Discover similar images: Effectively locate photos that share similarities

To find similar photos, you simply select one reference photo that matches your search intent - Excire Foto then automatically and quickly creates a collection of similar photos.

  1. Selected photo, which serves as a reference for the similarity search.
  2. Maximum number of results to be displayed: here you can set the number of results to a value between 10 and 5000. Usually 50 to 200 photos are sufficient.
  3. Define the number of photos to be displayed and wether to overwrite previous results
  4. Define where to search

In the preferences (Strg+P on Windows or ⌥+P under macOS) you can specify under the item "Characteristics for similarity search" whether you want to search for photos with similar image content (option: Content) or with similar colors (option: Color).

Search with external photos

In this mode, Excire Foto searches for similar photos based on a photo that was not imported.

The corresponding user dialog can be called up in the menu at the top of the screen under Find → Find similar photos with external photo .

In the dialog box, you may either specify the internet address of a reference photo or select an image from an internal (e.g., hard disk) or external device (e.g., USB memory stick).

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    Excire Foto Office Edition

    The Excire Photo Office Edition is a special solution for companies and team use. In addition to the usual AI power for simple and intuitive photo management, it has the following additional features:

    • Hide option for irrelevant keywords
    • Function to adopt folder names as keywords
    • Sharing via SFTP
    • Two-stage role concept
    • Right-of-use period as a supplement to the metadata and corresponding filter option
    • Shared database on a network drive

    Language & version

    Supported languages

    German & English

    Current version

    2.0.1

    Minimum system requirements

    Processor

    Mehrkernprozessor mit 64-bit und AVX Unterstützung
    Multi-core processor with 64-bit and AVX support. Older AMD processors like the AMD Phenom™ II X6 1100T and AMD Phenom™ II X (also known as AMD Athlon II X4 640) are not supported. Intel Core 2 Duo processors are not supported.

    Operating system

    Windows 11 (x86 & 64-bit). Note: The Windows version is not optimized for Snapdragon or ARM processors.

    Memory

    Minimum 8GB RAM is required. However, 16GB or more is recommended.

    Hard disk

    The Excire databases require about 250 MB for 100,000 photos.
    ca. 900 MB. Der Vorschau-Speicher umfasst dann ca.
    at the highest quality, including raw formats,
    and when a preview is generated for each photo.

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    Language & version

    Supported languages
    German, English, French, Italian & Spanish
    Current version

    4.0.0

    Minimum system requirements

    Processor
    Multicore processor with 64-bit and AVX support Older AMD processors like AMD Phenom(tm) II X6 1100T and AMD Phenom(tm) II X (also known as AMD Athlon II X4 640) are not supported. Intel Core 2 Duo processors are not supported.
    Operating system
    macOS 10.14 (or newer) or Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 (64bit)
    Memory
    8GB RAM. However, for large catalogs (> 100,000 photos) we recommend 16GB or more
    Hard disk
    375 MB of free hard disk space for the base installation and additional memory for image signatures. For example, an Adobe Lightroom catalog of 100,000 images requires about another 800 MB of additional memory.

    Excire Search 2024

    Excire Search is the perfect solution for all Adobe Lightroom Classic users. The smart Lightroom plugin analyzes and tags photos automatically and extends Lightroom with powerful AI search functions. With just a few clicks, Excire Search finds exactly the photos you are looking for. This makes image management fun again and hours of image searching a thing of the past. 

    Available for Windows and macOS and now brand new in the 2024 version with integrated duplicate finder!

    Language & version

    Supported languages
    German, English, French, Italian & Spanish
    Current version

    4.1.3

    Minimum system requirements

    Processor
    Multicore processor with 64-bit and AVX support Older AMD processors like AMD Phenom(tm) II X6 1100T and AMD Phenom(tm) II X (also known as AMD Athlon II X4 640) are not supported. Intel Core 2 Duo processors are not supported.
    Operating system
    macOS 10.14 (or newer) or Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 (64bit)
    Lightroom (Classic)
    Version 6 (or newer)
    Memory
    8GB RAM. However, for large catalogs (> 100,000 photos) we recommend 16GB or more
    Hard disk
    375 MB of free hard disk space for the base installation and additional memory for image signatures. For example, an Adobe Lightroom catalog of 100,000 images requires about another 800 MB of additional memory.

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    Language & version

    Supported languages
    German, English, French, Italian & Spanish
    Current version
    3.1.1

    Minimum system requirements

    Processor
    Multicore processor with 64-bit and AVX support Older AMD processors like AMD Phenom(tm) II X6 1100T and AMD Phenom(tm) II X (also known as AMD Athlon II X4 640) are not supported. Intel Core 2 Duo processors are not supported.
    Operating system
    macOS 10.14 (or newer) or Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 (64bit)
    Memory
    8GB RAM. However, for large catalogs (> 100,000 photos) we recommend 16GB or more
    Hard disk
    375 MB of free hard disk space for the base installation and additional memory for image signatures. For example, an Adobe Lightroom catalog of 100,000 images requires about another 800 MB of additional memory.

