Features
Everything you need to organize thousands of wildlife photos efficiently.
AI Species Classification
Multiple specialized models identify over 10,000 species. Compare predictions side by side, see confidence scores, and override when your expertise says otherwise. BioCLIP, iNaturalist-trained classifiers, and MegaDetector work together to give you accurate, transparent results.
Smart Triage
Every photo is automatically labeled keep, review, or reject based on quality scoring — sharpness, exposure, composition, noise. Photos are grouped into encounters and bursts so you can compare similar frames. Rapid-cull through a keyboard-driven interface to make final decisions fast.
Browse & Review
Filter and search your entire library by species, rating, flag, keyword, or folder. Inspect any photo's metadata, AI predictions, and edit history. The review interface gives you everything at a glance — no clicking through menus.
Map View
See where your photos were taken on an interactive map. Geotagged photos are clustered by location — zoom in to explore individual shots, click to preview. A natural way to browse when location matters as much as species.
Works With Your Tools
Vireo doesn't replace your workflow — it fits into it.
XMP Sidecars
All metadata is stored in standard XMP files alongside your photos. Nothing is locked in a proprietary database.
Lightroom
Import keyword hierarchies from your Lightroom catalog. Migrate without losing years of organization work.
iNaturalist
Look up taxonomy directly from Vireo. Upload observations to iNaturalist when you're ready to share with the community.
Darktable
XMP sidecar compatibility means your edits and metadata flow between Vireo and Darktable seamlessly.
Workspaces
Run multiple independent projects side by side. Each workspace has its own predictions, collections, and settings — but photos and keywords are shared. Switch between a trip to Costa Rica and your backyard feeder without mixing data.
Ready to try it?
Free, open source, and built for photographers who care about their files.
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