Open the folder
Review a project folder in place without reorganizing the source media first.
Local Mac app for visual review
Keep the good cuts. Calmly, with originals intact.
Open a folder, mark media with Q/W/E, and build storyboards from your best picks. Originals stay untouched until Finalize.
Q★ Best
WKeep
ETrash
Free 7-day trial. Then $10 once.
macOS 12+100% local & private$10 once, yours forever
Keyboard-first reviewYour taste decides — not an algorithmNothing moves until you Finalize
Workflow
From a chaotic folder to a clean set of keepers.
Open a folder, make decisions with the keyboard, compare visually, and move strong selects into a storyboard only when they need structure.
Cull by keyboard
Use Q/W/E and Quick Look to mark Best, Keep, or Trash without breaking your review flow.
Shape a storyboard
Send selected images into a storyboard and arrange them in order.
Finalize safely
Nothing moves until you Finalize. Review without fear.
Features
Built for high-volume visual decisions.
Keyboard-first culling
Use Q/W/E to mark many cuts as Best, Keep, or Trash candidates.
Your taste decides
No auto-picking. Your eye makes the final call.
Storyboard workflow
Send selected frames to a storyboard and arrange them in the order you need.
Image, video, audio
Review images, clips, audio, and references together in one local folder.
Prompt & metadata
Embedded prompts are shown when platforms include them, such as Midjourney PNG metadata. If a file has no prompt, the app says so clearly instead of guessing.
Secure local processing
Review and media handling happen on your Mac. Source files are not uploaded, synced, analyzed, or shared.
Hotkeys
Just hover. Then press.
★ Best
Mark as your strongest pick.
Keep
Mark to keep.
Trash
Mark for trash review. Nothing moves until you hit Finalize.
App Screens
See the actual app while you review.
Library culling, Quick Look, Best marks, Storyboard, and Print Preview are real app workflows, not marketing-only concepts.
Library review
Open large folders and review images, clips, audio, and references in place.
Visual checks
Cull media in the Quick Look viewer or Review Selected viewer.
Storyboard window
Arrange selected shots in a storyboard view.
Print preview
Review the storyboard before output and save it as a PDF.
Compatibility
Supported media and Mac compatibility.
A macOS tool for local creative media review, with support for common image, video, audio, and reference formats.
Images
JPGPNGWEBPHEICHEIFAVIFGIFTIFFBMP
Video
MP4MOVMKVAVIWEBMM4V
Audio
MP3WAVAACM4AFLACAIFF
- Requires macOS 12 Monterey or later
- Apple Silicon and Intel Macs supported
- Signed and notarized DMG
Pricing
Try Pix-Cull for 7 days. Keep it for $10.
Try it for 7 days first. If you want to keep using it, pay once.
Pix-Cull for Mac
$10
One-time purchase after the 7-day trial.
- Built-in 7-day trial
- Signed and notarized DMG
- Local media workflow
- Prompt and metadata panel
- Free 1.x updates
About
When output piles up, selection matters more.
Built for VFX and AI image work where references, concept frames, and clips keep piling up. It does not choose for you. It helps you mark and organize your own decisions with less friction.
FAQ
What to know before you buy.
Do I need a license before trying it?
No. Version 1.1.3 includes a 7-day trial. Buy a license only if you want to keep using it.
Does it upload my files?
No. Your review media stays on your Mac. License checks do not upload your source files.
What happens after the trial?
After the trial, a license key is required before protected review actions continue. License checks do not upload your source media.
Is this for AI images only?
No. It is useful for AI image culling, VFX references, clips, audio, and storyboard prep.
Where are my files processed?
On your Mac. Review media is not sent to a cloud service or analytics pipeline.