Safely import your SD card footage.
AI names the folders for you.
imgest copies photos and videos from memory cards into your library, checks each copy, skips files you already imported, and names folders with AI.
macOS 12+ · 5 AI folder names free every month · By default, originals are never modified or deleted.
Built around one rule: keep originals safe
imgest verifies every import and keeps your SD card files untouched by default, so you can run the import again if you ever need to.
Verified copies
After copying, imgest checks each file with SHA-256, a standard file fingerprint. If anything does not match, it tells you.
No duplicates
Files are recognized by their contents, not just by name. Re-inserting the same card skips media you've already imported.
AI folder naming
imgest sends only small thumbnails with metadata removed, then suggests useful folder names. No more DCIM/100GOPRO clutter.
Camera-aware
Recognizes GoPro, DJI, Insta360, and standard camera card layouts, including sidecar files and highlight markers.
Import reports
Each import saves JSON and Markdown reports in your library, so you can check what was copied, skipped, and named.
Local-first & private
Full-resolution media stays on your device. AI naming uses downsized thumbnails with metadata removed, and you can turn it off in settings.
How it works
Insert a card, and imgest starts the import automatically.
Insert your card
imgest detects the card, scans the media, and prepares an import without touching the originals.
Copy & verify
Files are copied to your library and verified with checksums. Duplicates are skipped automatically.
Name & report
AI suggests folder names, and a report is saved so you can review what happened.
Get imgest
Use imgest for free with 5 AI folder names every month. Upgrade only when you need more.
A signed & notarized macOS app · macOS 12+ · Intel & Apple Silicon · v1.0.5. Free to use with 5 AI folder names every month.
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