FirstPass Photo Culling

AI-assisted photo culling for photographers

Cull RAW photo sets faster without touching your originals.

FirstPass detects bursts, ranks images, explains why each pick was selected, and copies recommended files into organized folders for review.

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One-time purchase. No subscription. Works completely offline after activation. Originals are not moved or deleted.

FirstPass Photo Culling showing AI top picks and confidence details
Canon CR2 / CR3 Nikon NEF Sony ARW JPEG Windows macOS

What it does

Built for the first pass through a large photo dump.

Use FirstPass before Lightroom or your main editor to separate strong candidates from the noise.

AI image ranking

Scores and ranks photos using technical signals like sharpness, exposure recoverability, contrast, and visible noise.

Burst detection

Groups similar sequential images so you can quickly pick the strongest frame from each burst.

Why selected

Shows the reason behind each recommendation so you can trust, override, or train the app.

Automatic folders

Copies recommended files into Top Picks, Alternates, Burst Groups, Review, Rejects, and Stack Groups.

Excel report

Creates a report of the AI decisions for review, handoff, or future reference.

Non-destructive workflow

Your original images stay where they are. FirstPass copies selected files into a separate output folder.

Screenshots

Simple review, clear decisions, organized output.

FirstPass Photo Culling scanning RAW photos
Scan RAW and JPG folders with visible progress.
FirstPass Photo Culling AI review screen
Review top picks, confidence, contact sheets, and the reason behind each choice.
FirstPass output folders with Top Picks, Alternates, Review and Rejects
Automatically creates organized output folders and an Excel report.
FirstPass confirmation showing originals will not be moved or deleted
Confirm before copying. Originals are not moved or deleted.

One-time purchase

$15 USD

No subscription. Includes Windows and macOS installers for the current version.

Buy Now

After purchase, you will receive a license key to activate the app.

After purchase

You will be redirected to a secure thank-you page with the Windows and macOS installers.

Your license key will be emailed to you shortly after purchase.

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FAQ

Common questions

Does FirstPass delete or move my originals?

No. FirstPass uses a non-destructive workflow. It copies selected files into an output folder and leaves your originals untouched.

Which file types are supported?

FirstPass is built for common RAW and JPG workflows including Canon CR2/CR3, Nikon NEF, Sony ARW, and JPEG.

Does it work on Mac?

Yes. FirstPass is available for Windows and macOS. The macOS version is signed and notarized by Apple.

Is this a subscription?

No. FirstPass is a one-time purchase for the current version.

Can I override the AI?

Yes. You can accept the AI pick or manually choose the image you prefer.