Turn Photo Culling Into a Structured Elimination Process
RapidCull is a local-first desktop application that transforms chaotic burst flipping into a fast, deterministic workflow for large image sets.
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Culling Large Shoots Is Mentally Expensive
What remains is the same manual comparison process, repeated thousands of times. RapidCull focuses on the decision layer only.
Sorting hundreds to thousands of images demands constant micro-decisions
Burst sequences require repeated flipping
Ranking multiple similar frames slows convergence
Most tools optimize for editing, not deciding
AI tools often optimize for generic aesthetics, not your specific vision
Structured Knockout Comparison
RapidCull formalizes a process photographers already use:
Two images are shown side by side
You select the stronger frame
The winner advances
A new challenger appears
Only n−1 decisions are required to determine the best frame in a burst. No ranking. No cycling back and forth. No unresolved comparisons.
This is not automated selection. It is structured decision-making.
Key Features
Fast Grid Overview
Scan large shoots quickly with clear visual indicators for Picks, Candidates, and Rejects. Optimized thumbnail caching ensures responsive navigation even with large projects.
Keyboard-First Viewer
Label images without leaving the keyboard. Move decisively through sequences. Export deterministic XMP data compatible with Lightroom Classic.
Burst Detection and Comparison
Automatically group images by capture time. Enter comparison mode with a single key. Complete each burst with guaranteed convergence.
Local-first. No cloud dependency. Project-based local storage.
Constraint Over Complexity
RapidCull is built around discipline:
Fast interaction
Predictable behavior
Minimal cognitive load
No feature bloat
No automation that removes control
It is not an editor. It is not an AI auto-selector.
It is a structured decision engine.
Built for Lightroom Workflows
RapidCull fits into existing professional pipelines:
Deterministic XMP export
Lightroom Classic compatibility
Non-destructive classification
No vendor lock-in
Cull in RapidCull. Edit where you already work.
Screenshots
Each optimized for speed and clarity.
Grid overview
Viewer mode
Structured burst comparison
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