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What it is

Cullora is a desktop app for reviewing photo shoots and sorting selected images into folders; it is not an editor or catalog. It displays JPEG previews embedded in RAW files without an import step or catalog database, and supports ARW, CR2, CR3, NEF, RAF, ORF, DNG and JPEG. Burst sequences can appear as one grid tile, then open for frame-by-frame review. Pro's on-device Assist can flag closed eyes, soft focus, misfires and exposure issues, but it does not choose, move or delete photographs. Pro also writes ratings and flags to XMP sidecars for Lightroom or Capture One, and exports filtered photos as a static gallery folder viewable without an account or internet. Culling runs locally and works offline; Cullora says photographs are never uploaded. The free tier limits filing to 50 photos monthly anonymously or 200 with an account, while viewing and rating are unlimited. Pro is listed at €49.00 EUR one-time; the platform page offers a Windows beta for Windows 10/11 64-bit and says the macOS build is in progress, not released.

Spec sheet

What it does
Cullora is a desktop application for reviewing photo shoots and filing selected images into folders, rather than editing or cataloguing them.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Integrations
Pro can write ratings and flags to XMP sidecars for use in Lightroom or Capture One.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Support
The maker says feedback reports go directly to a human and the app includes an in-app feedback button.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Account and download
A free account is required to download the app, while the installed app can be used offline without signing in.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Account requirement
A free account has been required to download since 8 August 2026, but the installed app can cull without signing in or an internet connection.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
AI features
Pro's on-device Assist flags closed eyes, soft focus, misfires and exposure to review, and groups bursts; it does not choose, move or delete photos.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
API and self-hosting
The reviewed official pages describe no public API, SDK, developer documentation or self-hosting package.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
App Store namesake compatibility
The separate cleaner listing requires iOS 18 or later and supports Macs on macOS 15 or later.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
App Store namesake developer
Apple lists a separate app called Cullora: Private Photo Cleaner under Fuzhou Buwan Technology Co., Ltd., not Antonio Ivanović.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
App Store namesake features
That separate iOS app analyzes photos on-device, has no account or media uploads, and asks users to confirm deletions through Apple Photos.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
App Store namesake pricing
The separate listing shows $3.99 monthly, $9.99 annual and $19.99 lifetime in-app purchases.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Assist AI
The Pro Assist feature runs locally and flags possible closed eyes, softness, misfires and exposure issues while grouping bursts; it does not choose, move or delete files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Beta limitation
The Windows installer is not yet Authenticode-signed, so Windows SmartScreen may require an extra confirmation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Burst grouping
Burst sequences can be represented as one grid tile and opened for individual-frame review.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Burst review
Burst sequences can be stacked as one grid tile and opened to review their individual frames.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Data processors
The privacy policy names Supabase for authentication/database, Dodo Payments for payment processing, Resend for email and Google Analytics only with consent.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Fast previews
It displays the JPEG preview embedded in RAW files, without an import step or catalog database.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
File grouping
RAW, JPEG and matching XMP sidecars are treated as one photo group and moved together.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
File safeguards
Name collisions receive suffixes instead of overwriting, and a failed grouped move is rolled back.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Free quota
After the trial, filing is capped at 50 photos per month without an account or 200 with a free account; viewing and rating remain unlimited.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Free tier limit
After the 14-day Pro trial, the free tier allows 50 photos filed per month anonymously or 200 per month with a free account; viewing and rating remain unlimited.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Gallery export
Pro can export the current filtered selection as a self-contained static gallery that needs no account or internet connection.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Grid
The browsing grid preserves each image's aspect ratio instead of center-cropping thumbnails.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Keyboard workflow
Star ratings and pick/reject flags use Lightroom-style keyboard shortcuts, including number keys and P/X/U.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Licence
Cullora is proprietary software under a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence; reverse engineering, resale and redistribution are prohibited.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Lightroom/Capture One
Pro writes ratings and flags into existing XMP sidecars for Lightroom or Capture One while preserving other sidecar edits.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Limit: beta risk
Terms warn that the beta may contain bugs, change features and provide no guarantee of uninterrupted operation or error-free file handling; users are told to keep backups.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Live filters
Filters can narrow results by flag or minimum star rating while updating counts as decisions change.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Maker identity
The named operator and data controller is Antonio Ivanović at an address in Goričan, Croatia.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Offline and photo privacy
Culling runs locally and works offline; Cullora states that photographs are never uploaded and its servers cannot see them.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Offline privacy
Culling runs locally and offline; the maker says photographs are never uploaded or visible to its servers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Platform availability
The download page offers a Windows beta for Windows 10/11 64-bit and says the macOS build is in progress, not released.Read 7 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Pro machine limit
A Pro licence can be activated on two machines and is personal and non-transferable.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Rating on Apple App Store (namesake)
No numeric rating is shown because the listing says it has insufficient ratings or reviews to display an overview.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
RAW formats
Supported formats are ARW, CR2, CR3, NEF, RAF, ORF, DNG and JPEG.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
RAW preview
It displays the camera-generated JPEG embedded in RAW files, avoiding an import or catalog-building step.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Second App Store namesake
Apple also lists Cullora: Swipe Photo Cleaner by Erdem Papakci; its page likewise reports insufficient ratings or reviews for an overview.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Second namesake platform
The Swipe Photo Cleaner listing is free, targets iPhone and iPad, and requires iOS/iPadOS 17 or later.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Second namesake privacy
The Swipe Photo Cleaner listing says analysis occurs on-device and photos or videos are not uploaded to its servers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Subscriptions
The maker states that culling will not use a subscription; any future server AI would use prepaid non-expiring credits.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
System requirements
The listed builds target Windows 10/11 64-bit and Apple-Silicon Macs running macOS 13.4 or later.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Telemetry
Usage and performance telemetry is opt-in and excludes photos, filenames, folders and EXIF data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Undo
Every move is journaled with up to 100 levels of undo.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Upgrade policy
The one-time purchase covers the Cullora 1 line; later major versions are separate purchases, normally half price for existing owners and free when bought within twelve months of release.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Zoom and EXIF
The viewer offers configurable 100%, 200% and 400% zoom plus shutter, aperture, ISO, focal length, lens and capture-time metadata.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio

