AI Culler

AI Culler is a Windows-native photo culling application built by a professional photographer. It is designed as a lightweight, local alternative to Photo Mechanic, Narrative, Aftershoot and Lightroom for the specific task of sorting through high-volume shoots. The Problem: Culling 1,000+ frames after a shoot used to take hours of zooming to 100% to check focus and eyes. Most existing tools are subscription-based platforms with catalogues and cloud sync that photographers don't need. The Solution: AI Culler focuses on one question: Which frames do I keep?

Key Features:

1. AI-Powered Sorting: Groups similar frames by time gap or visual similarity, scoring each on sharpness, exposure, eye quality, and smiles.
2. 100% Local & Private: No cloud uploads, no account required. Your RAW files never leave your computer (ideal for photographers under client NDAs).
3. Fast Keyboard/Mouse Workflow: Review groups side-by-side. Left-click to keep, Ctrl+click for multi-select, right-click to confirm. Double-click for full-screen.
4. Smart File Handling: Automatically merges RAW+JPEG pairs into one image so you don't score them twice.
5. Safety First: Rejected frames go to the Recycle Bin or a custom Review folder. Nothing is permanently deleted.

What it doesn't do: No photo editing, no cloud sync, no catalogues. It is a dedicated culling tool to save you time, not a full editing suite.

System: Windows 10 & 11 (Mac version planned). One-time purchase, no subscription.