Ingesto
v2.2.0
Professional camera media ingest tool.
Multi-source, multi-destination, bit-for-bit verified.
- 4 copy modes: FAST, VERIFIED, SECURE, PRO
- Reads the source once, writes to every destination simultaneously
- Live volume detection: cards appear and disappear as they mount, no refresh
- File filter: media-only ingests (video, audio, pictures) with per-format switches
- Reorganize option: group filtered files into /VIDEO, /AUDIO, /PICTURES
- Auto camera detection (brand, model)
- Auto-detect unformatted cards
- Smart folder naming with presets
- xxHash64 / xxHash128 / MD5 checksum list per folder
- Checksum list written to destination: xxh, md5
- MHL export (compatible with Silverstack, YoYotta, OffShoot)
- Re-reads source after verify to detect failing cards
- KIOSK mode: simplified single-card interface for camera operators
- Ingest report: HTML, CSV and JSON, PDF — with per-file listing
- Open source (GPL v3)
- Smartphone notifications (ntfy)
- Post-ingest hook: run any command after copy with result variables
How it compares
| Feature | Ingesto | Stow | OffShoot | ShotPut Pro | Pomfort | Resolve Clone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open source | GPL v3 | |||||
| Price | Free | Free | $169–249 one-time | $169 + updates | ~$899/year | Free, in Resolve |
| Platforms | Mac, Win & Linux | Mac & Win | Mac & Win | Mac & Win | Mac only | Mac & Win |
| Verified, checksummed copy | xxHash64/128, MD5 | xxHash3-128 | xxHash, MD5, SHA | MD5, SHA | ||
| Multi-destination, single pass | Cascading | |||||
| MHL / ASC-MHL manifest | Native | Partial | ||||
| Camera auto-detect + naming presets | ||||||
| Exportable ingest report | HTML/CSV/JSON/PDF | PDF + CSV | PDF/TXT/CSV | Basic | ||
| Detects unformatted cards | ||||||
| Custom notes per card | ||||||
| Folder naming templates | ||||||
| 4 copy modes | ||||||
| Re-reads source card after copy | ||||||
| Re-verifies an archive later | Checkpoint | TrueCheck | MediaVerify | |||
| Push notification to phone | ntfy | ntfy | Connect | Imagine HQ | Via Slack | |
| Simplified single-operator mode | KIOSK |
Apps are safe but unsigned. If macOS blocks it or says “damaged”, run in Terminal:sudo xattr -cr /Applications/ingesto.app