CardReader - Photo Import

Get your best shots, fast

Only for Mac

Free · In‑App Purchases

Mac

CardReader is a fast, focused way to copy photos from an SD card or USB drive to your Mac. Insert a card, choose a destination, and copy JPGs in one click. Free includes unlimited basic JPG imports. No photo manager or photo library required. FAST, RELIABLE CARD INGEST • Cards are detected automatically • Content-aware filename handling prevents different photos from overwriting each other • Clear scan, copy, completion, and card-ejection feedback • Guided setup plus Help menu access to Welcome, release notes, and feedback CARDREADER PRO Add advanced ingest controls: • RAW and HEIF/HIF support • In-camera star-rating and protected/locked filters • Import history that recognizes exact photos even after renaming • Choose whether a prior import is always skipped or imported when missing from the selected destination • Auto Import and automatic eject Eligible new subscribers can try CardReader Pro free for 7 days. A connection to a Photostream event also unlocks Pro workflow controls while connected. PHOTOSTREAM Photostream is optional. Connect with an event join code to send imported photos to your editor during ingest. When enabled, CardReader sends the photos you choose to import plus your display name and image metadata to that Photostream event. PRIVACY Photos stay in folders you choose on your Mac unless you enable Photostream uploads. CardReader has no advertising or cross-app tracking. Crash diagnostics and pseudonymous usage analytics are enabled by default and can be turned off independently in Settings > Diagnostics. Privacy Policy: https://platt.ing/cardreader#privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://platt.ing/cardreader#terms

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Bug fixes and minor improvements.

The developer, David Platt, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Contact Info
    • User Content
  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data
    • Diagnostics

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More

Seller
David Platt
Size
4 MB
Category
Utilities
Compatibility
Requires macOS 15.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 15.0 or later.
Languages
English
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
  • Pro Monthly $7.99
  • Pro Yearly $79.99
  • Standard Yearly $49.99
  • Standard Monthly $4.99
Copyright
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