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BitMatch

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Spec score 7.9 #15 of 25 in Photo Backup Software

What it is

BitMatch is free software for copying camera-card footage to multiple drives and verifying each copy before a card is erased. It targets indie filmmakers, YouTubers, photographers, and small productions, with builds for macOS, iPhone, and iPad. Verification can use SHA-256 checks at each destination, a Thorough mode that rereads the source and adds MD5, or a Paranoid byte-by-byte comparison with SHA-256. Camera detection includes Sony, Canon, ARRI, RED, Blackmagic, Panasonic, Fujifilm, GoPro, DJI, Insta360, and generic DCIM folders. Reports export as PDF, CSV, or JSON. Verified copies receive an ASC MHL inventory by default, with an Advanced-setting switch to disable it. Mac can send verified local copies by SFTP after backup; S3 and WebDAV are unavailable. BitMatch reads sources without writing, uses temporary files, and avoids overwriting conflicting destination files. The project is beta software from one person and has not tested every hardware or system combination.

Spec sheet

Purpose
BitMatch copies camera-card footage to multiple drives and verifies the copies so users can tell when a card is safe to erase.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Intended users
The project is aimed at indie filmmakers, YouTubers, photographers, and small productions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Platforms
The repository offers a signed and notarized Mac build for Apple Silicon and Intel, requires macOS 15.5 or newer, and says iPhone and iPad builds must currently be built from source.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Privacy
The guide says the app does not upload analytics and that selected data goes to the server chosen for remote backup.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The guide directs users who find a problem to follow its diagnostics guide and provide the exact error and relevant app, OS, drive, and filesystem details.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
ASC MHL
ASC MHL inventory creation is enabled by default for verified copies and can be turned off in Advanced settings.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Camera support
Camera detection covers Sony, Canon, ARRI, RED, Blackmagic, Panasonic, Fujifilm, GoPro, DJI, Insta360, and generic DCIM.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
File safety
BitMatch reads the source without writing to it, uses temporary files, and does not overwrite conflicting destination files.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Hardware validation
The hardware validation page says no physical-device test reports are recorded in its matrix yet.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limitations
The project describes itself as beta software from a one-person project and says it has not tested every camera, drive, filesystem, hub, or OS combination.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Remote backup
Mac supports optional SFTP uploads after a local copy is verified; the server needs SFTP and SSH shell access, and S3 and WebDAV are unavailable.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Reports
Transfer results can be exported as PDF, CSV, and JSON on Mac, iPad, and iPhone.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Transfer verification
Standard mode checks each destination with SHA-256; Thorough adds a source reread and MD5, while Paranoid compares every byte and uses SHA-256.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Free, open-source software; macOS download; iPhone and iPad builds from source Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Three verification levels, including byte comparison
  • Supports many camera manufacturers and generic DCIM
  • Exports PDF, CSV, and JSON reports
  • Reads sources without writing to them
  • Optional Mac SFTP remote backup

Limits

  • Beta software from a one-person project
  • Not every hardware or system combination tested
  • S3 and WebDAV remote backup unavailable
  • No physical-device test reports recorded

Who it suits

BitMatch suits small media teams and independent creators who need multiple-drive camera backups with verification. It fits users bringing their own storage on Mac, iPhone, or iPad.

Verdict

BitMatch focuses on verified, multi-drive camera-card copies with reporting and optional Mac SFTP transfer. Its beta status and broad untested combinations call for checking your exact equipment first.

Where Specifiction places it

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