Reviewing RAW files on a Mac?

[Tony-UK]

I recently upgraded to a mirrorless camera (R5) and just returned from the Galapagos with 100s of images in RAW. I recorded in jpeg with my previous camera and imported into Photos. I am now using the EOS Utility to import the images and planning to use Digital Photo Professional 4 going forward to manage my RAW files (though I may move on once I have mastered).

My question is what Mac app is recommended to rapidly scan through RAW images (full screen) and delete unwanted ones? I use to do this in Photos with my jpeg files. I have not started using Digital Photo Professional 4 in anger yet but could not see a way of easily doing what I want...

 

[koenkooi]

If you want fast, Photo Mechanic is hard to beat. It has a trial period, so you can try it before needing to spend money.

 

[Maximilian]

My question is what Mac app is recommended to rapidly scan through RAW images (full screen) and delete unwanted ones?...
I have not started using Digital Photo Professional 4 in anger yet but could not see a way of easily doing what I want...

Hi Tony!

I use EU and DPP exclusively, as I am not very much into PP and like the cost free status of those two.
As I am German, I can offer German screenshots only, see below.

In DPP there is a function called "Schnellüberprüfung" (could be translated to "Quick check" or "Quick review").
From your post, I don't know if you've already tried that and weren't satisfied.
- It isn't really "quick", this also a bit annoying to me
+ if there are already changes to the RAW they will be calculated and displayed, which I like, but that takes time in your workflow

Mark the pics you want to scan through, open the "Quick check" and set the pic rating on the right.
Please note the small mark on the bottom right of the pic. It shows if DPP is still busy

 

[AlanF]

I envy you having just been to the Galapagos - a wonderful experience and you want to get the best out of the images. Fast viewing depends on your Mac and the software. I now have an Air with the M2 chip, and it is very fast at displaying RAW files with all the software unlike my previous MacBook Pro with an Intel processor. The specialist software suggested by @koenkooi is fine and Fastrawviewer suggested to me by @usern4cr is also good and will work on most Macs. You can even use Mac's own Photos app - delete the ones you don't want and then export the rest as RAWs by using the command "Export as Unmodified Original" to your desired folder, and then delete the files from Photos. I personally don't use DPP4 but use DxO PhotoLab PL6 for my RAW files, which I highly recommend with the R5 as it is so good at removing noise and sharpening images without any user skill being needed. With the MacBook Air, it displays fast enough that I can select images without the need for additional software. You can get them all on a free trial. Merry Christmas!

 

[koenkooi]

I envy you having just been to the Galapagos - a wonderful experience and you want to get the best out of the images. Fast viewing depends on your Mac and the software. I now have an Air with the M2 chip, and it is very fast at displaying RAW files with all the software unlike my previous MacBook Pro with an Intel processor. The specialist software suggested by @koenkooi is fine and Fastrawviewer suggested to me by @usern4cr is also good and will work on most Macs. You can even use Mac's own Photos app - delete the ones you don't want and then export the rest as RAWs by using the command "Export as Unmodified Original" to your desired folder, and then delete the files from Photos. I personally don't use DPP4 but use DxO PhotoLab PL6 for my RAW files, which I highly recommend with the R5 as it is so good at removing noise and sharpening images without any user skill being needed. With the MacBook Air, it displays fast enough that I can select images without the need for additional software. You can get them all on a free trial. Merry Christmas!

For culling large batches I use DxO PL as well. One of the things that makes it so fast is that expensive operations are only applied and visible when you're zoomed in beyond 75%. That makes it very well suited for culling, but for judging the end result when editing you'll need to remember to zoom in

 

[Kit.]

For just a few hundred images, DPP Quick Check tool should be enough. Keys 1-5 to rate the picture, X to reject (and delete later).