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ImageIntact
What it is
ImageIntact is a free macOS photo backup app made for photographers. It copies RAW, JPEG, TIFF, DNG, and other image files to as many as four drives simultaneously. Backup filters can select only RAW files, only JPEG files, or all images. Every copy is checked with a SHA-256 checksum, and suspicious files are quarantined instead of deleted. The app is designed for Lightroom, Capture One, and existing folder structures, with data-integrity and timeout protection for NAS and network volumes. The project says there is no telemetry or cloud requirement, and logs shared for support can be anonymized. Help is available in the app, through GitHub issue reports, or 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. Download the latest release from GitHub Releases and install its DMG in Applications.
For and against
For
- Backs up to four drives simultaneously
- Supports RAW, JPEG, TIFF, and DNG
- SHA-256 verifies every copy
- Suspicious files are quarantined
- No telemetry or cloud requirement
Against
- Requires macOS 14.0 or later
- Mac only
- Mobile photo backup is unavailable
- Storage is bring-your-own
The verdict
ImageIntact focuses on verified, local or network photo copies without cloud requirements. Its four-destination limit and macOS requirement define the fit for photographers.
Who it suits
It suits photographers using Intel or Apple Silicon Macs who want bring-your-own-storage backups. It fits workflows involving Lightroom, Capture One, NAS, or network volumes.
Plans and prices
Free
macOS 14.0 or later · up to 4 backup destinations
Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Backup destinations
- It can back up to four drives simultaneously.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Copy verification
- The app checksums every file to verify copies, using SHA-256 for cryptographic verification.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Download
- The README directs users to download the latest release from GitHub Releases and install the DMG in Applications.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- File formats
- It supports RAW, JPEG, TIFF, DNG, and other image formats.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- File safety
- The README says suspicious files are quarantined rather than deleted.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Filtering
- Users can filter backups to include only RAW files, only JPEG files, or all images.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- License
- ImageIntact is distributed under the MIT License.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Maker location
- The maker's GitHub profile lists the United States of America.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Network storage
- The project describes enhanced data integrity and timeout protection for NAS and network volumes.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The project says the app has no telemetry or cloud requirements and supports anonymizing logs shared for support.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ImageIntact is a photo backup app built for photographers.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can consult in-app help, report issues on GitHub, or use GitHub Discussions.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The app requires macOS 14.0 or later and supports Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Workflow compatibility
- The app is designed to work with Lightroom, Capture One, and existing folder structures.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
