No import step
Open the folder where the shoot already lives. Miri reads files in place and leaves originals untouched.
RAW PHOTO CULLING
Cull RAW folders before editing.
Miri is built for the first pass: open a folder, browse previews quickly, use smart flags to spot problem files, and export the files you select.
What culling means in Miri
Culling is the fast review pass before deep editing. Miri focuses on speed, multi-select, non-destructive originals, and clean exports from the current selection.
Fast preview-first workflow
The app prioritizes embedded RAW previews and visible thumbnails so browsing starts quickly.
Smart assistance
Blur, exposure, duplicate signals, Highlights, semantic search, and face tools help narrow the set without taking over.
A practical RAW culling workflow
- 01
Open the folder
Point Miri at a folder on your Mac, SD card, external SSD, or network volume. No catalog database is created in the shoot folder.
- 02
Scan the grid
Use fast previews, large preview navigation, and smart flags to move through the shoot without waiting for a full editor import.
- 03
Select files
Click, shift-click, or command-click to build the current selection. Highlights can suggest a shortlist when Pro AI is enabled.
- 04
Export copies
Choose size, quality, format, destination, and zip behavior. Miri exports copies while original RAW files stay in place.
RAW culling questions
Does Miri edit RAW files?
No. Miri is for browsing, selection, smart review, and export. Editing stays in Lightroom, Capture One, Photoshop, or the editor you already use.
Does Miri write metadata to my originals?
No silent metadata writes. The product is built around reading folders in place and exporting separate files from your selection.
Is the AI mandatory?
No. The core workflow works without AI. Pro AI features help create shortlists, search visually, and group faces, but you stay in control.