SPIC Detailed Tutorial

Learn how to use SPIC Smart Photo Picker through real screenshots step by step. From installation and configuration to advanced features, master AI-driven photo filtering techniques quickly.

Tutorial Overview

8 steps to master SPIC completely

1

Software Launch

Start SPIC and explore the main interface

2

Directory Setup

Select input and output directories

3

Parameter Configuration

Set score threshold and AI model

4

Start Processing

Launch AI analysis and filtering process

5

Real-time Monitoring

View processing progress and logs

6

Result Review

Check filtering results and statistics

7

Advanced Features

Custom prompts and modes

8

Process Complete

View final results and summary

Detailed Usage Steps

Follow the screenshots to learn SPIC's complete workflow step by step

1

Software Launch & Main Interface

First launch of SPIC, understand the main interface layout and functional areas

SPIC Main Interface Launch

Main Interface Areas

Directory Settings

Area for selecting input and output directories

Processing Settings

Configure score threshold, AI model and other parameters

AI Prompt Configuration

Select preset templates or customize prompts

Processing Status

Display progress bar and real-time status information

2

Select Input and Output Directories

Set the source directory for photos to be processed and the save directory for filtering results

Directory Selection Interface

Directory Setup Key Points

📁 Input Directory

Select folder containing photos to filter, supports JPG, PNG, JPEG formats, automatically scans all subdirectories

📂 Output Directory

Select directory to save filtered high-quality photos, recommend choosing empty folder or creating new folder

⚠️ Important Notes

Ensure output directory has sufficient storage space, original photos will not be modified or deleted

3

Configure Processing Parameters

Set score threshold, select AI model and configure processing options

Parameter Configuration Interface

Key Parameter Explanation

💯 Score Threshold

Set minimum score for saving photos (0-100 points)

Recommended: Landscape 30-50, Portrait 40-60, Commercial 60-80

🤖 AI Model

Select AI model for image analysis

Click "Refresh" to get available vision model list

🔄 Resume Support

Enable to continue processing after interruption

Recommended for large batch processing

4

AI Prompt Configuration

Select preset templates or customize AI evaluation criteria

AI Prompt Configuration

Four Preset Modes

⚡ Quick Filter

Returns only scores, suitable for large-scale rapid processing

⭐ Basic Rating

Score + brief comments, balancing efficiency and information

🔬 Advanced Review

Score + detailed analysis + improvement suggestions, suitable for learning enhancement

🏷️ Image Tagging

Auto-generate tag classification for easy post-management

💡 Tip: You can customize prompts in the text box below to adapt to specific photography styles and evaluation criteria

5

Start AI Analysis Processing

Launch intelligent filtering process and monitor processing progress in real-time

Start Processing Interface

Processing Flow Explanation

Start Processing

Click "Start Processing" button to launch AI analysis

Scan Files

Automatically scan all image files in input directory

AI Analysis

Perform five-dimensional professional assessment on each photo

Intelligent Filtering

Automatically filter high-quality photos based on threshold

6

Real-time Progress Monitoring

View processing progress, speed statistics and detailed log information

Progress Monitoring Interface

Monitoring Information Interpretation

📊 Progress Bar

Display current processing progress percentage and number of processed files

⚡ Processing Speed

Real-time display of processing speed (photos/minute) and estimated remaining time

📝 Detailed Logs

Show processing results, scores and save status for each photo

⏹️ Stop Anytime

Can stop processing anytime, continue with resume feature enabled

7

View Processing Results

Check filtering results, statistical data and generated analysis reports

Processing Results Interface

Result Files Explanation

📸 Filtered Photos

High-quality photos copied to output directory

Filenames remain unchanged, auto-add sequence numbers for duplicates

📄 Analysis Reports

Each photo corresponds to a JSON format analysis file

Contains detailed information like scores, reasons, tags, etc.

🏷️ EXIF Data

Scores and analysis results written to photo EXIF metadata

Can view AI evaluation information in photo properties

8

Processing Complete Summary

View final statistical results and processing summary information

Processing Complete Interface

Processing Complete

✅ Processing Complete

All photos have completed AI analysis and filtering

100%
Processing Progress
N Photos
Filtered Photos
📋 Next Steps
  • • Check filtering results in output directory
  • • Read JSON analysis reports for details
  • • Adjust parameters and reprocess if needed

Usage Tips & Notes

Master these tips to maximize SPIC's effectiveness

Threshold Setting Recommendations

  • • Landscape Photography: 30-50 points
  • • Portrait Photography: 40-60 points
  • • Commercial Photography: 60-80 points
  • • Artistic Creation: 20-40 points

Processing Speed Optimization

  • • Use SSD storage for faster I/O
  • • Ensure 8GB+ memory
  • • Process large batches in chunks
  • • Choose appropriate AI model

Data Safety Reminders

  • • Backup important photos before processing
  • • Original files will not be modified
  • • All data processed locally
  • • Regularly clean temporary files

Advanced Features

  • • Custom AI prompts
  • • Batch tag generation
  • • EXIF data writing
  • • JSON analysis reports

Common Issues

  • • Ensure Ollama service is running
  • • Check if AI model supports vision
  • • Network connection retry mechanism
  • • Process in batches when memory insufficient

Efficiency Enhancement

  • • Use keyboard shortcuts
  • • Save common configurations
  • • Batch processing workflow
  • • Result file management

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