Sharpness Scoring

Sharpness scoring estimates image detail and sorts the strongest candidates first. It is a comparison aid, not an automatic reason to reject a photo.

Score Photos

1. Open Grid view.
2. Choose Score Sharpness.
3. Leave the Sharpness sort enabled to show higher scores first.

RawCull scores the current multi-selection, the active star-rating filter, or the full catalog. It first calibrates the focus threshold to the selected photos, then saves the resulting scores and detected subject labels.

Choose Re-score after changing scoring parameters. Canceling a run discards that run’s results.

Scoring Parameters

For normal culling, use Fast quality with Embedded Preview. Use Balanced or High Precision when small detail matters, and RAW Demosaic only for slower final checks on supported files.

The parameter sheet also controls thumbnail size, border exclusion, subject classification, and how strongly the detected subject affects the score. Larger images and RAW demosaicing take longer.

Good Practice

• Compare scores only within the current catalog and scoring setup.
• Inspect important candidates at high zoom.
• Use Focus Mask to see where RawCull detects detail.
• In a burst, combine sharpness with expression, pose, framing, and timing.