Lightroom Selection Culler & WhatsApp Filter Generator
Convert messy WhatsApp selections, comma-separated photo numbers, and client retouching notes into instant Adobe Lightroom Classic library filter strings and smart collection (.lrsmcol) files.
Executive Summary & Studio Workflow
Wedding photographers waste an average of 15 hours per wedding manually matching client photo selection numbers sent over WhatsApp, email, or paper notes. The Pholume Lightroom Selection Culler automatically extracts camera file tokens across Sony, Canon, Nikon, and DJI filenames, strips unnecessary extensions, parses retouching notes, and generates instant space-separated query strings and downloadable smart collection files.
How to Use in Adobe Lightroom Classic
1. Paste Client Selections
Paste raw WhatsApp text, comma-separated numbers, or client messages. The parser extracts valid image identifiers automatically.
2. Copy Library Filter String
Click 'Copy Filter Query'. In Lightroom Library, press '\' to open the Filter Bar, select 'Text > Filename > Contains Any', and paste.
3. Or Download Smart Collection
Download the .lrsmcol file and import it directly into Lightroom to instantly create a client selection collection.