ImageIntact

What ImageIntact is

ImageIntact is a free photo backup app for photographers using macOS. It copies images to as many as four drives simultaneously and lets users choose whether to include RAW files, JPEG files, or all images. Supported formats include RAW, JPEG, TIFF, DNG, and other image formats. To verify that copies match the originals, ImageIntact checksums every file with SHA-256. The project says suspicious files are quarantined rather than deleted.

The app is designed to fit workflows that use Lightroom, Capture One, and existing folder structures. It also describes added data integrity and timeout protection for NAS and network volumes. The project says ImageIntact has no telemetry or cloud requirements, and logs shared for support can be anonymized. Help is available in the app, through GitHub issue reports, and in GitHub Discussions. ImageIntact requires macOS 14.0 or later and supports Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. It is distributed under the MIT License. The Free plan costs nothing, is billed Free and always will be, and supports up to four backup destinations. To get started, download the latest release from GitHub Releases and install the DMG in Applications.

Who it suits

ImageIntact suits photographers using Intel or Apple Silicon Macs with macOS 14.0 or later who want local copies on multiple drives. It may also suit people whose photo workflow uses Lightroom, Capture One, existing folders, or NAS and network volumes.

Limits

The Free plan supports macOS 14.0 or later and up to four backup destinations.

Getting started

1. Download the latest release from GitHub Releases.
2. Install the DMG in Applications.
3. Choose up to four backup destinations.
4. Filter the backup to RAW files, JPEG files, or all images if desired.

Verdict

Choose ImageIntact if you use a compatible Mac and want a free photo backup app that verifies file copies and can write to several destinations. Look elsewhere if you need a platform other than macOS or mobile photo backup.