Plans and prices

Free Free €0 forever 14-day Pro trial · 50 filed photos/month anonymously or 200 with account · unlimited viewing/rating/flagging · 1 folder · 1 machine Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Founder Pro €29, paid once €29 once 100 founder licences · future major upgrades capped at €19 · starting AI credits if server AI ships Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio
Pro €49, paid once €49 once Unlimited filing · 9 destination folders · XMP ratings/flags · renaming · static gallery export · 2 machines · Cullora 1 updates Read 15 Oct 2026 · cullora.studio

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • RAW previews need no import step.
  • Local culling works offline.
  • Burst sequences can be reviewed frame by frame.
  • Pro exports static galleries without internet or accounts.
  • Pro supports XMP ratings for Lightroom and Capture One.

Limits

  • The macOS build is not released.
  • Free filing is limited to 50 or 200 photos monthly.
  • A free account is required to download the app.

Who it suits

Cullora may suit photographers who want to sort shoots locally, review RAW previews and work offline. Its Pro tools may also fit users who exchange ratings with Lightroom or Capture One.

Cullora in depth

Read the full write-up

Overview

Cullora is a desktop tool for sorting photo shoots into folders, best suited to photographers who want a private, offline review workflow rather than a photo library or editor. Its narrow focus keeps the job straightforward; the practical caveats are a monthly filing cap on Free and a Windows beta, with no macOS release yet.

Key features

Instead of importing a shoot into a catalog, Cullora displays the JPEG preview embedded in RAW files. It supports ARW, CR2, CR3, NEF, RAF, ORF and DNG, plus JPEG. That makes it useful for quickly reviewing supported shoots without first building a library, but it is not a replacement for editing or catalog software.

Burst sequences can be grouped into one grid tile and opened to inspect individual frames. Pro's on-device Assist flags possible closed eyes, soft focus, misfires and exposure issues, and groups bursts. These prompts can focus attention on likely problem shots, but Assist does not make keep-or-reject decisions or move or delete files; photographers seeking automatic selection should look elsewhere.

