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# Getting Started with FilterPixel

# **Getting Started with FilterPixel**

**Your AI-powered photo assistant that helps you cull, edit, and deliver faster than ever.**
Whether you shoot weddings, portraits, events, or anything in between — FilterPixel helps you reclaim your time and focus on what matters most: your art.

## Why FilterPixel

FilterPixel automates the most time-consuming parts of your workflow:
* ⏱ **Cull 10x faster** using AI that learns your preferences.
* 🎨 **Edit automatically** with personalized AI styles.
* 📸** Export instantly** to Lightroom, Capture One, and more.
Let’s walk you through your first setup — step by step.

## Step 1: [Download ](https://accounts.filterpixel.com/download)& Install FilterPixel (Total time: 5 minutes)

You can use FilterPixel on **Mac** or **Windows**.

### You’ll need:
* A FilterPixel account (Free or Paid)
* Access to your RAW/JPEG files

### Next steps:
1. [Download FilterPixel](https://accounts.filterpixel.com/download)
2. Install and sign in.
3. Launch the app and create your first project.

👉 [Follow the installation guide →](https://filterpixel.crisp.help/en/article/how-to-download-and-install-filterpixel-oq4lg9/)

## **Step 2: Import Your Photos (Total time: 3 minutes)**

Easily import from folders, memory cards, or directly from your Lightroom catalog.

### You’ll need:
* A folder of RAW or JPEG files
* (Optional) Lightroom catalog if you want synced metadata

### Next steps:
1. Click **New Project** → **Import Photos**
2. Choose your folder or catalog
3. Let FilterPixel start analyzing previews automatically
👉 [Learn how importing works →](https://filterpixel.crisp.help/en/article/how-to-create-your-first-project-jgaxcu/)

## **Step 3: Let AI Cull Your Photos (Total time: 10 minutes)**

This is where the magic begins ✨
FilterPixel automatically detects **blinks, blurs, duplicates, and bad shots** — and recommends the best photos.

### You’ll need:
* Your imported photos
* Internet connection for AI processing

### You can:
* Switch to **Face View** to select your favorite people easily
* Use **Magic Number Mode** to auto-select your top shots per series
👉 [See how AI Culling works →](https://filterpixel.crisp.help/en/article/get-started-with-filterpixel-culling-l9q6x3/)

## **Step 4: Edit with AI (Total time: 10–15 minutes)**

Once you’ve selected your best shots, let AI Editing do the heavy lifting.
### You’ll need:
* Finished culling
* Internet connection for AI editing
### Choose from:
* **Pre-built AI Styles** (Cinematic, Natural, Moody, etc.)
* **Your own Editing Profile** trained from Lightroom edits
* **One-click batch edit** for hundreds of photos
👉 [Learn how to train your AI Editing Style →](https://filterpixel.crisp.help/en/article/how-to-edit-your-images-with-filterpixels-ai-1oy8dce/)

## **Step 5: Export or Share (Total time: 5 minutes)**

Once your photos are ready, you can:
* Export to **Lightroom Classic**, **Lightroom CC**, or **Photoshop**
* Export locally in JPEG or DNG
👉 [Learn how to export photos →](https://filterpixel.crisp.help/en/article/how-to-export-your-culled-images-from-filterpixel-1q8yw3v/)


## **You’re all set! 🎉**
You’ve just completed your FilterPixel setup.
Now you can cull, edit, and deliver faster than ever — with AI that understands your creative choices.


Need more help?
💬 [Chat with us](https://filterpixel.crisp.help/en/#) or 📧 accounts@filterpixel.com