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Selekt
What it is
Selekt is a desktop photo library application for photographers who need to import, organize, cull, rate, process RAW images, and tag their collections. It groups bursts, similar frames, and duplicates for comparison, while on-device scoring evaluates focus, exposure, and blur using profiles for weddings, portraits, sports, and events. Optional cloud analysis can flag closed eyes, create face close-ups, and tag subjects and scenes for search. Import, manual culling, and export work offline; cloud AI, synchronization, and client proofing need an internet connection. Selekt runs on Apple silicon and Intel Macs and on 64-bit Windows 10 and 11. It supports camera RAW formats including CR2/CR3, NEF, ARW, RAF, RW2, ORF, PEF, SRW, and DNG, as well as JPEG, TIFF, PNG, HEIC, and HEIF. XMP sidecars can be exported for Lightroom Classic, Capture One, and Adobe Bridge. Importing, culling, and exporting do not require sign-in; a free account enables AI scoring and grouping. The Free plan includes cloud AI for 100 photos/month and 1 GB sync and client proofing. Pro is A$16 a month.
For and against
For
- Groups bursts, similar frames, and duplicates.
- On-device scoring checks focus, exposure, and blur.
- Import, culling, and export work offline.
- Exports XMP sidecars for three listed photo applications.
- Free plan includes unlimited imports, culling, and export.
Against
- Cloud AI, sync, and proofing need internet access.
- Free plan limits cloud AI to 100 photos/month.
- Local SQLite catalogue has no database-level encryption.
The verdict
Selekt combines local photo organization and culling with optional cloud AI and synchronization. Its free plan covers core import, culling, and export, while Pro costs A$16 a month and adds unlimited cloud AI and more sync space.
Who it suits
Selekt suits photographers organizing and comparing large photo collections, including those who want offline culling or optional cloud analysis. The Pro plan is described for working photographers and includes room for client galleries.
Plans and prices
Free
Unlimited imports, culling and export · on-device focus/exposure/blur scoring · burst/similar/duplicate grouping · 100 cloud-AI photos/month
Read 15 Oct 2026 · selekt.photos
Pro
Everything in Free · unlimited cloud AI for everyday shooting · 10 GB sync/proofing · priority support
Read 15 Oct 2026 · selekt.photos
On the record
- Account requirement
- A free Selekt account enables AI scoring and grouping, while importing, culling, and exporting work without signing in.selekt.photos · read 1 Oct 2026
- AI limitation
- Terms state that AI tags and descriptions may be inaccurate and cloud services can experience maintenance, downtime or discontinuation.selekt.photos · read 15 Oct 2026
- API and SDK
- Public materials document file and XMP export workflows but provide no public API or SDK documentation.selekt.photos · read 15 Oct 2026
- Backup responsibility
- The terms place responsibility for maintaining photo and data backups on the user.selekt.photos · read 15 Oct 2026
- Client proofing
- Synced galleries let clients use browser links, optional PINs, hearts and notes without creating an account.selekt.photos · read 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud AI
- Optional cloud analysis detects closed eyes, creates face close-ups, groups people and adds searchable subject and scene tags.selekt.photos · read 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud data handling
- Cloud features can send developed JPEGs, thumbnails, face crops and metadata; RAW sync uses a developed or embedded JPEG rather than the RAW file.selekt.photos · read 15 Oct 2026
- Cloud providers
- Listed subprocessors include Cloudflare R2, Vercel, Supabase, Clerk, AWS Rekognition, OpenAI, PostHog, Lemon Squeezy and Loops.selekt.photos · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists Common Tools as privately held with 2–10 employees.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Download release
- Version 1.3.1 was released September 9, 2026; the macOS download is 23.1 MB and the Windows installer is 11.1 MB.selekt.photos · read 15 Oct 2026
- Editor integrations
- XMP sidecars carry selections and ratings to Lightroom Classic, Capture One and Adobe Bridge.selekt.photos · read 15 Oct 2026
- File formats
- Supported formats include Canon CR2/CR3, Nikon NEF, Sony ARW, Fujifilm RAF, Panasonic RW2, OM System ORF, Pentax PEF, Samsung SRW, Adobe DNG, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, HEIC, and HEIF.selekt.photos · read 1 Oct 2026
- Founder
- Marc Obieglo’s personal site lists him as founder of selekt.photos from 2025 to the present.obieglo.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Selekt exports XMP sidecars for Lightroom Classic, Capture One, and Adobe Bridge.selekt.photos · read 1 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The Pro plan is described as being for working photographers and includes room for client galleries.selekt.photos · read 1 Oct 2026
- Keyboard workflow
- Default controls include P/M/X/U for pick, maybe, reject and clear, with Quickview, loupe, EXIF and exposure-overlay shortcuts.selekt.photos · read 15 Oct 2026
- Licence
- The application, code, features and documentation are proprietary Common Tools Co property; copying, modification, distribution and reverse engineering are prohibited.selekt.photos · read 15 Oct 2026
- Local-first
- Culling, grouping, and quality scoring run on the user’s computer without uploading photographs.selekt.photos · read 1 Oct 2026
