# AI Culling — PhotoPicker Pro — Mobile Culling for Lightroom > AI-powered mobile photo culling and rating for photographers on the go. (iPhone/iPad app by Roman Gishtimulat.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-culling-photopicker-pro/id650580494 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Roman Gishtimulat](https://appshunter.io/developer/650580497) - Category: Photo & Video, Utilities - Price: $79.99 - Rating: 3.30/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15 · 76 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay and 13 more - Released: 2013-06-08 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-culling-photopicker-pro/id650580494/reviews.md ## What is AI Culling? 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! Lightroom, XMP are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. ## Key features - AI and manual photo culling - Direct access from memory cards and external drives - XMP file saving for editors - Lightroom Classic catalog integration - Fast compare and review mode - Apply flags, star ratings, and color labels ## Chart rankings - #193 in Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 29) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-culling-photopicker-pro/id650580494/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Endlich ein professionelles Culling-Tool für die Hosentasche *2026-08-16* Nach jahrelanger Suche habe ich endlich eine App gefunden, die Culling auf mobilen Geräten wirklich ernst nimmt. Das Gesichts-Preview-Feature ist genial: Man sieht die erkannten Gesichter auf einen Blick, und wenn man auf eines tippt, zeigt die App sofort eine großformatige Vorschau. Überraschend schnell und zuverlässig – sogar auf dem iPhone. Die Performance ist beeindruckend. Keine Verzögerungen, der Workflow fühlt sich natürlich an. Das Culling-Konzept ist für iOS/iPadOS vorbildlich – keine anderen Apps kommen hier ansatzweise heran. Wunsch: Eine macOS-Version würde das komplette Apple-Ökosystem perfekt abrunden und die App zur absoluten Must-Have machen. Klare Empfehlung für jeden Fotografen. ### 5/5 — Best Culling App Traveling Photographers *2026-01-14* Awesome, flexible photo culling tool that works great on it’s own, but is one of the only tools available to seamlessly sort large photo volumes while traveling to then import into Lightroom. Also, the developer is super responsive for extra bonus points. Absolutely worth the money. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind words — really appreciate it! If you ever have ideas or feedback, feel free to reach out anytime 👍 ### 5/5 — Отличное приложение *2025-02-27* Моя палочка выручалочка в отборе фото. Очень облегчает отбор и жизнь фотографа. И супер внимательная и приятная обратная связь на почте по всем вопросам. Спасибо вам большое 🫶 **Developer response:** Спасибо вам за такие теплые слова! Нам очень важно делать PhotoPicker удобным и полезным для фотографов, и мы рады, что он стал вашей “палочкой-выручалочкой”. Если у вас будут вопросы или предложения, всегда рады помочь! 😊 ### 1/5 — ( *2025-02-17* После обновления перестал разархивировать файлы . Программа не работает **Developer response:** Обновление уже доступно! Попробуйте новую версию, проблема с разархивированием исправлена. Если всё работает хорошо, будем благодарны, если вы обновите свою оценку. Спасибо за вашу поддержку! ### 5/5 — Баг с Лайтрум 13.4 *2024-09-21* Обновил Лайтрум, перестали отображаться превью, планируется обновление? **Developer response:** Обновите пожалуйста версию PhotoPicker - в последней версии это проблема решена ### 5/5 — Excellent software and support *2024-03-23* I use this software for culling images before importing to Lightroom on the iPad. This allows me to quickly go through my images beforehand, sorting and picking the ones I want (Using colours and ratings, to incrementally thin the images out), and deleting the rest, ready for the next shoot. To make it easier to handle, I generally import from my cards into a named Album on the iPad, using Apple’s Photos (Usually one per job and/or day), then create a catalogue in this software with the same name. On the iPad this makes it easier subsequently delete the Album, once images are imported/uploaded to the cloud (Lightroom in my case). The function I like the most was added when the developer was asked. This is the ability to switch between images at a 100% magnification, for checking focus (i.e. you can check the focus on eyes/or something else whilst quickly flicking through the set). This function was missing, and I contacted the developer and it was fixed within a day or so. Which is truly superb, and for which I am thankful! Once all this is done, I export the picks to another named album and I then use Lightroom to import/upload to the cloud. ### 4/5 — Хорошее приложение *2021-06-13* Добавьте пожалуйста возможность сравнения фотографий **Developer response:** Спасибо за отзыв и идею! В версии 3.9.0 мы добавили полноценный режим сравнения фотографий на iPad. Теперь можно одновременно просматривать два снимка на одном экране, а увеличение и перемещение изображения синхронизируются между ними. Это позволяет быстро сравнивать резкость, фокус, выражение лица и другие детали, чтобы выбрать лучший кадр. Надеемся, эта функция сделает отбор фотографий ещё удобнее! ### 5/5 — Верните предыдущую версию *2021-02-01* С новым обновлением появилась проблема, если стоит фильтр по флагам, как только меняешь флаг, фотография сразу же исчезает, а если мне нужно из зелёного флага сделать, например, красный, то это становится возможным только после смены фильтра и переключения обзора, это очень неудобно. Было удобнее, когда фотографии исчезали после смены флагов, только когда переходишь от одной фотографии в режим обзора. **Developer response:** Добавили возможность отключить фильтрацию в полноэкранном режиме в версии 2.9.3 ### 5/5 — Пользуюсь уже почти пять лет ) *2020-07-28* В своё время ради этой проги купил б/у’шный iPad!!! Страшно представить сколько сэкономлено времени на отбор съёмок. Спасибо!!! **Developer response:** Спасибо большое за отзыв ### 5/5 — 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 *2019-09-06* Лучшее приложение! Настоящее спасение для свадебного фотографа. **Developer response:** Огромное спасибо – ваш отзыв вдохновляет нас развиваться дальше! ## Frequently asked questions about AI Culling ### What is AI Culling — PhotoPicker Pro? AI Culling — PhotoPicker Pro is an iOS app designed for photographers to cull and rate their photos directly on their iPhone or iPad without needing a laptop. It utilizes AI to assist in selecting the best shots. ### How does AI Culling — PhotoPicker Pro help with photo selection? The app uses AI to analyze photos for sharpness, closed eyes, duplicates, facial expressions, and movement. It also allows for manual culling through swiping and applying flags, star ratings, and color labels. ### Can I use AI Culling — PhotoPicker Pro with my memory cards or external drives? Yes, you can cull photos directly from memory cards, external SSDs, or folders within the Files app. The app works with file references for RAW files, so they are not duplicated. ### Does AI Culling — PhotoPicker Pro integrate with Lightroom? Yes, it offers Lightroom Classic integration, allowing you to open and cull catalogs directly within the app. Flags, ratings, and color labels are synced back to your Lightroom catalog. ### What is the pricing for AI Culling — PhotoPicker Pro? AI Culling — PhotoPicker Pro is a paid app priced at $79.99. It does not have in-app purchases. ### Does AI Culling — PhotoPicker Pro have ads? Yes, AI Culling — PhotoPicker Pro contains advertisements. ### What devices support AI Culling — PhotoPicker Pro? AI Culling — PhotoPicker Pro is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is rated for ages 4 and up. ### How often is AI Culling — PhotoPicker Pro updated? The latest version of AI Culling — PhotoPicker Pro is 3.6.0, last updated on March 26, 2026. This indicates a recent update. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.10.0 — 2026-08-12 - Added a close-up face viewing mode in full-screen view. ### 3.9.4 — 2026-08-11 - Fixed an issue where some photo thumbnails might not load. - Improved overall app stability. ### 3.9.3 — 2026-08-01 - Added keyboard shortcuts for a more convenient Compare mode experience when using a hardware keyboard. - Improved AI culling settings and enhanced app stability. ### 3.9.2 — 2026-07-24 - 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 ### 3.9.1 — 2026-07-13 - 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. ## Apps similar to AI Culling | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cull: AI Photo Culling](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cull-ai-photo-culling/id6787063558) | — | Free | Photo & Video | | [LiveApp Play](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liveapp-play/id1639885758) | 5.0 (1) | $24.99 | Photo & Video | | [GeoTagr](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geotagr/id294194869) | 3.5 (24) | $4.99 | Photo & Video | | [Lumina Ingegno](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumina-ingegno/id6760551191) | — | Free | Photo & Video | | [Rust](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rust/id6758667959) | — | Free | Photo & Video | | [cullstudio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cullstudio/id6753145956) | — | Free | Photo & Video | ## More apps by Roman Gishtimulat - [AI Photo Culling — PhotoPicker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-photo-culling-photopicker/id661470243) All apps by Roman Gishtimulat: https://appshunter.io/developer/650580497 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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