Fovea - Mac-native AI culling and 14-bit RAW editing in one app.

Fovea is a lightning-fast, privacy-first photo culling and native RAW editing suite built exclusively for Apple computers. Stop paying multiple subscriptions and bouncing between apps. Fovea combines local AI facial recognition, automated shot-list tracking, and a Metal-backed 14-bit RAW processing engine into a single, seamless workflow. Reclaim 10+ hours per gallery with zero-latency caching and professional color grading. Built by a photographer, for professional Mac photographers.

Hi Product Hunt! 👋 I’m the solo developer and professional photographer behind Fovea. I built Fovea because I finally snapped after receiving one too many “price update” emails from my software providers. As a high-volume shooter, I was completely exhausted by the friction of bouncing between expensive AI culling web apps and heavy, laggy editing suites just to deliver a single client gallery. The Problem: Modern photo tools have become either incredibly slow, heavily reliant on expensive cloud processing, or locked behind escalating monthly subscriptions. Round-tripping massive 60MP RAW files between distinct culling and editing tools drains hours of productivity and breaks the creative flow. The Solution: I went the complete opposite direction. I built Fovea entirely from the ground up in native Swift, leveraging Apple’s Metal Framework to create an all-in-one suite that combines AI selection, integrated shot tracking, and surgical RAW editing without ever forcing you to leave the app. Here is what Fovea brings directly to your Mac: ⚡️ Zero-Latency Caching: Browse dense folders of 60MP RAWs and jump instantly to 100% zoom with absolutely zero rendering lag. 🧠 100% Local AI Culling: Fovea detects faces, evaluates depth-of-field sharpness, and checks for open eyes instantly. All processing happens entirely on-device via Apple Silicon—your clients' sensitive photos never touch a cloud server. 📋 Integrated Shot Tracking: Connect your culling directly to your deliverables. Track specific narrative requirements (e.g., "Family Formals: 10 shots") directly within the interface, and let the app auto-export them to the right folders. 🎨 Pro-Grade Develop Module: Edit uncompressed 14-bit RAW data using a custom processing engine featuring professional Curves, HSL, and authentic Film Science emulations, all wrapped in a sleek, glassmorphic "Blade" UI. The Exclusive Offer: My overarching goal is to provide a viable alternative to the heavy incumbents at a fraction of the price (roughly equivalent to a cup of coffee per month). To celebrate our public launch, I’m offering the Product Hunt community 20% off any plan for the lifetime of your subscription using the code PHFOVEA20. I am currently balancing the development of this app with my own demanding photography work, and I am incredibly eager to hear your unvarnished thoughts. Specific questions for the community: Does the unified workflow (Culling + Tracking + Editing) solve immediate pain points in your current post-production process? How does the Metal processing engine handle your specific camera's RAW files on older vs. newer generations of Apple Silicon? I'll be hanging out in the comments all day to answer deep technical questions, troubleshoot, and hear your feedback! Thank you so much for your support! 🙏

Fovea - Mac-native AI culling and 14-bit RAW editing in one app.

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