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Cull photos at the speed of thought

The fastest keyboard-first photo culling app for Mac. Keep, delete, and star your shots without ever leaving the keyboard — RAW and JPEG, fully local.

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RawCull — Summer Wedding 2024

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CameraSony A7 IV

LensFE 50mm f/1.2

Date2024-08-14

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Free version availableOne-time $19No subscriptionLifetime updates100% local — privateRAW + JPEGMac & Windows

Features

Built for photographers,
not photo managers

Every decision in RawCull was made to keep you in flow — no menus, no dialogs, just keys.

Keyboard-first culling

Arrow Up to keep, Arrow Down to delete, F to star. Never reach for the mouse. Cull a 500-shot session in minutes, not hours.

Full RAW support

ARW · CR2 · CR3 · NEF · RAF · ORF · RW2 · DNG · and 10+ more. Decoded locally at full resolution via the bundled companion.

Completely private

Everything runs on your Mac. No uploads, no cloud sync, no telemetry. Your photos never leave your machine.

Histogram & EXIF

Real-time RGB histogram, exposure stats (under/over), and full EXIF data for every photo — shutter, aperture, ISO, lens, and more.

Decode-ahead queue

RawCull pre-decodes the next photo in the background so there's zero wait when you advance. Stays fast even on large sessions.

Dark & Light mode

Shoot in a bright studio or a dim venue — switch themes in Settings. Designed to look great in both.

Workflow

Three steps, zero friction

RawCull gets out of the way so you can focus on the photos.

Open a folder

Drag a folder of photos onto RawCull, or use the folder picker. Supports any mix of RAW and JPEG files.

ARW · CR2 · CR3 · NEF · RAF · ORF · JPEG · PNG · HEIC

Review with your keyboard

Flip through photos with ← →. Hit ↑ to keep, ↓ to delete, F to star as a favourite. Rotate with [ ]. Zoom with scroll. Undo with Z.

↑ Keep · ↓ Delete · F Star · Z Undo

Export your results

When you're done, click Results to see your sorted shots. Copy your favourites and keeps to a new folder — one click.

Keeps · Favourites · Deletes · Stats

Compatibility

Every camera you shoot with

Sony · Canon · Nikon · Fujifilm · Olympus · Panasonic · Pentax · Sigma · Leica · Hasselblad

RAW formats

ARWCR2CR3NEFNRWRAFORFRW2DNGPEFX3FERFMRW3FRMEFSR2

Standard formats

JPEGPNGWebPHEICTIFF

Full RAW decoding requires dcraw — install free via brew install dcraw

Pricing

Simple, honest pricing

No subscription. No per-seat nonsense. One price, forever.

RawCull License

$19

one-time purchase

Lifetime license — pay once, own forever
All future updates included
Full RAW decoding (16+ formats)
RGB Histogram & EXIF sidebar
Export to folder with one click
Keyboard culling workflow
1 device activation
Support via email

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FAQ

Common questions

What RAW formats does RawCull support?

RawCull supports ARW, CR2, CR3, NEF, NRW, RAF, ORF, RW2, DNG, PEF, X3F, ERF, MRW, 3FR, MEF, SR2, and more. Full RAW decoding requires dcraw (free, via Homebrew: brew install dcraw). JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, and TIFF work natively without any extra setup.

Does it work on Windows?

Yes! RawCull is available for both macOS (12 Monterey+, Apple Silicon & Intel) and Windows 10+. Download the version for your OS from the buttons above. Linux support is not currently planned.

How does the 7-day free trial work?

Download and install RawCull — it starts a 7-day trial immediately with full access to every feature. No credit card is required. When the trial ends, culling still works but exporting results and the histogram/EXIF sidebar require a license.

What does "1 device" mean?

Your license activates on one Mac at a time. If you get a new Mac or replace your logic board, email support@rawcull.com and we'll reset the activation so you can move it. Deactivation is also available in Settings → License.

Does RawCull need an internet connection?

No. All decoding, culling, and exporting works offline. The app checks the license server once at startup to validate your activation, but will fall back to offline mode if the server is unreachable.

What is the companion app?

RawCull ships with a tiny background helper process ("rawcull-companion") that does the heavy work of decoding RAW files using dcraw. It starts automatically when RawCull opens and stops when you quit. You never need to interact with it directly.

Can I move my license to a new Mac?

Yes. Open Settings → License → Deactivate this device on your old Mac, then activate on the new one. If you no longer have access to the old Mac, email support@rawcull.com and we'll reset it for you.

Still have questions? Email support

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