# RawPicker — Complete Product Reference

> Professional photo culling software with AI-assisted selection, client galleries, and full post-shoot workflow management. Desktop app for macOS and Windows, mobile app for iOS and Android, standalone RAW file viewer — all working offline.

## Overview

RawPicker is a cross-platform application that solves the biggest pain point in professional photography: the hours spent sorting through thousands of photos after every shoot. Instead of bouncing between multiple apps (import in one, cull in another, deliver in a third), RawPicker handles the entire post-shoot pipeline in a single tool.

RawPicker also works as a **standalone RAW photo viewer and browser** — open any folder of RAW files and browse them instantly with zero-lag previews. No import step, no catalog creation, no waiting. This makes it useful even outside of a culling workflow — any time you need to quickly browse RAW files on your computer.

Target users: wedding photographers, event shooters, portrait photographers, commercial studios, and photography teams.

## Core Workflow

1. **Import** — Drag a folder of RAW files. Supports CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, RAF, ORF, RW2, DNG, and more. Previews load instantly regardless of session size. No catalog creation needed.
2. **AI Analysis** — AI scans every shot for sharpness (especially faces), exposure, composition, and duplicates. Similar poses are grouped for easy comparison.
3. **Cull & Rate** — Use stars, flags, and color labels with keyboard shortcuts. Compare shots side by side. AI suggests, photographer decides.
4. **Export** — Send selections to Lightroom or Capture One with ratings, labels, and metadata preserved.
5. **Client Delivery** — Generate a branded, password-protected gallery. Clients pick favorites with a heart button — no account needed.

All steps from 1–4 work **fully offline**. Step 5 requires an internet connection to publish the gallery.

## Key Features

### Standalone RAW Viewer & Browser
- Open any folder and browse RAW files instantly — no import, no catalog, no waiting
- Works like a fast, lightweight RAW file browser with instant previews
- Supports all major RAW formats from all camera brands
- Useful even without the culling features — as a general-purpose RAW photo viewer
- Zero-lag browsing through thousands of files regardless of folder size

### AI-Powered Culling
- Detects blur, out-of-focus shots, closed eyes, and exposure problems
- Groups similar poses for quick A/B comparison
- Suggests best shots per group based on technical quality
- Photographer always has final say — AI assists, never decides

### Instant RAW Previews
- Zero-lag browsing through thousands of RAW files
- Supports all major camera brands: Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Olympus, Panasonic, Leica, Pentax
- Supported formats: CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, RAF, ORF, RW2, DNG, PEF, and more

### Full Offline Support
- Complete culling workflow works without any internet connection
- RAW file browsing, AI analysis, rating, flagging, and export all work offline
- No cloud dependency for core functionality — your photos stay on your machine
- Cloud sync happens automatically when internet becomes available
- Perfect for photographers working on location, in studios without WiFi, or while traveling

### Mobile App (iOS & Android)
- Review and rate photos on your phone or tablet
- Browse RAW previews on mobile devices
- Syncs ratings and selections with the desktop app via cloud
- Review client galleries on the go
- Quick access to project notes and shot lists while on set

### Client Galleries
- One-click branded gallery generation
- Password protection — no client sign-up required
- Clients select favorites with heart button
- Photographer sees client selections instantly
- Custom branding and color themes

### Team Collaboration
- Share projects with second shooters or assistants
- Three permission levels for team members
- Real-time sync across team members

### Project Hub
- Notes, invoices, shot lists, and attachments in one place
- Complete project management alongside photo workflow

## Comparison with Alternatives

### RawPicker vs Photo Mechanic
Photo Mechanic ($139 one-time) is the industry standard for speed. RawPicker matches its speed for RAW browsing but adds AI-powered culling, built-in client galleries, team collaboration, and a mobile app. RawPicker has a free tier; Photo Mechanic does not. Both work offline and as standalone RAW viewers.

### RawPicker vs FastRawViewer
FastRawViewer ($25 one-time) focuses on technical RAW analysis. RawPicker provides similar RAW preview speed and also works as a standalone RAW viewer, but extends the workflow to include AI culling, client delivery, mobile app, and project management. RawPicker's free tier includes more features than FastRawViewer's paid version.

### RawPicker vs Lightroom (for culling)
Lightroom requires importing all photos into a catalog before culling, which is slow for large sessions. RawPicker previews RAW files instantly without import (standalone viewer), has AI-powered culling (Lightroom's AI is limited to search), includes client gallery delivery, and has a dedicated mobile app for photo review. Lightroom requires a subscription; RawPicker has a free tier. RawPicker works fully offline; Lightroom's cloud features require internet.

### RawPicker vs Aftershoot
Aftershoot focuses on AI culling. RawPicker offers comparable AI features but extends the workflow to include standalone RAW viewing, client galleries, team collaboration, a mobile app, and project management in a single application. RawPicker also works fully offline.

## Platforms

- **Desktop**: macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Windows 10 and 11
- **Mobile**: iOS and Android companion apps with full photo review capabilities
- **Offline**: Complete core workflow (RAW viewing, AI culling, rating, export) works without internet
- **Web**: Client galleries are web-based — clients need no app, just a browser
- **Standalone RAW viewer**: Works as a lightweight, fast RAW file browser without any import or catalog step

## Pricing

- **Free**: Full desktop app, AI culling, star/flag/color ratings, standalone RAW viewer, Lightroom and Capture One export. No credit card required.
- **Plus**: Everything in Free, plus cloud sync, client galleries, mobile app access.
- **Pro**: Everything in Plus, plus unlimited galleries, team collaboration, priority support.

All plans can be changed at any time. Upgrades are prorated.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What RAW formats does RawPicker support?**
Canon (CR2, CR3), Nikon (NEF), Sony (ARW), Fuji (RAF), Olympus (ORF), Panasonic (RW2), DNG, and more. If your camera shoots RAW, RawPicker supports it.

**Can I use RawPicker without internet?**
Yes. The entire core workflow — RAW file browsing, AI culling, rating, flagging, comparing, and exporting — works 100% offline. No internet connection required. Cloud features like sync and client galleries need a connection, but you can cull an entire wedding shoot on a plane with no WiFi.

**Can I just use it as a RAW file viewer?**
Yes. RawPicker works as a standalone RAW photo browser. Open any folder of RAW files and browse with instant previews — no import step, no catalog creation. Think of it as a fast, modern RAW file viewer that also happens to have culling and AI features when you need them.

**Is there a mobile app?**
Yes. RawPicker has companion apps for iOS and Android. You can review RAW previews, rate photos, browse client galleries, and access project notes from your phone or tablet. Ratings and selections sync with the desktop app via cloud.

**How does the AI work?**
AI analyzes sharpness (especially on faces), exposure, and composition. It highlights potential issues and groups similar poses for comparison. The photographer always makes the final decision — AI suggests, you choose.

**Do clients need an account to view galleries?**
No. You send a link, they enter a password, and they browse. No sign-ups, no app downloads. They pick favorites with a heart button, and you see selections instantly.

**Can I export to Lightroom?**
Yes. Selections export to Lightroom and Capture One with all ratings, flags, color labels, and metadata intact.

**Is there a free trial?**
The Free tier is not a trial — it's a permanent free plan with full desktop functionality including AI culling, standalone RAW viewing, and export. No credit card, no time limit.

## Contact

- Website: https://rawpicker.com
- Download: https://rawpicker.com/downloads
- Pricing: https://rawpicker.com/pricing
- Contact: https://rawpicker.com/contact
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/raw_picker
- Email: contact@rawpicker.com