Open a photo folder
No copied originals and no catalog import. Choose a shoot folder and begin browsing while analysis runs.
Built for wedding, event, portrait, and serious everyday photography
CullBench
Similar moments, together. Decisions, faster.
Open a photo folder directly, with no import. CullBench organizes similar frames on your Mac so you can complete first pass, final selection, and export with the keyboard. You always make the final decision.
- Free download
- 14-day full trial
- One-time Lifetime Pro
- Photos are not uploaded
01No import
Start from the folders you already use
02Local analysis
Photo content stays on your Mac
03Your decision
AI organizes; the photographer chooses
04App Store
Downloads, purchases, and updates handled by Apple
Only the three steps culling needs.
CullBench does not build a large catalog or replace your editor. It focuses on the first decisions after a shoot and the second pass from selections to finalists.
Compare similar moments
Different angles, poses, and consecutive frames stay together. Navigate with arrows, Space, and number keys.
Refine and export originals
Narrow the Picked and Rated collections, then copy originals to a folder or send them with AirDrop.
Less searching across a shoot. More focused comparison.
01
Put similar moments together.
Bursts, repeated compositions, and frames with a changed angle or pose are organized as groups. Related candidates are no longer scattered across the shoot.
Grouping accelerates comparison; ungrouped photos always remain available.
02
Eyes on the photo. Hands on the keyboard.
Move continuously across photos and groups with arrow keys, toggle Pick with Space, and rate with number keys. Current state stays close to the image.
Decisions are stored locally so the same folder can resume later.
03
Narrow the set after the first pass.
Picked and Rated are collections you can review directly. Removing a mark moves the photo at a considerate moment instead of interrupting the flow.
CullBench clarifies the candidate set; it does not replace your aesthetic judgment.
04
Return originals to your workflow.
Copy selected originals to a clear destination or send them through AirDrop. RAW remains RAW; culling does not become editing.
Duplicate names are skipped safely instead of creating extra copies.
For fast deadlines and careful decisions.
CullBench serves photography that produces many related frames, not one prescribed visual style.
Wedding
Keep consecutive gestures and expressions together instead of searching across an entire shoot.
Event
Open a folder and complete the first pass with the keyboard when delivery time is short.
Portrait
Compare pose, gaze, and subtle expression changes while keeping your own visual rhythm.
Travel and everyday
Organize repeated compositions and consecutive moments without building a complex catalog.
From photos to decisions, local by design
Photos stay on the Mac. Control stays with you.
CullBench reads photos and organizes similar frames on your Mac. Photo content, previews, filenames, shooting information, and people information are not uploaded to a CullBench cloud for culling.
- 01
AI organizes and assists comparison; it never automatically deletes originals.
- 02
Crash reports and anonymous usage metrics are off by default and can be enabled separately in App Settings.
- 03
App Store downloads and updates use the network; photo browsing and core analysis remain local.
CullBench for macOS
Free downloadLifetime Pro USD 29.99 · Mainland China CNY 198
- The complete culling workflow during the trial
- One-time Lifetime Pro for permanent use
- Existing paid-download customers keep permanent Pro
The download is free. Lifetime Pro prices are references; the App shows the final local price and applicable taxes.
View on the Mac App StoreActively maintained, with changes explained1.1.02026-08-05
Current stable release
Free download and 14-day full trial
CullBench is now free to download, with a 14-day full trial that begins after the first successful AI analysis and an optional one-time Lifetime Pro purchase for permanent use.
Frequently asked questions
Does CullBench upload my photos?+
It does not upload photo content, previews, filenames, paths, shooting information, or people information for culling. App Store delivery, updates, and optional diagnostics have separate documented network boundaries.
Does it delete photos or make the final selection for me?+
No. CullBench organizes similar groups and helps you compare. Pick, Rating, export, and the final decision remain yours.
Must I import into Lightroom or Capture One first?+
No. CullBench opens Finder folders directly. Send the original files into the rest of your workflow after selection.
Does it support RAW and HEIC?+
It supports common still formats and camera RAW that macOS Image I/O can decode. HEIC is treated as a still photo without its Live Photo companion video. See Download for exact boundaries.
When does the 14-day trial begin?+
Only after the first AI analysis succeeds. Opening the App, browsing the interface, cancelling analysis, or an analysis failure does not consume trial time.
Is CullBench a subscription?+
No. Download free and use the full workflow for 14 days, then make a one-time Lifetime Pro purchase for permanent use. There is no recurring subscription.
How do refunds work?+
Apple handles App Store purchases. Submit a request through Apple's Report a Problem service; eligibility and outcomes depend on Apple's policy for your region and applicable law.
Keep your time for the photos that need a decision.
Download CullBench free from the Mac App Store and try the complete workflow on your own photos for 14 days before choosing Lifetime Pro.