, facial expressions, and motion to find the best shots in a series.
. Prefer manual culling? Swipe up to keep, down to reject.
. Apply flags, star ratings (1-5), and color labels - all saved to XMP automatically.

2. No Import Needed
. Cull photos directly from memory cards, external drives, or any folder in the Files app.
. XMP files are saved alongside your images - ready for import into your favorite editor.

3. Lightroom Classic Integration
. Open and cull Lightroom Classic catalogs right in the app.
. Flags, ratings, and color labels are synced back to the catalog.

4. Custom Catalogs
. Create your own catalogs with JPEG and RAW files.
. RAWs are not duplicated - the app works with file references.
. Use flexible export options: copy XMPs, remove rejected files, and more.

5. Fast Compare & Review
. Tap to quickly flip between photos, even in zoomed-in view.
. Check focus and expressions in detail without leaving review mode.

Why Photographers Choose PhotoPicker:

Designed by photographers, for photographers, PhotoPicker gives you maximum freedom to sort, flag, and rate - no extra steps, no clutter. With fast AI-based culling, full XMP support, and seamless access to memory cards and external drives, it’s the perfect solution for travel shoots, expeditions, and everyday workflows.

Join thousands of professional photographers already using PhotoPicker - try it now!

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Version History - Improved AI photo culling — updated the analysis model for more accurate selection of the best photos.
- Improved stability — improved app performance and analysis of large photo libraries. 3.10.1 Sep 17 - Added a close-up face viewing mode in full-screen view. 3.10.0 Aug 12 - Fixed an issue where some photo thumbnails might not load.
- Improved overall app stability. 3.9.4 Aug 11 - Added keyboard shortcuts for a more convenient Compare mode experience when using a hardware keyboard.
- Improved AI culling settings and enhanced app stability. 3.9.3 Aug 1 - Added the ability to save metadata (flags, ratings, and color labels) directly into JPEG, HEIC, and HEIF files
- Fixed UI issues and improved app stability 3.9.2 Jul 24 - Completely redesigned swipe gestures for flags and ratings — now more accurate, with no accidental triggers while reviewing photos.
- Bug fixes and improved app stability.
- Performance optimized for a faster, smoother PhotoPicker experience. 3.9.1 Jul 13 Major PhotoPicker update!

Only for iPad:
- Added a two-photo Compare mode — easily pick the best shot in full-screen view

For iPhone and iPad:
- The app now remembers the thumbnail strip state (shown or hidden)
- Added the ability to clear thumbnail cache to free up space
- Improved stability and performance 3.9.0 May 4 - Added thumbnail strip in viewer for faster navigation through photos
- Added ability to rotate photos, including batch rotation for selected items
- Added undo for the last action
- Improved photo loading performance 3.8.0 Apr 26 - Updated AI culling model — closed eyes are now detected with up to 99% accuracy
- Added face indicators: see whether eyes are open or closed
- Added face sharpness evaluation — instantly see if a shot is in focus 3.7.0 Apr 16 - New: fast multi-photo selection by swiping — just drag your finger across the screen to select a series of shots
- Improved stability — fixed bugs and enhanced overall performance 3.6.0 Mar 26 - Added support for Photo Mechanic with full preservation of all XMP tags — you can now start culling on the go after a shoot in PhotoPicker and then continue in Photo Mechanic or vice versa, without data loss or changes to metadata 3.5.10 Mar 22 - Added support for Photo Mechanic with full preservation of all XMP tags — you can now start culling on the go after a shoot in PhotoPicker and then continue in Photo Mechanic or vice versa, without data loss or changes to metadata 3.5.9 Mar 19 - Improved stability when working with photos in folders and Lightroom catalogs; critical issues fixed
- Added Diagnostic Mode for more detailed analysis of potential issues 3.5.8 Mar 4 - Improved stability when working with photos in folders and Lightroom catalogs; critical issues fixed
- Added Diagnostic Mode for more detailed analysis of potential issues 3.5.7 Mar 2 - Fixed an issue with sorting photos by date
- Fixed minor bugs and improved overall performance 3.5.6 Feb 26 - Added new sorting options for the Photo Library
- Fixed an issue when opening Lightroom catalogs with Smart Previews
- Fixed incorrect colors in Smart Previews within Lightroom catalogs
- Added on-screen indication when changing rating and color labels via keyboard 3.5.5 Feb 13 - Fixed an issue with filtering in full-screen mode for the Photo Library
- Improved stability and reliability when working with metadata 3.5.4 Jan 15 - Added auto-advance settings to move to the next photo after setting a flag, color label, or rating
- Fixed an issue with rating saving when working with Photo Mechanic
- Improved stability and reliability of metadata handling 3.5.3 Jan 9 - Added the ability to manually refresh photo metadata from XMP files (flags, ratings, and color labels).
- You can now alternate culling the same folder on an external drive between PhotoPicker and Photo Mechanic.
- If culling was started in Photo Mechanic, it can now be continued in PhotoPicker, and vice versa — all metadata changes are correctly read from XMP. 3.5.2 12/28/2025 - Fixed navigation issues on iPadOS 26 — buttons and titles now update correctly when switching between screens
- Added support for the Tagged status from Photo Mechanic
- Improved overall performance, especially when working with large catalogs
- Fixed minor bugs and improved stability 3.5.1 12/18/2025 Autofocus Points Overlay — now available.
You can now see exactly where your camera focused when you captured the shot. This makes culling portraits, events, and fast action dramatically easier.

Supported cameras (RAW): Canon (all models), Nikon (all mirrorless), Sony (major mirrorless models), Fujifilm (APS-C & GFX mirrorless), Olympus / OM-System (supported mirrorless models).

PhotoPicker reads AF metadata and overlays focus points directly on the image.

The AI Culling model has been improved for portrait sessions, event photography, and sports/action sequences.

Performance improvements and stability enhancements. 3.5.0 11/26/2025 – Added import of color labels, rating and flag from XMP when importing photos into custom catalogs or on first folder opening — now you can continue culling after Photo Mechanic in PhotoPicker
– Fixed bugs and improved stability
– Improved the AI culling model — AI culling quality is now even better 3.4.3 10/16/2025 – Added support for HEIC/HEIF formats 3.4.2 08/29/2025 – Fixed a critical issue with displaying photos on external drives 3.4.1 08/25/2025 – Added support for compressed RAW
– Improved AI culling model based on user feedback — more accurate selections
– Minor bug fixes and performance improvements 3.4.0 08/20/2025