Card Ingest is a macOS utility designed to automate the transfer and organization of media from SD cards into structured, date-based folder hierarchies. It streamlines the pre-editing workflow by eliminating manual file sorting and folder creation. Notable features include MD5 duplicate detection and a simulation mode for verifying imports before execution.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Professional and hobbyist photographers seeking a repeatable, automated file management workflow on macOS.
What does it look like?
Key features
Automatically organizes imported files into a YYYY/MM/DD folder hierarchy based on EXIF capture dates.
Supports custom file naming conventions using dynamic tokens such as {DATE} and {COUNTER}.
Ensures data integrity and prevents redundant file copies using MD5 checksum verification.
Allows users to preview the import process and folder structure before committing to the file copy.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
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5 versions in history. Development pace: active.
Who built it?
Serge Benati
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Bottom line
Card Ingest replaces manual Finder-based sorting with an automated, structured import process tailored for photography workflows.
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