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SDXC-copy is a Windows utility developed by Rikard Elofsson, currently available at version 1.0.3, with three versions released in total. The software serves a focused purpose within the file management and photo workflow category: it automates the transfer of images from camera SDXC memory cards to a computer. Running quietly in the Windows system tray, SDXC-copy continuously monitors for removable media and automatically detects when an SDXC card from a camera is inserted, then copies the photographs to the appropriate location on the computer without requiring manual intervention. A distinguishing feature of the application is its ability to identify individual cameras through EXIF metadata, using a combination of camera model and serial number. This recognition enables multi-camera workflows, since each registered camera can be assigned its own base directory along with a configurable folder pattern, such as YYYY/MM/YYYY-MM-DD, ensuring that images from different cameras are organized into separate, consistently structured archives. The tool is particularly useful for photographers who work with several camera bodies and want an automated, repeatable import process without the overhead of a full photo management suite. To prevent duplication, SDXC-copy tracks which images have already been transferred and skips files that were previously copied, so re-inserting the same card does not result in redundant copies. Safety of the source material is a core design principle: the memory card itself is always left completely untouched during the copy operation, with no files modified, moved, or deleted on the card. The software is suitable for both hobbyist and professional users who regularly offload images from SDXC cards and prefer a lightweight, set-and-forget solution that handles detection, organization, and deduplication automatically in the background.
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