Group bursts
Similar frames are organized into reviewable sets.
Native macOS appBurstPick
Cull burst photos before you edit.
Group similar frames, compare candidates, and export ratings and color labels to XMP without uploading photos.
- Platform
- macOS 14+ · Apple Silicon and Intel
- Processing
- Local, on-device analysis
- Purchase
- Free tier · $89.99 one-time Pro
Culling workflow
Group similar frames, compare candidates, record decisions, and continue in your editor.
Review scoring signals
Sharpness, exposure, noise, composition, and face signals remain visible while you decide.
Compare candidates
Review up to four frames with synchronized zoom.
Keep originals untouched
Picks, rejects, ratings, and color labels are stored without editing source files.
Export XMP and Lightroom data
Write ratings and color labels to XMP; Pro adds an experimental Lightroom Classic catalog handoff.
Process photos on your Mac
Culling and scoring run locally; photos are not uploaded for analysis.
Inside BurstPick
Current macOS build with a real 422-photo catalog.
Catalog
Filter and review 422 imported RAW photos.
Survey
Compare a burst and assign decisions from one view.
Pro purchase
Free and Pro limits shown in the in-app purchase sheet.
Free, with one-time Pro
Core catalog review and XMP export are free; Pro unlocks additional models and exports.
Free
$0Catalog review, basic scoring, and XMP export.
- Up to 50,000 photos per catalog
- Basic no-download scoring
- Unlimited XMP sidecar export
- Burst clustering & grouping
- Non-destructive workflow
Pro
$89.99
one-time in-app purchase
Additional models, no catalog limit, and workflow exports.
- No catalog photo limit
- Downloadable model families
- Experimental Lightroom catalog export
- Preference learning and VLM assessment
- Contact sheet export
Frequently Asked Questions
What photo formats are supported?
33 RAW formats (ARW, CR2, CR3, NEF, DNG, ORF, RW2, RAF, and more), 11 standard image formats, and 15 video formats for shoot context.
How much does BurstPick cost?
BurstPick is free to start. Pro is a $89.99 one-time in-app purchase through the Mac App Store. No subscription or recurring fee.
What are the system requirements?
macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later, Apple Silicon or Intel. Apple Silicon is recommended for the fastest CoreML and Neural Engine performance. Windows remains on the roadmap.
Does it require an internet connection?
No internet is required for culling or scoring. StoreKit purchases, optional model downloads, update checks, and opt-in telemetry can use the network, but photos are not uploaded for analysis.
Will it delete my photos?
No. BurstPick is non-destructive by default. Ratings, color labels, and review state are saved as catalog or sidecar metadata; originals are only moved when you explicitly choose a move workflow.
Does it work with Lightroom?
Yes. Ratings and color labels export as standard XMP sidecars. The Pro Lightroom Classic catalog handoff is experimental; pick/reject flags do not have a universal sidecar standard, so BurstPick uses catalog and best-effort metadata handling where possible.
Can I use BurstPick before buying Pro?
Yes. Free supports up to 50,000 photos per catalog, basic no-download scoring, burst grouping, non-destructive review, and unlimited XMP sidecar export.
Does BurstPick upload my RAW files?
No. Culling and scoring run locally on your Mac. Network access is used only for StoreKit purchases, optional model downloads, update checks, and opt-in telemetry.
Get BurstPick on the Mac App Store
Start with Free; Pro is a one-time in-app purchase.
Mac App StoremacOS 14+ · Apple Silicon & Intel · Free tier available
Release notes by email
Occasional product and model updates.
Photos are not uploaded for culling.