For photographers

BetterCamera Import

Import photos and videos from your SD card or camera directly to your iPhone. Fast, organized, and built for professionals.

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EXIF detailsInspect
MetadataMetadata

Browse your entire card, organized by day

Photos and videos are automatically grouped by date. Pinch to resize thumbnails, long-press to enter selection mode, and drag across items to select in bulk — just like the Photos app.

Photo browser

Choose exactly what to import

Pick specific file types, see total sizes at a glance, and optionally delete files from the card after import. You're always in control.

Import confirmation

See every detail before you import

Full EXIF metadata at your fingertips — camera body, lens, exposure triangle, resolution, color space, and GPS coordinates. Swipe through photos in full-screen with zoom and pan.

EXIF detail view

Features

SD

Auto-Detect Storage

Plug in your SD card or connect your camera and the app detects it instantly. No manual browsing required.

RAW

RAW File Support

Full support for CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, RAF, DNG, and more. Import your original RAW files directly.

EX

EXIF Metadata

View camera model, lens, exposure, ISO, GPS location, and more before you import a single file.

FN

Smart Filtering

Filter by file type, camera model, or date range. Find exactly the shots you need.

BG

Background Import

Imports continue even when you leave the app. Live Activity keeps you updated from the Dynamic Island.

DU

Duplicate Detection

Previously imported files are tracked and marked so you never import the same photo twice.

Supported Formats

CR2CR3NEFARWRAFORFRW2DNGHEIFHEICJPEGMOVMP4

Import smarter

Available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad.

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