    Excire Foto 2024 - Trial

    Note for existing Excire Foto customers: Excire Foto users have to keep in mind for testing that the previous Excire database will be modified when the program is started for the first time. Thus a switch back to older versions is not possible without a backup. We therefore recommend creating a backup before using Excire Foto 2024. How to do this is described here.

    Language & version

    Supported languages
    German & English
    Current version

    3.2.0

    Minimum system requirements

    Processor
    Multi-core processor with 64-bit and AVX support Older AMD Prozessoren like AMD Phenom(tm) II X6 1100T und AMD Phenom(tm) II X (also known as AMD Athlon II X4 640) are not supported. Intel Core 2 Duo processors are not supported.
    Operating system
    macOS 10.14 (or newer) or Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 (64bit)
    Memory
    Minimum 8GB RAM is required. However, 16GB or more is recommended.
    Hard disk
    The Excire Foto databases will take up approx. 250MB for 100,000 photos, and the previews approx. 25GB if highest-quality previews are generated for each photo.

    Excire Search 2022

    Excire Search is the perfect solution for all Adobe Lightroom Classic users. The smart Lightroom plugin analyzes and tags photos automatically and extends Lightroom with powerful AI search functions. With just a few clicks, Excire Search finds exactly the photos you are looking for. This makes image management fun again and hours of image searching a thing of the past. 

    Available for Windows and macOS and now brand new in the 2022 version with integrated duplicate finder!

    Language & version

    Supported languages
    German, English, French, Italian & Spanish
    Current version
    3.1.1

    Minimum system requirements

    Processor
    Multicore processor with 64-bit and AVX support Older AMD processors like AMD Phenom(tm) II X6 1100T and AMD Phenom(tm) II X (also known as AMD Athlon II X4 640) are not supported. Intel Core 2 Duo processors are not supported.
    Operating system
    macOS 10.14 (or newer) or Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 (64bit)
    Lightroom (Classic)
    Version 6 (or newer)
    Memory
    8GB RAM. However, for large catalogs (> 100,000 photos) we recommend 16GB or more
    Hard disk
    375 MB of free hard disk space for the base installation and additional memory for image signatures. For example, an Adobe Lightroom catalog of 100,000 images requires about another 800 MB of additional memory.

    Excire Foto 2024

    Excire’s flagship program boasts dazzling new features and enhanced AI technology. All-new tools offer AI-powered free-text search, GPS-search, and intelligent aesthetics assessment of individual photos. Additionally, AI upgrades ensure better results in facial recognition, similarity search, and automatic keywording.

    Excire Foto 2024 retains all core features from Excire Foto 2022, and the Excire Analytics extension is now fully integrated into the new program.

    Highlights of the 2024 version include:

    • X-prompt AI for powerful free-text image search
    • X-tetics AI for instant evaluation of photos
    • GPS-based search and editable GPS coordinates
    • Intuitive slideshow maker for professional photo displays
    • New status labels for folders and collections
    • Improved AI-search performance thanks to revamped AI models

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    Language & version

    Supported languages
    German & English
    Current version

    3.2.0

    Minimum system requirements

    Processor
    Multi-core processor with 64-bit and AVX support Older AMD Prozessoren like AMD Phenom(tm) II X6 1100T und AMD Phenom(tm) II X (also known as AMD Athlon II X4 640) are not supported. Intel Core 2 Duo processors are not supported.
    Operating system
    macOS 10.14 (or newer) or Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 (64bit)
    Memory
    Minimum 8GB RAM is required. However, 16GB or more is recommended.
    Hard disk
    The Excire Foto databases will take up approx. 250MB for 100,000 photos, and the previews approx. 25GB if highest-quality previews are generated for each photo.

    Excire Foto 2022

    Excire Foto 2022 is a powerful and innovative software designed for easy photo management and quick content-based browsing. Numerous smart features help you get organized and find the photos you are looking for.

    These are the highlights of the new 2022 version:

    • Duplicate finder with numerous setting options
    • Support of PSD files
    • match accuracy for similarity searches is now adjustable
    • the maximum number of search results has been increased to 50,000
    • Support of Windows network paths


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    Language & version

    Supported languages
    German & English
    Current version

    2.2.4

    Minimum system requirements

    Processor
    Multi-core processor with 64-bit and AVX support Older AMD Prozessoren like AMD Phenom(tm) II X6 1100T und AMD Phenom(tm) II X (also known as AMD Athlon II X4 640) are not supported. Intel Core 2 Duo processors are not supported.
    Operating system
    macOS 10.14 (or newer) or Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 (64bit)
    Memory
    Minimum 8GB RAM is required. However, 16GB or more is recommended.
    Hard disk
    The Excire Foto databases will take up approx. 250MB for 100,000 photos, and the previews approx. 25GB if highest-quality previews are generated for each photo.