Releases: murlexander/louppe-media-culler
Release list
Louppe v1.9.0
Louppe 1.9 makes the first few minutes easier and keeps the review workspace compact and predictable.
Read Louppe becoming a real thing: introducing 1.9 for the story behind this update.
What’s new
- Read-only serif text previews for TXT, Markdown, XML, JSON, CSV/TSV, YAML, and logs, with basic Markdown formatting and clickable links.
- Continuous photo zoom, pinch-to-zoom, click-and-drag panning, and smoother Fit, 100%, and Phone-size transitions.
- A compact start window with folder dropping across its content area. Clicking the Louppe logo opens louppe.eu.
- A working Help window, searchable shortcuts, review tips, and a clearer Command Palette.
- A consistent bottom panel for photos, video, and audio, with centered zoom and compact Saved/Saving feedback.
- Clearer export scopes and quick picks, independent review metadata, and simpler RAW + JPEG controls.
- Updated updater and XML dependencies, graceful handling of unusually complex XMP sidecars, and stronger destination protection for Copy.
Download
Download Louppe.zip, unzip it, and move Louppe.app into Applications. The app is signed with Developer ID and notarized by Apple. Existing users can use Louppe → Check for Updates… to install this release.
Requires an Apple silicon Mac running macOS 14 or later. Louppe remains free and open source.
Louppe v1.8.0
Louppe 1.8 makes installation easier and adds more ways to review, organize, and export media.
What’s new
- Louppe is now signed and notarized by Apple, so it opens without the earlier first-launch workaround.
- Added the Command Palette, Filter search, folder drag-and-drop, and a simpler start screen.
- Added Duplicate + Burst Groups and optional photo Quality Cues.
- Added native audio review and improved video and audio playback.
- Added file renaming and Source Folder organization, with previews and undo.
- Expanded Export with flexible scopes and routing copies to multiple folders.
- Improved recovery and handling of reused cards, interrupted scans, and large selections.
Download
Download Louppe.zip, unzip it, and move Louppe.app into Applications. Requires macOS 14 or later.
Louppe v1.7.0
Louppe 1.7 adds richer ratings, video review, and a way to share your decisions with other photography apps.
What’s new
- Review with independent Yes/No decisions, 0–5 stars, and color labels. Filter, sort, and export using any combination.
- Export ratings as XMP sidecars for Lightroom Classic, Bridge, Capture One, darktable, or a Universal profile. This feature is in beta; try a small batch first.
- Review videos alongside photos with native playback and thumbnails.
- Choose whether matching RAW + JPEG files appear separately or as one review item while keeping their ratings independent.
- Export any mix of decisions and ratings by copying or moving files. Move requires confirmation and cannot be undone with ⌘Z.
- Inspect photos with a histogram, clipping overlay, and true 100% zoom.
- Added automatic update checks and stronger protection for files, ratings, and interrupted work.
Download
Download Louppe.zip, unzip it, and move Louppe.app into Applications. On first launch, right-click the app, choose Open, and confirm Open when macOS says it cannot verify the developer.
Requires macOS 14 or later.
Louppe v1.6.0
Louppe 1.6 makes large folders faster to open and gives sorting and grouping more control over the review.
What’s new
- Sort and group photos by date, camera, lens, subfolder, and other details, or turn group dividers off.
- Filter by subfolder and find subfolder names in search.
- Dates and times now follow your Mac’s Language & Region settings.
- Use ↑ and ↓ to move through photos in Gallery.
- Faster folder opening and thumbnail loading keep large reviews more responsive.
Download
Download Louppe.zip, unzip it, and move Louppe.app into Applications. On first launch, right-click the app, choose Open, and confirm Open when macOS says it cannot verify the developer.
Requires macOS 14 or later.
Louppe v1.5.0
Louppe 1.5 gives you more precise filtering and sorting, with clearer choices for batch Clean Up.
What’s new
- Filter by capture dates, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, camera, lens, and file type.
- Sort by capture date, name, file type, camera, lens, and exposure settings.
- Apply rating-based Clean Up to all photos, filtered photos, or a selection.
- See a fuller summary when selecting multiple photos.
- Improved Grid scrolling, scan progress, cancellation, and handling when a filter finds no photos.
Download
Download Louppe.zip, unzip it, and move Louppe.app into Applications. On first launch, right-click the app, choose Open, and confirm Open when macOS says it cannot verify the developer.
Requires macOS 14 or later.
Louppe v1.4.0
Louppe 1.4 makes the review workspace clearer and faster, especially with large folders.
What’s new
- Renamed the main views Gallery and Grid, with day groups and easier keyboard navigation in Grid.
- Redesigned the Info panel to show ratings and photo details more clearly.
- Simplified the toolbar and kept the current photo visible while browsing.
- Improved scanning, thumbnails, and large-session responsiveness. Clean Up and Undo now show progress while working.
Download
Download Louppe.zip, unzip it, and move Louppe.app into Applications. On first launch, right-click the app, choose Open, and confirm Open when macOS says it cannot verify the developer.
Requires macOS 14 or later.
Louppe v1.3.0
Louppe 1.3 adds batch reviewing and a recoverable way to clean up a folder.
What’s new
- Select and rate multiple photos at once.
- Clean Up moves rejected photos to the macOS Trash.
- Undo restores ratings or a Clean Up batch with ⌘Z.
Download
Download Louppe.zip, unzip it, and move Louppe.app into Applications. On first launch, right-click the app, choose Open, and confirm Open when macOS says it cannot verify the developer.
Requires macOS 14 or later.
Louppe v1.2.0
Louppe 1.2 adds simple ways to order and narrow a photo review.
What’s new
- Sort photos by date taken or name, in either direction.
- Filter by camera and lens as well as file type.
Download
Download Louppe.zip, unzip it, and move Louppe.app into Applications. On first launch, right-click the app, choose Open, and confirm Open when macOS says it cannot verify the developer.
Requires macOS 14 or later.
Louppe v1.1.0
Louppe 1.1 makes large shoots easier to browse and supports more photo formats.
What’s new
- Search and filter photos by date and file type.
- Added support for more camera RAW and common image formats, with broader RAW + JPEG pairing.
- Show a quick preview while the full photo loads.
- Added Louppe’s purple accent throughout the app.
Download
Download Louppe.zip, unzip it, and move Louppe.app into Applications. On first launch, right-click the app, choose Open, and confirm Open when macOS says it cannot verify the developer.
Requires macOS 14 or later.
Louppe v1.0.1
Louppe 1.0.1 refreshes the app icon to better match macOS.
What’s new
- The glyph-only icon now uses the system’s native app background.
Download
Download Louppe.zip, unzip it, and move Louppe.app into Applications. On first launch, right-click the app, choose Open, and confirm Open when macOS says it cannot verify the developer.
Requires macOS 14 or later.