How to Create Your First Project Inside Filterpixel

Set up your first project in FilterPixel, from image import through organization and rating.

Setting up your first project in FilterPixel involves a straightforward process designed to have you working quickly with RAW or JPEG files.

Step 1: Add Your Images

Begin by either:

Clicking the Create Your New Project button, or
Dragging and dropping a folder of images into the workspace

[Screenshot: New project creation interface]

Step 2: Name Your Project

Next, you'll:

Enter a project name
Choose the type of shoot matching your project

Then click Next to continue.

[Screenshot: Project naming and shoot type selection form]

Step 3 (Optional): Set a Magic Number or Fine-Tune with Advanced Options

Set a Magic Number

Enter a target number of images you want to retain. FilterPixel will prioritize selecting that quantity of top-performing images.

[Screenshot: Magic number input interface]

Fine-Tune with Advanced Options

Customize the culling process by adjusting:

Duplicate detection
Blink detection
Focus quality evaluation

[Screenshot: Advanced options panel]

Step 4: Start Culling

Click Save & Start Culling to begin analysis. FilterPixel automatically organizes completed results into three views based on your onboarding preferences.

Start Rating

Photos receive ratings using a star system reflecting quality and relevance.

[Screenshot: Star rating interface]

Color Rating

Images receive color code labels for visual filtering and categorization.

[Screenshot: Color coding system]

Tag-Based Grouping

Images organize by tags such as Best, Review, and Rejected for efficient sorting.

You can modify selections via right-click or keyboard shortcuts (press Ctrl/Cmd + K for available options).