Pro can write ratings and flags to XMP sidecars for Lightroom or Capture One, giving photographers a route to carry review decisions into those tools. Its static gallery export packages currently filtered photos into a folder viewable without an account or internet connection. Culling itself also works offline and locally; Cullora says photos are never uploaded and its servers cannot see them.

File safeguards matter when a review ends in moving files: collisions receive an explicit suffix, grouped moves roll back if a file fails, and moves can be undone up to 100 deep. Usage and performance telemetry is opt-in and excludes photos, filenames, folder paths and EXIF data. A free account is required to download the app, though the installed app can be used offline without signing in.

Pricing

Free costs nothing, billed forever. After the 14-day Pro trial, it allows 50 photos filed per month anonymously or 200 with a free account; viewing, rating and flagging remain unlimited. The single destination folder and one-machine allowance suit occasional, small shoots, but the filing cap makes it a poor fit for regular high-volume work.

Founder Pro costs €29, paid once, billed one-time, for a public run of 100 founder licences. Future major upgrades are capped at €19, and the plan includes starting AI credits if server-based AI credits ship. It is the lower-cost paid option for someone who can secure a founder licence, but the stated benefits do not include Pro's defined feature bundle.

Pro costs €49, paid once, billed one-time. It removes the filing cap and adds nine destination folders, on-device Assist, XMP ratings and flags, file renaming, static gallery export and use on two machines. Updates to Cullora 1 are included. This is the clearest fit for frequent culling and Lightroom or Capture One handoff; the one-time price does not promise updates beyond version 1.

Platforms

The download page offers a beta for Windows 10/11 64-bit. Although macOS is named as a platform, its build is in progress and has not been released, so macOS users cannot use the current download.

Who it's for

Cullora suits photographers who want to review supported RAW and JPEG shoots locally, sort selections into folders and retain the final decision themselves. It is especially compelling when offline use, privacy, reversible moves or a Lightroom/Capture One handoff matter. It is less suitable for macOS users waiting for a released build, photographers who need editing or catalog features, and anyone expecting AI to select or file images automatically.

Pros and cons

Pros: Embedded RAW previews avoid an import-and-catalog step; local offline culling keeps photos off Cullora's servers; grouped-move rollback and deep undo reduce filing risk.

Pros: Pro combines unlimited filing with XMP handoff and gallery export for a one-time €49.00 EUR purchase.

Cons: Free's 50 or 200 monthly filing allowance and one destination folder constrain ongoing work, despite unlimited viewing and rating.

Cons: macOS is not yet released, and Windows users are offered a beta rather than a finished release.

Cons: Assist supplies flags, not automated keep, move or delete decisions.

Alternatives

Photo Culling Software is the broader category to browse if Cullora's folder-focused workflow is not the right match.

Choose Vantage if an iPhone workflow is more important: its free plan includes cleanup, duplicate finding from the last 30 days, monthly best photos and space-saving tools, and it also supports macOS and Windows.

Memory Ease is another option for cross-platform coverage, including Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows; its Solo plan costs $7.50 a month, billed $90 billed yearly for the first year and then $180/yr, for unlimited weddings, photos and projects, one seat and two devices.

Keeper is a macOS alternative with a free plan limited to 10 records and one mobile device; its Unlimited plan is billed annually.

OptiCull is a macOS freemium alternative to consider if you want a different culling tool on that platform.

Photo Curator is a free, open-source alternative for Linux, macOS, web and Windows.

FilterPixel supports macOS and Windows and offers a one-time Extra DeepCull shoot at 7.99 USD for one shoot of up to 5,500 photos.

Selekt may suit readers seeking unlimited imports, culling and export on macOS or Windows, with on-device focus, exposure and blur scoring in its free plan.

Culvia is a free alternative available on Linux, macOS, web and Windows.

Verdict

Choose Cullora if you want a local, offline way to review supported photo shoots and file selections safely, and are comfortable making the final calls yourself. Pro's one-time price buys the strongest workflow, but the Free filing cap, unreleased macOS build and non-automatic Assist make Cullora a narrower choice than a full photo-management suite.

Verdict

Cullora focuses on local photo review and folder sorting, with a free tier and one-time Pro price. Note the Windows beta status and the monthly free-tier filing limits before choosing it.

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