PhotoPicker is a powerful iOS app built for photographers who travel light — without a laptop.
It helps you quickly pick your best shots right after the shoot — on the go, with no need to import files or connect to the internet. Built-in AI analyzes your photos for sharpness, closed eyes, duplicates, facial expressions, and movement to help you select the best images in seconds.
Access photos directly from memory cards, external SSDs, or folders — sort them on your iPhone or iPad, and once you’re home, simply transfer the results into Lightroom, Capture One, or any other editor that supports XMP.
Also works with the standard iOS photo library — including automatic AI photo analysis.
Key Features of PhotoPicker:
1. AI & Manual Culling
• Smart AI detects blur, closed eyes, duplicates, facial expressions, and motion to find the best shots in a series.
• Prefer manual culling? Swipe up to keep, down to reject.
• Apply flags, star ratings (1–5), and color labels — all saved to XMP automatically.
2. No Import Needed
• Cull photos directly from memory cards, external drives, or any folder in the Files app.
• XMP files are saved alongside your images — ready for import into your favorite editor.
3. Lightroom Classic Integration
• Open and cull Lightroom Classic catalogs right in the app.
• Flags, ratings, and color labels are synced back to the catalog.
4. Custom Catalogs
• Create your own catalogs with JPEG and RAW files.
• RAWs are not duplicated — the app works with file references.
• Use flexible export options: copy XMPs, remove rejected files, and more.
5. Fast Compare & Review
• Tap to quickly flip between photos, even in zoomed-in view.
• Check focus and expressions in detail without leaving review mode.
Why Photographers Choose PhotoPicker:
Designed by photographers, for photographers, PhotoPicker gives you maximum freedom to sort, flag, and rate — no extra steps, no clutter. With fast AI-based culling, full XMP support, and seamless access to memory cards and external drives, it’s the perfect solution for travel shoots, expeditions, and everyday workflows.
Join thousands of professional photographers already using PhotoPicker — try it now!
Lightroom, XMP are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc.
Awesome, flexible photo culling tool that works great on it’s own, but is one of the only tools available to seamlessly sort large photo volumes while traveling to then import into Lightroom. Also, the developer is super responsive for extra bonus points. Absolutely worth the money.
Developer Response
Thank you so much for the kind words — really appreciate it! If you ever have ideas or feedback, feel free to reach out anytime 👍
Must have for Lightroom users!
Lovely lover 100%
This app is simple, straight forward and very easy to use. It works by copying your .lrcat file along with the preview file to your iPad. Once on your iPad it's very easy to browse [swipe left or right] and select [swipe up or down to flag or unflag]. Once ready you simply overwrite your .lrcat file on your computer and your done! The instructions on the developer's website is very understandable and user friendly.Bottom line, if you are looking for Lightroom selection tool for your iPad, look no further! This app is a super productivity booster for anyone who uses Lightroom and shoots events or simply wants to filter their work sitting on the couch, while traveling or in any other comfortable environment. A must have!
Doesn't work without crashing
2legit.
I'm not sure if it's bc I updated my iPad to 8.0--- but I spent hours trying to export images as 1:1, FTP-ing the zip...deleting files and updating my iPad so it would accommodate the amount of space... And as soon as it was ready-- I tried to unpack the zip and it crashed every single time. I would think smaller previews or smart previews would be a better option than 1:1 since that entails so much space... Either way--- hoping for an update!! Otherwise all of that time and work spent was a complete waste.
Developer Response
Finally, there is the possibility to reply the feedback) If there are still any problems, please contact photopicker.ios@gmail.com. If everything is ok, could you set an actual rating?)
PhotoPicker for Lightroom
Lyashik
Самая удобная программа из тех что мне довелось попробовать!!! Самая крутая и удобная функция проставление флагов движение по экрану вверх-вниз!Для переноса больших каталогов 10-15 Gb лучше использовать FTP, чтоб не столкнуться с проблемой не хватки места при распаковывании архива. Программа СУПЕР!!! Очень доволен!!!
- New: fast multi-photo selection by swiping — just drag your finger across the screen to select a series of shots
- Improved stability — fixed bugs and enhanced overall performance
Version 3.6.0
The developer, Roman Gishtimulat, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
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Usage Data
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Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
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