Product Introduction
- PhotoSort is a Mac application for sorting the Mac and iCloud Photos library by file size and aesthetic quality.
- This sorting helps users manage storage, clean junk from their Photos library, and curate their best photos.
Main Features
- Size-Based Sorting: Automatically ranks photos and videos by file size, letting users quickly locate large files filling up their iCloud and Mac storage.
- Quality-Based Filtering: Uses AI to rank photos and video based on aesthetic quality, separating good shots from mediocre and rubbish ones.
- Batch Management: Streamlines the process of deleting or archiving unwanted files directly within the Photos app, reducing manual effort.
Problems Solved
- Helps clean up cluttered photo libraries where your best photos get buried among low-quality photos, random screenshots, memes etc.
- Targets photographers, content creators, and casual users who need to free up storage space or curate professional-grade media collections.
- Ideal for scenarios like avoiding having to upgrade iCloud storage, preparing devices for backups, or cleaning up decades-old photo archives.
Unique Advantages
- Unlike Apple Photos, which focuses on timeline-based organization, PhotoSort prioritizes technical file attributes for practical storage management.
- Introduces a hybrid sorting algorithm that combines file size metadata with visual quality analysis—a feature absent in most default gallery apps.
- Offers faster bulk operations compared to manual file inspection, saving hours for users with extensive media libraries.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Does PhotoSort alter my original files? No—it acts as a diagnostic tool that identifies files for review. Users retain full control over deletion or archiving actions.
- How does quality sorting work? The app analyzes resolution, composition, lighting and several such parameters to score and rank each photo/video.
- Is it compatible with external drives? Yes—PhotoSort can scan and organize media stored on external drives or network-attached storage systems.