Optyx
What it is
Optyx is an AI photo-culling application for grouping similar images and helping photographers choose which shots to keep. It can rate images based on facial expression, sharpness, composition, exposure and other criteria. Face analysis checks expression, blinking and focus, and can identify and group recurring subjects. For manual review, it provides fast previews, including for large RAW files. Optyx records culling information in XMP metadata and supports dragging selected files into Lightroom. With other editors, users can use XMP metadata or arrange selected photos in filesystem folders. Its guide lists support for camera RAW formats including Canon CR2/CR3, Sony ARW, Nikon NEF/NRW, Fuji RAF, Panasonic RW2, Pentax PEF, Olympus ORF and DNG. The maker says face-focused AI works best when people are the main subject, while sharpness features work across almost every photography type. Optyx is intended to accompany another editor, not edit images automatically. The Free plan is free; Pro is $6.99 a month billed annually or $9.99 a month billed monthly.
For and against
For
- Groups similar images and rates image quality.
- Face analysis checks expression, blinking and focus.
- Fast previews support manual review of large RAW files.
- Stores culling information as XMP metadata.
- Works with Lightroom and other editors.
Against
- Does not automatically edit photos.
- Face-focused AI works best with people as the main subject.
- Pro costs $6.99 a month billed annually.
- Enterprise pricing is usage-based and not listed.
The verdict
Optyx combines automated grouping and ratings with manual review and XMP-based handoff to editors. Its role is culling rather than photo editing.
Who it suits
Optyx suits photographers sorting image shoots, particularly those working with people-focused images or large RAW files. It is designed for use alongside a separate photo editor.
Plans and prices
Free
Lightning-fast previews · Image rating and metadata · Works with Lightroom
Read 30 Sep 2026 · optyx.app
Pro (annual billing)
Lightning-fast previews · Image rating and metadata · Works with Lightroom · AI Autogroup
Read 30 Sep 2026 · optyx.app
Pro (monthly billing)
Lightning-fast previews · Image rating and metadata · Works with Lightroom · AI Autogroup
Read 30 Sep 2026 · optyx.app
Enterprise
Multi-user licenses · Programmatic access to Optyx analysis
Read 30 Sep 2026 · optyx.app
On the record
- Best-fit photography
- The maker says its AI works best when human faces are the primary subject, while autogroup and autocull sharpness features work on almost every type of photography.optyx.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Enterprise automation
- Optyx Enterprise exposes an HTTP interface to create shoots, import photos for analysis, and run autogroup and autocull.optyx.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Face analysis
- It evaluates faces for expression, blinking, and focus, and can identify and group common subjects.optyx.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Image ratings
- Its AI can rate images using facial expression, sharpness, composition, exposure, and other criteria.optyx.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Manual review
- Optyx provides fast previews for manually reviewing photos, including large RAW files.optyx.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Metadata and workflow
- Optyx writes culling information as XMP metadata and supports dragging selected files into Lightroom.optyx.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Other editors
- The FAQ says Optyx can work with other editors through XMP metadata or by organizing selected photos into filesystem folders.optyx.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Privacy and security
- The privacy policy, last updated January 12, 2020, says the company uses technical and organizational security measures and cannot guarantee that internet transmission is completely secure.optyx.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Product scope
- The FAQ describes Optyx as a photo-culling tool to use alongside another editor and says it does not automatically edit photos.optyx.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- RAW support
- Optyx supports a range of camera RAW formats, and its guide lists Canon CR2/CR3, Sony ARW, Nikon NEF/NRW, Fuji RAF, Panasonic RW2, Pentax PEF, Olympus ORF, and DNG as supported.optyx.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The FAQ directs users to [email protected], and the Pro plan lists priority support.optyx.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- Supported systems
- The FAQ lists Windows 10 64-bit version 1803 or later and macOS Sierra 10.12 or later; M1 Macs are supported with Rosetta 2.optyx.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- System requirements
- The FAQ specifies 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of available disk space, and a 1024 × 768 minimum display resolution for both listed systems.optyx.app · read 30 Sep 2026
- What it does
- Optyx is an AI photo-culling application that groups similar images and helps select the best shots.optyx.app · read 30 Sep 2026
