Show HN: RapidPhoto – Native Mac app for private, offline bulk image editing
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I built this because I realized I was trading my privacy for convenience. Every time I needed to bulk-crop or rename personal photos, I was uploading them to random "free" web tools. It felt wrong to send my data to a server just to do a simple 16:9 crop.
The Curiosity: Why can't our local machines handle this instantly? I spent the last few months optimizing a native pipeline (SwiftUI + Core Image) to handle 500+ image batches locally. I also tapped into the Neural Engine to run OCR, Smart Face Blur, and Scene Classification entirely on-device.
The Model: It’s a freemium app. You can process small batches (up to 10 images) for free forever—no ads, no tracking. I added a subscription for power users who need unlimited batch sizes and pro formats to help support development.
My Ask:
- I’ve been building this in a "bubble" and would genuinely love your feedback.
- Does the "Smart Metadata" editor feel robust enough for your workflow?
- I’m curious if the "Face Blur" privacy feature is actually useful to you, or if it feels like a gimmick?
I’m curious if the "Face Blur" privacy feature is actually useful to you, or if it feels like a gimmick?
What other features would you like me to build?