ShotSelect
High-speed photo culling and sorting for photographers. Keyboard-first. RAW-native. macOS.
From import to export in minutes
Three steps. Thousands of photos. No mouse required.
Import your photos
Drag a folder onto ShotSelect or click "Start Culling" to open a folder. Resume previous sessions instantly from the start screen.
Cull with your keyboard
Arrow up to keep, arrow down to reject. Navigate with left/right. The filmstrip shows your progress with color-coded borders — green for keeps, red for rejects.
Tag, rate & export
Add tags, star ratings, and comments. Export XMP sidecars that sync directly with Lightroom and Capture One. Your metadata travels with your files.
Built for speed. Designed for photographers.
Import & Go
Drag a folder, start culling. Resume sessions anytime.
Keep / Reject / Favourite
Arrow keys to rate. Star ratings and XMP export built in.
XMP & Lightroom Ready
Writes XMP sidecars. Ratings sync with Lightroom & Capture One.
Everything you need to cull fast
No bloat, no subscriptions. Just the tools photographers actually use — built into a keyboard-first desktop app.
Keyboard-First Workflow
Arrow keys to navigate and rate. Cull thousands of photos without touching your mouse. Every action has a shortcut.
RAW Format Support
Native support for CR2, NEF, ARW, RAF, ORF, DNG, RW2, and 40+ other RAW formats. Embedded previews for instant loading.
XMP Sidecar Export
Writes industry-standard XMP sidecar files. Your ratings and labels sync directly with Lightroom, Capture One, and Photo Mechanic.
Session Persistence
Close and reopen anytime — your progress is saved automatically. SQLite-backed sessions with full history and statistics.
Star Ratings
Rate photos 1–5 stars with Shift+1 through Shift+5. Ratings are written to XMP for seamless Lightroom sync.
Video Support
Cull photos and videos in the same session. Video thumbnails, playback, and metadata — all in one workflow.
Tags & Comments
Add custom tags and notes to any photo. Filter by tag, export metadata. Keep your notes with your images.
Native macOS App
Built for macOS. Apple Silicon and Intel. Signed and notarized for a seamless install.
Drag & Drop Import
Drop a folder onto the app and start working immediately. Import from SD cards and external drives with one click.
Thumbnail Filmstrip
Visual filmstrip with color-coded status indicators. See your progress at a glance — green for keeps, red for rejects.
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