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Choose a mounted volume, folder, or file set. Drag and drop is ready when speed matters.
Professional media offload for macOS
Every copy accounted for.
Take Copy moves camera media to multiple destinations, reads every written file back, and delivers a production-ready PDF verification report.
Built for DITs, data wranglers, and crews who do not get a second take.
Multi-destinationSimultaneous or sequential
11 validation profilesModern, compatible, and legacy
Read-back verificationEvery destination, every file
PDF evidenceOne clear report per transfer
Not just another copy window
Designed around the moment you hand the card back.
A finished progress bar only proves that a write operation ended. Take Copy goes further: it plans the transfer, checks available space, copies the media, validates the destination data, and records the result.
Why verified copy matters
Finder copies files.
Take Copy closes the loop.
Ordinary copying is useful for ordinary files. Production media needs a repeatable chain of custody, destination-by-destination confirmation, and something concrete to give post-production.
Transfer task
Ordinary copy
Take Copy
Multiple destinations
Repeat manually
One supervised job
Destination read-back
No validation pass
Every file re-read
Checksum evidence
Not generated
Per-file digest
Preflight
Limited warnings
Capacity and path checks
Transfer record
No formal report
Detailed PDF report
A calm, visible workflow
Source to verified copies in four steps.
Drop in a card or folder, add as many destinations as the job requires, choose the validation profile, and start. The interface stays focused on what is happening now.
Copy
Run all destinations together, or prioritize them one by one in sequential mode.
Verify
Destination files are read back and compared with the selected validation protocol.
Report
A polished PDF records the computer, time, paths, mode, data volume, files, and hashes.
Two transfer modes
All at once, or first things first.
Simultaneous mode writes to every destination during the same transfer. Sequential mode completes and verifies the first destination before moving to the next, so an urgent shuttle can leave sooner.
Pause safely when the set needs your attention. Resume continues the job, while completed file validation remains intact.
Validation protocols
The right checksum for the job.
Choose fast operational checks, modern cryptographic hashes, or compatibility formats requested by a post house. Protocol names remain in English in every app localization.
01
BLAKE3-256
Modern tree-hash design with strong integrity protection and excellent scaling on current hardware.
Medium02
BLAKE2b-512
A modern cryptographic hash optimized for 64-bit systems, with a wide 512-bit digest.
Medium03
SHA-3-256
NIST-standard Keccak hashing with a design independent from the SHA-2 family.
Slow04
SHA-3-512
The 512-bit SHA-3 variant for workflows that prioritize a larger cryptographic digest.
Slow05
Dual SHA-256 + SHA-512
Produces two widely understood SHA-2 digests for high-assurance handoffs and records.
Medium06
SHA-512
A strong 512-bit SHA-2 checksum, often efficient on modern 64-bit processors.
Fast07
SHA-384
A SHA-2 family option with a 384-bit digest for established technical requirements.
Fast08
xxHash64
An extremely fast non-cryptographic checksum for operational error detection.
Fast09
SHA-256 Legacy
Still cryptographically strong and universally recognized; retained for established workflows.
Fast10
MD5 Legacy
Broadly compatible with older media workflows, but not collision-resistant.
Fast11
CRC32 Legacy
A lightweight error-detection code for compatibility, not a cryptographic proof.
FastProtocol speed depends on the Mac, source, destination, file sizes, and number of concurrent drives. A stronger-looking name does not automatically mean a better fit for every transfer.
Professional PDF reports
Proof that travels with the production.
The report is placed beside the newly created media folder, ready for post-production import without mixing paperwork into the camera originals.
- Computer name and transfer start time
- Source and every destination
- Transfer mode and copied data volume
- File name, compact size, protocol, and status
- One clear result without redundant destination noise
TAKE COPYVERIFIED TRANSFER REPORT
TCHASHED
VERIFIED
TRANSFER
01A001_C001_0605A1.mov3.82 GBVERIFIED
02A001_C002_0605A1.mov4.11 GBVERIFIED
03A001_C003_0605A1.mov2.74 GBVERIFIED
Built for the real cart
Small decisions that save large days.
Take Copy keeps the interface restrained while exposing the controls a working DIT actually needs.
Unlimited destinations
Add folders and mounted volumes by button or drag and drop. Reorder destinations to control sequential priority.
Safe pause and resume
Pause between controlled chunks, continue the same job, or confirm a full stop. Completed files stay completed.
Per-file transfer results
Watch files appear as copying and validation finish, with concise names, sizes, statuses, and digests.
Destination-by-destination finish
Sequential jobs mark each destination complete and generate its report as soon as that destination is ready.
Ten interface languages
Localized controls and reports for international crews, while file names, paths, and protocols remain exact.
One-time purchase
A professional macOS utility without a recurring subscription. App Store purchase validation supports offline work.
FAQ
Before the first offload.
Clear answers for the questions that matter when the card is still on your desk.
Does Take Copy verify the actual destination data?
Yes. Take Copy reads the written destination file back and calculates the selected checksum. A completed write alone is not treated as successful verification.
What is the difference between simultaneous and sequential mode?
Simultaneous mode works on all destinations during the same transfer. Sequential mode completes and verifies destination one before starting destination two, which is useful when the first shuttle must leave quickly.
Is pausing safe for file integrity?
Yes. Pause is handled at controlled I/O boundaries. Finished files remain validated, and an unfinished file is not reported as complete. When resumed, the transfer continues under the same verification rules.
Which validation protocol should I choose?
xxHash64 is excellent for fast operational error detection. SHA-512 and SHA-384 are strong, widely understood options. BLAKE3, BLAKE2b, and SHA-3 suit modern cryptographic workflows. MD5 and CRC32 are included for legacy compatibility.
Why can checksum speeds differ so much?
Hash design matters, but so do file size, storage speed, CPU implementation, thermal conditions, and the number of drives working at once. On many real transfers, the destination device is the main limit.
Where are PDF reports saved?
Each report is written one level above the newly created media folder, beside it rather than inside it. That keeps the copied folder clean for immediate import into an editing system.
Does Take Copy upload my media or collect transfer data?
No. Media processing and verification happen locally on your Mac. Take Copy does not upload camera files or collect transfer contents.
Can I use Take Copy without internet on location?
Yes. Normal transfer work is local. App Store purchase validation can use a previously verified offline entitlement for a limited grace period, so a temporary lack of connectivity does not stop the cart.
What happens if a drive disconnects or verification fails?
The affected destination is not marked complete. The result stays visible so the operator can replace the drive or rerun the transfer instead of assuming the copy is safe.
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Available for macOS
Make verification part of the transfer.
Take Copy is distributed through the Mac App Store as a one-time purchase.
Support
A real answer when the workflow is not ordinary.
Questions, compatibility notes, or a transfer case worth investigating? Send the details and we will help.
info.promobilemedia@icloud.com Pro Mobile Media · Developer of Take Copy