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Cullit vs Photosynthesis

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Cullit compared with Photosynthesis
DetailCullit logo CullitPhotosynthesis logo Photosynthesis
What it doesAI-assisted photo culling for Mac that keeps your photos on your computer Two lenses, one press, one high-res photo
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inFR GB
Pricing modelFree trial Freemium
PricingNot given Free (with 5 exports per month after 14-day trial); Subscribe (monthly or yearly); Lifetime unlock available
Key features
  • On-device AI face analysis with focus scores (0-100), eye status detection, and smile recognition
  • Support for major camera RAW formats and common image formats
  • Flag, rate, and label photos with star ratings and color labels
  • Export to Lightroom Classic with XMP sidecars
  • Side-by-side and grid view comparison
  • Filter by sharpness, face characteristics, ratings, and labels
  • Built-in EXIF viewer
  • Batch rename with customizable metadata presets
  • Auto-grouping photos by capture time
  • Simultaneous dual-lens capture
  • Automatic alignment and color matching
  • Custom editor with advanced tools
  • Multiple export formats including PSD
  • Unlimited capture and editing in free tier
  • 1x + Zoom or 1x + 0.5x lens combinations
  • iCloud backup and custom folder export
  • Ghosting and alignment correction tools
  • Custom themes and app icons
  • Comparison view to standard camera results
What makes it different
  • All processing runs on your computer with zero uploads, keeping photos completely private
  • Fast performance processing next RAW at 0.9ms
  • Lightweight app using only a fraction of computer memory
  • User-driven development with feature requests sent directly from the app
  • Never deletes photos; removed photos only exit the project
  • Combines field of view and detail without compromise
  • Works with all two-lens iPhones since iPhone 11
  • Simultaneous dual-lens capture prevents motion blur issues
  • Professional-grade export options including layered PSD
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 no change since last check8 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)09
Citation Flow (Majestic)1523
Referring domains (Majestic)5287

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