> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://photopicker.gitbook.io/android/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://photopicker.gitbook.io/android/general_info.md). # General Information PhotoPicker is a powerful and easy-to-use app for photographers, designed to help you review and cull thousands of photos directly from a memory card, external SSD, or any folder on your device — without importing files first. The app is perfect for both photography enthusiasts who want to organize their collections and professional photographers who need to start selecting images immediately after a shoot, even before returning home or to the studio. ### AI Culling — Automatic Photo Selection with Artificial Intelligence PhotoPicker can automatically analyze your photos using AI. The app detects blurry shots, closed eyes, duplicates, and helps identify the best images in a sequence. Save hours of manual work and sort thousands of photos in just minutes. ### Key Features #### 1. Work Directly with Photos in Folders Open photos directly from a memory card, external SSD, or any folder on your device. No import is required — PhotoPicker works directly with your files and stores selection results in standard XMP files compatible with Lightroom Classic, Adobe Camera Raw, Capture One, and other photo editors. #### 2. Automatic and Manual Culling Use AI to automatically select the best images or review photos manually. Fast and intuitive controls: * Swipe up — Picked * Swipe down — Rejected * 1–5 star ratings * Color labels * Batch operations for multiple photos All changes are instantly saved to XMP files alongside the original photos. #### 3. Compare Two Photos Side by Side on Tablets A dedicated Compare Mode is available on tablets, allowing two photos to be displayed side by side simultaneously. This is especially useful for choosing the best image from a sequence, comparing sharpness, focus accuracy, facial expressions, and other important details. #### 4. Fast Navigation and Sharpness Inspection Navigate through photos by simply tapping the edges of the screen: * Right side — Next photo * Left side — Previous photo Navigation works even while zoomed in, making it easy to inspect sharpness, autofocus accuracy, and fine details without constantly changing the zoom level. #### 5. Autofocus Point Display PhotoPicker can display autofocus points recorded by the camera in the photo metadata. This allows you to quickly verify where the camera focused during the shot, evaluate autofocus accuracy, and choose the strongest images from a sequence without opening them on a computer. ### Why PhotoPicker? PhotoPicker is built by photographers for photographers. The app combines high performance, professional workflow support, XMP compatibility, and advanced AI-powered culling tools to make photo selection faster and more efficient. Start reviewing and selecting your photos immediately after the shoot — anywhere, without a laptop. ### Technical Support --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://photopicker.gitbook.io/android/general_info.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.