Optyx is an AI photo-culling application for grouping similar images and helping select shots. It can rate photos using facial expression, sharpness, composition, exposure and other criteria, while face analysis checks expression, blinking and focus and can identify recurring subjects. Fast previews support manual review, including of large RAW files. Optyx writes culling details as XMP metadata and lets users drag selected files into Lightroom; other editors can use the metadata or selected-photo folders. Supported RAW formats include Canon CR2/CR3, Sony ARW, Nikon NEF/NRW, Fuji RAF, Panasonic RW2, Pentax PEF, Olympus ORF and DNG. The maker says face-focused AI works best when people are the primary subject, while sharpness-based grouping and culling work across almost every type of photography. Optyx is intended to accompany another editor and does not automatically edit photos. The free plan includes previews, image ratings and metadata. Pro costs 6.99 USD per month billed annually or 9.99 USD per month billed monthly.
Who it is for
Optyx suits photographers sorting shoots who want culling support alongside a separate editor. Its face-based tools are a better fit when people are the main subject, while its sharpness tools apply to broader photography types.
What is good
- Groups similar images and rates shots with AI
- Supports a range of camera RAW formats
- Writes culling details as XMP metadata
- Free plan includes previews, ratings and metadata
What to know first
- Does not automatically edit photos
- Face-based AI works best with people as the main subject
- Requires Windows 10 64-bit version 1803 or later, or macOS Sierra 10.12 or later
Verdict
Optyx combines AI-assisted grouping and ratings with manual review and editor workflows. It is a culling tool, not an automatic photo editor, and its face analysis is most suited to people-focused images.
Optyx plans and pricing
All plansCompared on AI photo culling software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $6.99/mo
- AI quality scoring
- Yes
- Subject detection
- Yes
- Duplicate detection
- Yes
- RAW photo support
- Yes
- Blur detection
- Yes
- Closed-eye detection
- Yes
- Lightroom export
- Yes
