Release Notes

• Version 1.4.0
• Version 1.4.1
• Version 1.3.5
• Version 1.3.3
• Version 1.2.8

Version 1.4.0

Version 1.4.0 - April 7, 2026

RawCull supports a broader range of Sony FullFrame camera bodies. See table below for what is tested now.

RawCull Changes Summary (v1.3.5 → v1.4.0)

• Sharpness scoring was significantly upgraded: added saliency-aware scoring, optional subject classification, subject-based filtering, configurable scoring parameters, and improved normalization/progress handling.
• New UI controls and views were added around scoring and stats:
  • new Scoring Parameters sheet
  • new Scan Summary/Statistics sheet
  • toolbar toggles for score badge and saliency badge
  • expanded culling/rating status display (including per-star counts).
• EXIF/metadata support expanded: now includes RAW compression type, size class (L/M/S), and pixel dimensions; these are surfaced in inspector UI.
• Sony compatibility work: maker-note parser now supports more Sony bodies and adds robust diagnostics/full-file fallback for focus metadata extraction.
• Performance/state management improvements: rating/tag caching for O(1) lookups, better cancellation behavior in scoring, memory warning refinements (soft/full), and various cleanup/refactors.
• Persistence/settings updates: settings now store badge visibility toggles and decode safely with defaults.
• Testing expanded with a large new ARW body compatibility diagnostic test suite plus concurrency/sendability test adjustments.

ARW body compatibility diagnostic

The following Sony bodies successfully extract EXIF, focus points, sharpness, and saliency, except for the ILCE-7RM5, which failed to extract saliency on one of its three files. The ILCE-1M2 is the only body tested across all three Sony RAW size variants (S/M/L). All files use compressed RAW, and every body achieves full-resolution L-size output, ranging from 12.4 MP (ILCE-1M2 S-crop) to 60.2 MP (ILCE-7RM5). The ILCE-7M5 and ILCE-7RM5 are the next bodies to focus on, but I depend on test ARW files to properly test them before officially concluding support for these two bodies.

Version 1.4.1

Version 1.4.1 - April 7, 2026

RawCull supports a broader range of Sony FullFrame camera bodies. See table below for what is tested now.

RawCull Changes Summary (v1.4.0 → v1.4.1)

Version 1.4.1 solves an issue with Sony A7V (ILCE-7M5) Compressed ARW file.

ARW body compatibility diagnostic

The following Sony bodies successfully extract EXIF, focus points, sharpness, and saliency, except for the ILCE-7RM5, which failed to extract saliency on one of its three files. The ILCE-1M2 is the only body tested across all three Sony RAW size variants (S/M/L). All files use compressed RAW, and every body achieves full-resolution L-size output, ranging from 12.4 MP (ILCE-1M2 S-crop) to 60.2 MP (ILCE-7RM5). The ILCE-7M5 and ILCE-7RM5 are the next bodies to focus on, but I depend on test ARW files to properly test them before officially concluding support for these two bodies.

Version 1.3.5

Version 1.3.5 - April 4, 2026

April 4, 2026: It has been observed that RawCull supports a broader range of Sony FullFrame camera bodies. I have conducted tests on ARW files for the Sony A7RV and the newly released Sony A7V. After Easter, I plan to acquire additional full-frame ARW files from Sony A bodies to conduct further tests. Upon the completion of these tests, I will compile a comprehensive list of the Sony bodies that RawCull supports.

The culling process has undergone modifications, enabling a two-step approach. Users now have the option to select the preferred culling method. The primary culling view is the grid view. Users can initiate rating immediately, but two new keystrokes, X and P, have been introduced for Reject and Pick, respectively, providing a binary selection. Rejected items are still visually indicated in red.

After rejecting and picking, users can select all P for Picks and proceed with rating from 2 to 5.

Additionally, automatic application of P and X can be performed after a Sharpness Scoring. The Focus Mask has also undergone a minor update. Following the scoring, users can automatically rate for pickers and rejected items.

Furthermore, after each rating, the thumbnail is automatically advanced to the next thumbnail for efficient culling.

Version 1.3.3

Version 1.3.3 - April 2, 2026

RawCull is developed for culling Sony A1 mkI and mkII ARW files. However, I have recently tested RawCull on Sony 7RV and the new Sony 7V, and it appears that all functions are functioning correctly on these models as well.

In this release, RawCull supports culling by color. Please refer to the Culling section in the documentation for further details. Additionally, updates have been made to the Focus Mask and pre-calibration in Sharpness Scoring.

Upon selecting a thumbnail and transitioning to Grid View, the Grid View automatically directs the user to the selected image. Furthermore, a progress bar has been incorporated into the function to assess the sharpness of the image.

Upon double-clicking a thumbnail in Grid View, the Zoom View is opened, either by extracting the JPG file or utilizing the newly created thumbnail.

Version 1.2.8

Version 1.2.8 - March 30, 2026

RawCull is developed for culling Sony A1 mkI and mkII ARW files. However, I have recently tested RawCull on Sony 7RV and the new Sony 7V, and it appears that all functions are functioning correctly on these models as well.

Code cleanup and several minor bugs were resolved. Additionally, a focus issue was addressed, eliminating the need for two clicks on either vertical or horizontal thumbnail row before utilizing arrow keys for navigation and tagging. Now, a single click suffices to achieve the desired focus. Furthermore, the tag command was modified to a single keypress of t, enabling tagging or detagging functionality.