Photo management just got niche upgrades. EXIF-driven organization, fast imports, and shareable galleries are lighting up Mac and iOS chatter today.
Organize Photo Libraries is a macOS app that uses EXIF data and ready-made presets to build clean, offline folders. It shows live previews of destinations, supports dry-run simulations, duplicate-safe renaming, and automatic sidecar moves—no cloud access [1].
Camera-import automation for Mac speeds up workflows. It creates rules by file type, can auto-launch on connection, and can import into Photos if you prefer. It also targets Fujifilm gear like the X100VI, helping streamline the whole flow [2].
Convert & Compress is a fast, private image converter/ compressor/resizer. It handles 50+ input formats and 20 outputs, with real-time previews and batch processing on Apple Silicon. It’s native, under 15MB, open source, and currently free to use—with lifetime options teased for the future [3].
Simple Gallery Online uses QR codes and App Clip galleries to share photo sets without forcing installs. The beta is free for up to 5 galleries of 25 images each, with potential paid tiers for features like timed appearances or comments [4].
Sorting & cleanup chatter highlights a few favorites for Photos and videos:
• PhotoSweeper — granular duplicates cleanup [5] • Gemini 2 — praised for this task [5] • Eagle — widely recommended [5] • PhotoSort — AI-powered, macOS tool [5] • DigiKam — cross-platform option [5]
References
Organize Photo Libraries — metadata-savvy folder automation for photographers
Mac app Organize Photo Libraries uses EXIF-based presets; offline, duplicates; feedback requested; Eagle link suggested.
View sourceBuilt a small Mac utility to simplify camera imports - sharing it free in case it helps others
Mac import tool; compares with Photos and Image Capture; free TestFlight release; automates camera imports with rules and folders.
View sourceThis might be the last image converter/compressor/resizer you'll ever need.
Convert and Compress Mac app released; fast private image converter; mixed feedback; requests templates, presets, Finder integration; pricing debated online.
View sourceSimple Gallery Online - QR-powered photo gallery sharing
QR gallery sharing app on TestFlight; App Clip galleries; free with limits; possible paid features; seeking UX feedback from testers.
View sourceIs there an app for sorting photos and videos?
Mac photo/video sorting apps discussed; favors PhotoSweeper, Gemini 2, Eagle, PhotoSort; mentions AI, duplicates, blur, pricing, macOS.
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