PhotoCulling Documentation
Welcome to PhotoCulling
PhotoCulling is a robust, native macOS application developed using Swift and SwiftUI for macOS Tahoe. Tailored specifically for photographers, it simplifies the photo culling process, enabling users to swiftly identify and retain only their most exceptional photographs. The initial version exclusively supports culling Sony A1 mkI and mkII RAW files.
Not yet released. To be released as a beta version sometime in February 2026.
Key Features
- Fast and Responsive: Built natively with SwiftUI for optimal performance on modern Macs
- User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive controls designed for efficient culling workflows
- Privacy-First: All data stays on your Mac—no cloud synchronization or data collection
- Secure: Digitally signed and notarized by Apple
- Free and Open Source: Available under the MIT license
Security & Privacy: PhotoCulling is digitally signed and notarized by Apple to protect against tampering. It runs as a sandboxed application, ensuring your data and system remain secure.
The actual copy of ARW files from source to destination is non-destructive. It utilizes the default /usr/bin/rsync as part of macOS. Prior to the actual copy of files, a --dry-run parameter can be employed to simulate the files that will be copied to the destination.
Installation
PhotoCulling is distributed as a Universal macOS Binary, running natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. You can download the latest version from GitHub Releases.
For security, please verify the SHA-256 hash after downloading. Current updates and release notes are available in the changelog.
Getting Started
New to PhotoCulling? Start with the Getting Started guide to learn the basics and begin culling your photo library efficiently.
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