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Photo Delivery Quota Selector

Build a shortlist from rated photo metadata while balancing category minimums, file-count limits and a delivery-size budget.

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Metadata-only greedy selection, not an image-quality judgment or a guaranteed optimum. Categories are filled first in first-seen order, then remaining rating order.

    How to use Photo Delivery Quota Selector

    1. Explore the worked example. Balance category minimums, image ratings, a delivery-count limit and a total file-size budget.
    2. Replace the photo candidates with your own entries. Set minimum per category, maximum selected photos, delivery budget · mb.
    3. Choose “Select the delivery set”. Review selection decisions and category coverage, then compare the visual overview with the detailed tables.
    4. Capture alternative scenarios, download a reusable project and export the selected table or a report when you are ready.

    A starting point

    Balance category minimums, image ratings, a delivery-count limit and a total file-size budget. The example is illustrative and can be replaced.

    Know what you are comparing

    Does this examine or alter the actual images?

    No. It selects from entered metadata. A greedy quota-first shortlist is not a globally optimal portfolio and does not inspect composition, duplicates or image quality.

    Files, privacy & saving

    Calculations run locally in a browser worker. Input CSV files use the column names in the downloadable template and keep your current settings. Projects restore inputs and up to four scenarios. Imports are limited to 1 MiB and 100 entries. There is no automatic saving. Public pages include advertising and optional analytics; see our privacy policy.

    CSV exports contain the entire selected table. JSON and printable HTML reports include all result tables; open the report and use your browser’s Print command for PDF.

    Using Photo Delivery Quota Selector

    Build a shortlist from rated photo metadata while balancing category minimums, file-count limits and a delivery-size budget.

    1. Explore the worked example. Balance category minimums, image ratings, a delivery-count limit and a total file-size budget.
    2. Replace the photo candidates with your own entries. Set minimum per category, maximum selected photos, delivery budget · mb.
    3. Choose “Select the delivery set”. Review selection decisions and category coverage, then compare the visual overview with the detailed tables.
    4. Capture alternative scenarios, download a reusable project and export the selected table or a report when you are ready.

    Example

    Balance category minimums, image ratings, a delivery-count limit and a total file-size budget.

    Questions & answers

    Does this examine or alter the actual images?

    No. It selects from entered metadata. A greedy quota-first shortlist is not a globally optimal portfolio and does not inspect composition, duplicates or image quality.

    Can I compare and save alternative plans?

    Yes. Capture up to four calculated scenarios, restore their inputs and save them in a project JSON file. There is no automatic saving.

    How do I bring in my own entries?

    Download the CSV template, retain its column names and replace the example rows. Imports are limited to 100 entries and 1 MiB. A saved project also restores settings.

    What should I check before using the result?

    Metadata-only greedy selection, not an image-quality judgment or a guaranteed optimum. Categories are filled first in first-seen order, then remaining rating order.

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