Apertin is an ultra-lightweight desktop app that rescues photographers from slow software. Instead of loading heavy 50MB RAW files (.ARW/.CR3/.NEF), it instantly extracts embedded JPEG previews. Combined with a Tinder-style swipe mechanic, it turns photo culling into a game. Swipe right to KEEP, swipe left to TRASH, and use spacebar for a quick 100% focus check. It's completely free, open-source, and 100% local-first. Stop waiting for Lightroom!
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Hey Product Hunt! 🚀
I love photography, but I absolutely hate culling. Waiting for Lightroom to render 50MB RAW files just to check if a shot is sharp was killing my workflow.
So I built a developer's solution to a photographer's nightmare: Apertin.
Instead of decoding massive RAW data on the fly, it instantly extracts the embedded preview JPEGs in milliseconds. Combine that with a super addictive Tinder-style swipe mechanic, and you can sieve through a whole weekend photoshoot over a cup of coffee.
The Workflow:
➡️ Right / D: KEEP (The keepers)
⬅️ Left / A: TRASH (Bury the blurs)
⌴ Spacebar: 100% Instant Zoom (Check eye-sharpness instantly)
It’s 100% local-first, privacy-focused, and open-source. Download it, drop your SD card folder, and let me know how much time it saves you!
I'm here in the comments—what features should we build next? 🛠️