Camera to Files vs OffloadPro

Stop saving everything to Photos. Shot2File saves directly to Files, iCloud Drive, and OneDrive. Choose a folder once, then capture photos, videos, and scans that land exactly where you want them — fast, clean, and organized. Built for a faster workflow: - Save directly to Files, iCloud Drive, or OneDrive - Smart Naming with 21 tokens — date, time, place, device, EXIF, sequence, and more - Optional Auto-Sort into Year / Month / Day folders - Photo, Video, and Scan in one simple camera - Quick Reveal in Files and easy sharing - Volume buttons as shutter (optional) Pro camera control Tap to focus and meter. Long-press to lock AE/AF and drag the reticle handle to bias exposure exactly where you want it. Lens chips are labeled (Ultra-Wide, Wide, Tele) so you always know which one is active. Self-timer (3s / 10s) and expanded grids — rule of thirds, square, golden spiral, and diagonals — for cleaner framing. Powerful scanning Create multi-page PDFs with color, grayscale, or black-and-white modes, plus DPI and margin controls. Pro unlocks on-device OCR with multi-language detection so the text inside scanned pages is searchable in Files, Preview, and Spotlight. Better capture control Choose photo format (JPEG/HEIC) and quality. Record video with stabilization. Pro unlocks up to 4K/60 video with full stabilization control. Smart Naming Build any filename pattern with tokens for date, time, weekday, place (reverse-geocoded city), device model, image dimensions, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, GPS, sequence numbers, and more. Live preview while you type. Bulk Rename (Pro) Rename existing photos, videos, and PDFs in any folder using your current template — with one-tap undo. OneDrive that just works Upload to OneDrive Personal or Business. If your network drops mid-upload, Shot2File queues the file and finishes it the moment connectivity returns. Made for frequent use Pin favorite folders for one-tap saving. Free includes 1 Favorite. Pro unlocks unlimited Favorites. Use Siri or the Action Button to launch straight into the camera or scanner — no menus, no app picker. Spotlight indexes each capture action, so you can search "take a photo" and shoot. Try Pro Get a 15-minute Pro preview. Additional Favorites require permanent Pro.

OffloadPro frees your iPhone storage by backing up photos and videos to USB-C external drives — or wirelessly to your Mac over Wi-Fi. Plug in any USB-C flash drive or SSD, and OffloadPro automatically backs up your media. No cloud subscriptions. No monthly fees. Your files stay on hardware you own. HOW TO GET STARTED: 1. Plug a USB-C drive into your iPhone 15 or later 2. Open OffloadPro — the drive is detected automatically 3. Tap "Offload Now" on the Dashboard to back up your photos and videos 4. To free space, enable "Delete After Transfer" in Settings HOW TO TRANSFER TO MAC: 1. Install the free OffloadPro companion app on your Mac 2. Make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network 3. Open OffloadPro on iPhone — your Mac appears automatically 4. Pair once with a secure 6-digit PIN 5. Tap "Send to Mac" to transfer wirelessly — no cables needed KEY FEATURES: Smart Offload — Automatically transfer photos and videos to your USB-C drive. Keeps originals or deletes after transfer to free space. Mac Transfer — Discover your Mac on Wi-Fi, pair with a PIN, and send media wirelessly. No iCloud or cables needed. Emergency Free-Up — iPhone full before an iOS update? Panic Mode offloads your largest files first and reclaims space instantly. Direct Capture — Record photos and videos straight to your external drive. Your iPhone storage stays untouched. Restore — Moving to a new iPhone? Import your backed-up media from the drive right back into your photo library. Drive Browser — See exactly what's on your drive with storage breakdowns, folder navigation, and file previews. Full Backup — One tap backs up photos, videos, contacts, and files — the closest thing to an iTunes backup on iOS. ALSO INCLUDES: - Auto-Backup on Connect — plug in and it just works - Battery-smart transfers that pause at low battery - Backup Health score to track protection status - Transfer history with stats - Background backup support - In-app Help & FAQ section - Files app folder integration REQUIREMENTS: - iPhone 15 or later (USB-C) - iOS 17 or later - Any USB-C flash drive, SSD, or hub - Mac companion app requires macOS 14+ (for Wi-Fi transfer)