Audience
Wildlife, bird, nature, and action photographers; professional and enthusiast photographers who shoot RAW bursts; photo tour leaders and workshop instructors culling large shoots
About BurstPick
BurstPick is a desktop culling application for wildlife, bird, and action photographers who shoot RAW bursts. It reads a folder of photos, groups frames shot close together into bursts automatically, and scores every frame so the likely keeper rises to the top of each burst.
Scoring uses six criteria weighted for wildlife rather than portraits: Focus (28%), Eye Visibility (22%), Exposure (17%), Composition (17%), Noise (11%), and Context (5%). Focus measures sharpness on the detected subject rather than the whole frame; Eye Visibility checks whether the subject's eye is open, lit, and in focus; Noise is ISO-aware, tolerating grain while penalizing banding. Weights are adjustable with live re-ranking, presets can be saved and exported, and a "Calibrate from my picks" tool derives a weighting from frames you have already chosen. A per-criterion breakdown explains every score.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$89 one-time
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
Integrations
No integrations listed.
Company Information
BurstPick LLC
Founded: 2026
United States
burstpick.com
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Platforms Supported
Windows
Mac
Linux
Training
Documentation
Support
Online
BurstPick Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does BurstPick work with?
BurstPick works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does BurstPick support in their product?
BurstPick supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does BurstPick offer?
BurstPick offers support via online.
Q: What type of training does BurstPick provide?
BurstPick provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: Does BurstPick offer a free trial?
Yes, BurstPick offers a free trial.
Q: How much does BurstPick cost?
Pricing for BurstPick starts at $89 one-time.
