Phone, SD Card & Hard-Drive Backups (Cork & Nationwide)

We safely copy your photos and videos from phones, memory cards and drives to USB, DVD or a download link — organised, verified, and GDPR-aware.
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  • iPhone & Android (unlocked devices)

  • SD/microSD/CF cards, USB sticks & external drives

  • Date-based folders, orientation fixes, optional HEIC→JPG

  • Cork drop-off or post from anywhere in Ireland
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What we do (clear value)

iPhone & Android (unlocked)

We back up photos and videos only from iPhone and Android handsets, keeping original dates where possible. Typical formats include HEIC/JPG, MP4/MOV, HEVC, and Live Photos. We tidy rotations and can convert HEIC→JPG on request for easy sharing/printing. Ideal when your phone is full, you’re changing device, or you want a proper archive to USB, DVD or download link.
Good to know: Device must be unlocked; bring your cable if unusual. We don’t copy messages or app chats.

SD / microSD / miniSD

We copy from SD, microSD and miniSD cards used in cameras, phones, drones and handhelds. Supports FAT32/exFAT and capacities from old cards to modern 512GB+. We preserve your DCIM structure, keep original timestamps where possible, and can merge short clips if needed. Optional basic attempt for lightly corrupted cards. Delivery to USB, DVD or link.
Good to know: For micro/mini, include the adapter. Corrupt cards: we’ll try a no-risk basic read before recommending a lab.

USB sticks

We consolidate photos and videos from USB flash drives (FAT32, exFAT, NTFS). Great for family collections spread across a few sticks. We verify the copy, remove exact duplicates on request, and produce a clean, date-based folder structure. Output to a new USB, DVD for relatives, or a download link.
Good to know: Very old/cheap USBs can fail; we’ll advise if a fresh USB is safer for long-term storage.

External hard drives (2.5″/3.5″, exFAT/NTFS/HFS+)

We copy from portable and desktop external HDDs/SSDs (USB-powered or mains), supporting exFAT, NTFS and HFS+. Perfect for consolidating family archives, older backups, or exported cloud libraries. We can dedupe exact file duplicates, standardise folder names (e.g., YYYY/MM), and deliver to USB, DVD or link.
Good to know: Clicking or dead drives are referred to trusted recovery labs; we’ll only attempt safe, logical reads.

Camera cards (Canon/Nikon/Sony)

We understand camera folders such as DCIM, PRIVATE/AVCHD, and M4ROOT. We copy RAW (CR3/NEF/ARW), JPG, and typical MOV/MP4 video files from Canon, Nikon, Sony and more — keeping filenames, EXIF timestamps and structure where possible. Optional HEIC→JPG conversion for phone shots that slip onto cards.
Good to know: We don’t edit RAW; we archive it faithfully for editing later.

GoPro & Dashcams

We back up GoPro/DJI action-cam footage including HEVC/MP4, split “chapter” files (e.g., long 4K clips auto-segmented), and low-res LRV/THM sidecars. We can merge chapters into a single file, tidy orientation, and sort by date/location folders. Delivery to USB, DVD or link.

How It Works: Digitising Your Storage Devices in 3 Simple Steps

Drop off or post your VHS tapes and photos to Copycat.ie in Cork, Ireland.

Step 1: Send or Drop Off Your Photos

Label items if you can. Use An Post tracked from anywhere in Ireland, or arrange a Cork drop‑off. We’ll confirm once received. • Secure packing & simple note with contact details • Free advice via WhatsApp if you’re unsure

Step 2: We Digitise Carefully

Pro decks → level checks →. Shell repair & minor mould treatment included where safe. • MP3 320 or WAV 44.1/48 kHz (AIFF on request) • Optional track splitting & naming + metadata

Receive digital copies of your tapes on USB, DVD, or private link from Copycat.ie

Step 3: Digital Transfer in Real Time

Choose USB, audio CD or a private download link — plus your originals, safely packed. Typical turnaround: 2–3 days. • Neat folders by tape/disc • Temporary link included • Permanent cloud optional

FAQ

For regular viewing or sharing, 300 DPI is ideal. Use 600 DPI for sharper prints or light editing. Small formats like slides need 2500–3200 DPI for detail enlargement. Only go above 4000 DPI for archive or very large print purposes

JPGs are great for everyday use—small files and easy to share. Choose TIFF for archival or editing, since it’s lossless

Yes. We use infrared-based dust removal (e.g. Digital ICE) plus gentle manual dusting beforehand, ensuring clean scans with fine detail preserved

Files are organised in folders by album/event/date. Naming options are available. Delivered on USB or via private download link.

Most jobs are completed in 2–5 working days. You’ll get an ETA via WhatsApp. Express turnaround is also available.

Absolutely. Originals returned in the same condition. You can collect or we’ll send them tracked—packaged with care.

No worries. We use flatbed scanning and handle carefully. If pages are stuck, we can scan the page and crop digitally—no removal needed.

    What Would You Like Transferred to Digital?