Changelog

What's new.

Every release, in reverse order. Cull Kit is maintained by one developer. Changes are deliberate and documented.

Up next Roadmap

What's being worked on.

  • PlannedIterate based on user feedback.
  • In progressSpeed fixes and bug fixes.
  • PlannedImport manager: manage and import photo sessions directly from within the app.
  • ResearchAI Culling via local LLMs: researching options for on-device AI-assisted culling with no data leaving your machine.
  • PlannedQuality of life improvements: small refinements to make everyday culling faster and more comfortable.
v1.0.2 April 25, 2026 Bug fixes

Bug fixes and quality of life improvements.

  • FixConfirmation prompt before moving files to Trash.
  • FixTrash notification with Finder undo hint.
  • FixExport subfolder defaults to today's date.
  • FixWarning when triggering Move or Copy with nothing selected.
v1.0.1 April 20, 2026 Bug fixes

Bug fix update.

  • FixBug fixes and stability improvements.
v1.0 March 18, 2026 Initial release

Cull Kit launches on the Mac App Store. A keyboard-driven photo culling app built around one idea: every action should be one keystroke away.

  • NewGrid view with adaptive thumbnails, filter bar and batch selection.
  • NewLoupe view with full-resolution display, pinch-to-zoom and EXIF HUD.
  • NewCompare view. Side-by-side with independent zoom per panel.
  • NewStar ratings (1–5) and five-color labels (6–9, ⇧P) with one-keystroke apply.
  • NewReject & advance on X, un-reject on U.
  • NewSlideshow mode with 1–10 second intervals.
  • NewXMP sidecar read/write. Lightroom and Capture One compatible.
  • NewSmart folder sidebar with security-scoped bookmarks and live refresh.
  • NewFull undo / redo stack across every action.
v0.9 February 2026 Beta

Private beta with a small group of working photographers. Every keyboard shortcut audited for conflicts. Final pass on grid performance.

  • ImprovedThumbnail generation pipeline rewritten around Core Image for near-instant scrolling.
  • ImprovedFilter bar interactions reduced to a single keystroke per filter.
  • FixedEdge cases around security-scoped bookmarks when folders are renamed mid-session.