Rapid Photo Downloader is a Linux desktop application designed to efficiently import and organise photos and videos from cameras, smartphones, memory cards, and other storage devices.
Created by a photographer, it focuses on high-performance downloading, flexible file naming, and reliable backup workflows to streamline photographic workflows.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- High-speed downloading of photos and videos from cameras, phones, memory cards, and external devices.
- Simultaneous downloading and backup to multiple destinations for improved reliability and data safety.
- Flexible file renaming and automatic subfolder generation based on user-defined rules.
- Supports a wide range of image and video formats, including RAW formats from many camera manufacturers.
- Batch processing capabilities to handle large volumes of media efficiently with minimal user interaction.
- Automates common tasks such as device mounting and unmounting after transfers complete.
- Graphical interface with thumbnail previews, timeline view, and configurable destination settings.
- Highly configurable preferences without requiring scripting or complex commands.
Website: github.com/damonlynch/rapid-photo-downloader
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Developer: Damon Lynch
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
Rapid Photo Downloader is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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