Sort your DJI AEB brackets in one click
Auto-detects exposure bracket sequences from DJI drones and organizes them by exposure. From chaos to clean, structured files, ready for blending. Perfect for architecture, landscape, and commercial photography.
One-time payment. Lifetime license. 15-day free trial.
The problem
DJI drones shoot AEB brackets in the wrong order
If you shoot with a DJI Mavic, Air, or Mini, you know the pain. You land after a full day of shooting, import 400 photos into Lightroom, and your AEB bracket sequences are all over the place. DJI shoots them in a weird order, normal exposure first, then under, then over, instead of the clean dark-to-light sequence you need for exposure blending.
Sorting them by hand takes forever. You're counting files, cross-referencing exposure values, dragging thumbnails around in Library. Multiply that by 5 or 7 brackets per shot, and a big shoot becomes an entire evening of file management instead of retouching.
Features
Everything you need to sort AEB brackets
Auto-detection
Detects bracket sequences automatically from DJI drone EXIF data. No manual counting.
Exposure sorting
Sorts each group from brightest to darkest (or reverse). Perfect for blending workflows in Lightroom and other softwares.
Batch renaming
Renames files with project name, photographer, and sequence numbers. Clean, consistent naming across your entire shoot.
Bilingual
Full French and English interface. Auto-detects your Lightroom language setting.
RAW / DNG only
Automatically filters out JPG and video files. Only processes RAW and DNG bracket files from your selection.
Simple install
Double-click the installer on macOS and you're done. Adds a keyboard shortcut in one click.
How it works
Three steps to sorted brackets
Select all
In Lightroom's Library module, select your entire shoot. The plugin handles the rest.
Run AEB Sorter
Launch from Library > Plug-in Extras, or use the default shortcut Ctrl+Cmd+K. Choose your project name and sort order.
Ready to edit
Each bracket group is detected, sorted by exposure, and renamed with clean file names. Ready for your retouching workflow.
Lifetime License
$34.99
One-time payment, no subscription
- Unlimited use, forever
- Free updates included
- 15-day free trial, no credit card needed
- macOS and Windows
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No account required. No credit card. Just download, install, and sort.
Version 1.5.3
Also available on Adobe Exchange.
Adds a keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Cmd+K) to launch the plugin directly in Lightroom.
macOS: If you see a security warning, right-click the installer and select "Open".
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I change the AEB exposure order on my DJI drone photos?
DJI drones shoot Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) sequences in a fixed order (normal, under, over). DJI AEB Sorter lets you change the exposure order in Lightroom, sorting from brightest to darkest or darkest to brightest, so your brackets are ready for exposure blending in Photomatix, Aurora, or any other software.
How do I group AEB bracket photos from my DJI Mavic, Air or Mini?
After importing hundreds of photos from your DJI Mavic, Air, or Mini drone, it's hard to tell which photos belong to each AEB bracket group. DJI AEB Sorter reads the EXIF data and automatically detects and groups bracket sequences, then renames them with clean file names so each group is clearly identified.
Does it work with cameras other than DJI drones?
Yes! It is also very useful for sorting and organizing bracket files from Canon, Sony, Fuji, Nikon, and any other camera that shoots AEB sequences. The plugin reads the EXIF exposure data to detect and group brackets automatically.
What is AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)?
AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) is a camera feature that automatically takes multiple shots at different exposure levels, typically one underexposed, one normal, and one overexposed. These bracketed photos are then blended into a single image using software like Lightroom, Photomatix, or Aurora. Useful for panoramas and exposure blending. DJI drones support multiple AEB sequence sizes.
My DJI AEB photos are in the wrong order after import. How do I fix this?
That's normal, DJI drones capture the normal exposure first, then underexposed, then overexposed. When you import into Lightroom, the files sort by capture time, so the sequence looks scrambled. DJI AEB Sorter reads the EXIF exposure data and reorders everything from darkest to brightest (or the reverse) automatically.
Can I sort AEB brackets from multiple flights at once?
Yes. Select all the photos from your entire shoot, even if it's 20 different locations across multiple flights. The plugin detects where each bracket sequence starts and ends based on the exposure gaps in the EXIF data, so it won't mix up groups from different scenes.
Does this work with DJI Mavic 3 / Air 3 / Mini 4 Pro?
It works with every DJI drone that shoots AEB, including Mavic 3, Mavic 3 Pro, Air 3, Mini 4 Pro, Mini 3 Pro, Mavic 2 Pro, Phantom 4, and all older models. If your drone writes exposure data to EXIF, the plugin can sort it.
What's the difference between 3, 5, and 7 bracket AEB on DJI drones?
3 brackets gives you one dark, one normal, one bright, enough for most interiors and standard scenes. 5 brackets adds two more stops of range, good for high-contrast scenes like windows with bright sky. 7 brackets covers the widest range, useful for tricky shots where you need every stop of dynamic range. The plugin handles all three automatically.
My brackets are mixed up with single shots and video files. Will the plugin skip those?
It only processes RAW and DNG files, so video and JPG files are ignored. If you have single-shot RAW files mixed in with your brackets, the plugin identifies them by their exposure metadata and leaves non-bracket files untouched.
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