How do I start sorting my photos automatically?
Simply select a folder containing your photos, then click "Start Sorting". PhotoGlobe Sorter automatically organizes your images by date, country, and city without any complicated settings.
Does PhotoGlobe Sorter delete my original photos?
Absolutely not! PhotoGlobe Sorter NEVER modifies or deletes your original photos. It creates organized copies in a new folder, so you work completely stress-free.
Can PhotoGlobe Sorter organize photos by location automatically?
Yes! If your photos contain GPS coordinates (like smartphone photos), PhotoGlobe automatically creates folders by Country → City. Your Rome photos go into "Italy" → "Rome" automatically.
Is PhotoGlobe Sorter really 100% offline and private?
Yes, that's our promise. PhotoGlobe Sorter is 100% local software. None of your photos are sent to the internet or any cloud. Your privacy is completely preserved.
How long does it take to sort 1,000 photos?
PhotoGlobe sorts approximately 1,000 photos in 8 to 10 minutes, depending on your PC's processing power. The software displays estimated time before each operation.
Can I organize photos from my smartphone with PhotoGlobe?
Of course! Just copy the photos from your phone to your computer (into a "Photos to Sort" folder, for example), and PhotoGlobe Sorter takes care of the rest.
What is the PDF report that PhotoGlobe generates?
It's a beautiful document generated at the end of each sorting session. It contains statistics (your favorite cameras, most active months), a heat map of your travels, and your organized photo list.
Can I customize the folder structure in PhotoGlobe?
Absolutely. While PhotoGlobe defaults to Year / Month / Country / City, you can create your own structure via drag-and-drop. For example: Country / Year / Event. Over 1,600 possible combinations!
Does PhotoGlobe Sorter detect duplicate photos?
Yes. During sorting, PhotoGlobe identifies duplicates and asks what you want to do with them, avoiding unnecessarily cluttering your hard drive.
Is PhotoGlobe Sorter compatible with Windows and Mac?
Yes, PhotoGlobe Sorter is designed to work perfectly on both Windows and macOS operating systems.
How many photos can I sort with the free trial?
The free version of PhotoGlobe allows you to sort up to 500 photos. Perfect for testing the software before purchasing the complete lifetime license for $39.
Can I add GPS location to photos that don't have it?
Yes! PhotoGlobe includes a very simple "Geotagging" tool. Select a group of photos (e.g., all from your beach vacation) and click a point on the world map. The software adds this information to all selected photos.
Does PhotoGlobe work without an internet connection?
Yes. The entire sorting process is done locally. You can even use it without an internet connection. Only mapping features require occasional connectivity.
Can I pause and resume photo sorting later?
Yes. If sorting thousands of photos takes time, you can click "Pause" at any moment and resume later. PhotoGlobe Sorter is flexible.
What is the Social License program?
For every license purchased ($39), we donate one free license to an NGO or humanitarian organization. It's our commitment to making photo organization accessible to everyone.
Can PhotoGlobe organize an entire road trip automatically?
Perfect for this! Put all your trip photos on a USB drive, plug it in, and launch sorting. The software automatically separates Lisbon photos from Porto ones, and provides a PDF report with your travel map!
How is PhotoGlobe Sorter different from Google Photos?
While Google Photos analyzes your data in their cloud, PhotoGlobe works 100% locally on your computer. No photos sent online, guaranteeing complete respect for your privacy.
Is PhotoGlobe Sorter easy to use for seniors?
Absolutely. It was specifically designed for users including seniors, with an ultra-simple interface, immediate learning curve, and clear objective: organizing photos stress-free.
Can I use PhotoGlobe before importing to Lightroom?
Yes, excellent idea! Use PhotoGlobe for the initial major sorting and create a clean folder structure. Then import this perfectly organized folder into Lightroom for professional editing.
What metadata does PhotoGlobe Sorter read?
PhotoGlobe reads EXIF metadata (date, time, camera model, GPS) to decide where to organize each photo. It doesn't modify original metadata but uses it to create a perfect folder structure.