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Excire Foto 2027 Launches with AI-Powered Text Search and World Map View

digital · 2026-06-19

Pattern Recognition Company (PRC) has released Excire Foto 2027, an AI-powered photo- and video-management software for macOS and Windows. The new version introduces a text search feature that finds visible text in images, such as street signs or athlete numbers, and a world map view for geographic exploration. An AI-powered filter bar and Timeline Graph aid navigation of large libraries, while a survey mode inspired by analog light tables allows distraction-free review and rating. Overlays for rule-of-thirds and focus peaking assess composition and sharpness. The software operates entirely on-device without cloud dependency or subscription. CEO Erhardt Barth, a machine learning expert at the University of Lübeck, emphasized that Excire encourages deeper engagement with images. A lifetime license costs $249 (€229/£229), with a launch price of $219 (€199/£199). Upgrade pricing is $99 for Excire Foto 2024 users and $79 for 2025 users.

Key facts

  • Excire Foto 2027 is now available from Pattern Recognition Company (PRC).
  • The software uses AI to analyze and tag photos based on metadata and content.
  • New text search feature finds visible text inside photos like street signs or athlete numbers.
  • New world map view enables geographic exploration of images with location data.
  • AI-powered filter bar and Timeline Graph help navigate large photo libraries.
  • Survey mode inspired by analog light tables allows quick review and rating without distraction.
  • New overlays for rule-of-thirds and focus peaking assess composition and sharpness.
  • Lifetime license costs $249 (€229/£229), launch price $219 (€199/£199); upgrades from $79 to $99.

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Institutions

  • Pattern Recognition Company
  • University of Lübeck

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