CullSupport
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Frequently asked questions
Where do culled photos go?
Photos you cull are sent to the iOS Recently Deleted album, where they stay for 30 days before iOS removes them permanently. You can recover them from Apple Photos during that window.
Does Cull upload my photos anywhere?
No. Everything happens on your device through Apple's PhotoKit. Cull has no server and never transmits your photos.
I granted limited photo access. Will Cull still work?
Yes. Cull supports both full and limited photo access. With limited access it only sees the photos you selected.
Can I undo a cull?
Yes. Use undo to bring back the last photo. Nothing is deleted until you confirm a session, and even then it lands in Recently Deleted first.
Does culling free up space immediately?
Not instantly. Your storage is reclaimed once the photos leave Recently Deleted, which happens automatically after about 30 days or sooner if you empty that album manually.
Which iPhones and iOS versions are supported?
Cull runs on iPhones with iOS 17 or later.
Do I need an account? Are there ads?
No account, no ads, and no tracking. Cull works entirely on your device with no sign-up.
What do the session stats mean?
After each session, Cull shows the space reclaimed and the number of photos you reviewed, so you can see the impact of your cleanup.
Troubleshooting
Cull can't see my photos
This means Cull does not have photo access yet. Open the iOS Settings app, go to Privacy & Security, then Photos, find Cull, and grant Full Access or Limited Access. With Limited Access, Cullonly sees the photos you select.