Cull before import
Open the RAW folder directly and choose the keepers before importing the shoot into Lightroom.
Lightroom culling
Cull before Lightroom. Edit only what matters.
unraw handles the fast, instinctive first pass. Lightroom gets the photographs you chose — not every frame you shot.
Rate while the shoot is still fresh
Use ratings, labels, and flags while you still remember the moments that made you press the shutter.
Bring the selected files forward
Rate and mark the keepers first, then continue with the Lightroom setup you already use.
Bring the selects into RAW development
Bring fewer photographs into Lightroom and spend the editing time on color, detail, and final output.
FAQ
How does unraw fit with Lightroom?
Start with the fast first pass in unraw, then continue with the selected photographs in Lightroom for RAW development, color, local adjustments, and output.
Do I need to import the whole shoot first?
The full shoot does not need to enter Lightroom first. Open the RAW folder or card in unraw, find the keepers, then bring only the selected photographs into Lightroom.
Can I keep my existing Lightroom workflow?
Your Lightroom setup stays in place. Rate and mark the selects in unraw, then continue into Lightroom as usual.
Can I use Adobe Camera Raw instead of Lightroom?
Adobe Camera Raw can be the next step after the cull. Choose the keepers in unraw, then open the selected files in Camera Raw for development.