# Photo Importer + SD Card Cull — Pick the best RAW & JPEG shots

> Efficiently import selected photos from external storage to your device. (iPhone/iPad app by Metasync, Corp.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-importer-plus-sd-card-cull/id6768686894 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Metasync, Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820988276)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: $2.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-10-20
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-importer-plus-sd-card-cull/id6768686894/reviews.md

## What is Photo Importer + SD Card Cull?

Browse the photos on your SD card or USB drive like the Photos app, and import only the keepers to your iPhone or iPad.
Bursts are grouped automatically, thumbnails show aperture, shutter speed and ISO, and imported shots get a check mark so you never import the same photo twice.

Photo Importer + is for photographers who want to pick their best RAW / JPEG shots before importing everything. It opens any storage visible in the Files app: SD card readers, USB drives, external SSDs, iCloud Drive and more.

■ Why you need it

If you just want everything on your iPhone, plug in a card reader and use the built-in Photos import. That works fine.

But when you shot hundreds of frames and want the best one, the Photos import screen only gives you tiny thumbnails you cannot zoom. You end up importing everything and sorting later, wasting storage and time.

Photo Importer + gives you the same grid as the Photos app, plus the tools that make culling fast, while the photos stay on the card.

■ Bursts grouped automatically

High-speed bursts fill the grid with near-identical frames. Photo Importer + reads the EXIF capture time (millisecond precision) and groups frames shot less than a second apart. The grid shows one representative frame; tap to open the group and compare every frame. RAW+JPEG pairs and photos from several cameras are handled correctly.

Unlike the Photos app's Burst feature, this works on RAW and JPEG from any camera. You can turn it off in Settings.

■ Shooting info on every thumbnail

Overlay any of these on the grid thumbnails:

• Capture time (ms precision)
• Exposure (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length)
• Camera
• Lens
• File name
• File size

Spot the shot with the wrong aperture or the ISO that went too high without opening a single file. Choose which items to show and their order in Settings.

■ See what you've already imported

Photos saved to Photos or copied to a folder get a check mark. The record survives reinserting the card, so you never have to remember where you left off. Filter with “Show Unimported Only” and continue culling from where you stopped.

■ How people use it

• Open a burst group and pick the decisive moment
• Compare aperture, shutter speed and ISO across frames to choose the best exposure
• Pinch-zoom to check focus straight from the SD card
• Review photos stored on a USB stick or SSD on the iPad
• Between shoots, continue culling from the last imported photo

■ More features

• Photos-style grid, 1 to 5 columns
• Automatic sections by capture date (month / day / hour)
• Tap to open, pinch to zoom, full resolution when zoomed past 1:1
• Save selected photos to Photos or to any folder
• Share, or delete what you don't need
• RAW preview: DNG / CR2 / CR3 / NEF / ARW / RW2 / ORF / RAF
• Sort by name, date or size, ascending or descending
• English and Japanese

■ Supported storage

• SD cards via USB-C or Lightning card readers
• USB drives and external SSDs
• iCloud Drive
• Any cloud storage visible in the Files app (Dropbox, Google Drive and more)

Works with off-the-shelf card readers and drives. No vendor lock-in.

■ What it doesn't do

No editing, albums, tags or cloud sync. It does one thing: browse photos on external storage like the Photos app and import only what you want.

■ Privacy

Your photos never leave the device. EXIF parsing and overlays are all done locally.

## Key features

- Automatic burst photo grouping
- Shooting information overlay on thumbnails
- Import from SD cards, USB drives, and iCloud Drive
- Grid view with customizable columns
- RAW file preview
- Save to Photos app or any folder

## Is Photo Importer + SD Card Cull safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Photo Importer + SD Card Cull.

## Is Photo Importer + SD Card Cull legit?

Photo Importer + SD Card Cull appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Photo Importer + SD Card Cull is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-importer-plus-sd-card-cull/id6768686894/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 動画を取り込めないのがキツイ…

*2026-10-16*

めちゃくちゃ良いです！！
あとは動画だけ…！！そんなことを望んでしまうくらい、感覚的に動かせてとても良いです…！ありがとうございます…！｡ﾟﾟ(´□︎`｡)°ﾟ｡

### 5/5 — 使いやすい

*2026-05-19*

ちょうど欲しかったやつが見つかった

## Frequently asked questions about Photo Importer + SD Card Cull

### Does Photo Importer + have ads?

No, Photo Importer + does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience.

### What is the price of Photo Importer +?

Photo Importer + is available for a one-time purchase of $2.99.

### Can Photo Importer + group burst photos from any camera?

Yes, Photo Importer + automatically groups burst shots using EXIF shooting time, even for RAW/JPEG files from external cameras, not just the standard Photos app's 'burst' feature.

### What shooting information can be overlaid on thumbnails in Photo Importer +?

You can overlay shooting date (with millisecond precision), exposure details (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length), camera, lens, filename, and file size. These can be customized and reordered.

### What devices does Photo Importer + support?

Photo Importer + is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Photo Importer + updated?

The app was last updated on May 17, 2026, with version 1.0. Further update frequency is not specified but it is a recent release.

### Can I save photos from Photo Importer + to locations other than the Photos app?

Yes, in addition to saving to the Photos app, you can also save selected photos to any folder visible in the Files app, including cloud storage services like Dropbox and Google Drive.

### What is the age rating for Photo Importer +?

Photo Importer + has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-09-28

• Refreshed App Store listing and screenshots, now available in English.
• Minor improvements.

Thanks for using Photo Importer +. If it helps your workflow, a review on the App Store means a lot.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-09-27

No release notes.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-17

No release notes.

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