Photo & Video
PulseDrive
Copy photos and videos from an iPhone or iPad to a USB-C flash drive.
Available on iPhone & iPad
- iPhone
- iPad
Prices can vary by region. The App Store shows the current price.



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About PulseDrive
Back up photos to USB-C drives
Choose a folder through Files, select media from Photos, and PulseDrive copies everything into organized folders while skipping files it already copied before.
Highlights
What PulseDrive does best.
- 01
Choose a USB-C destination folder through Files
- 02
Copy selected photos and videos into organized folders
- 03
Skip media that PulseDrive copied before
How it works
Step by step.
- Connect a USB-C flash drive and choose its destination folder through Files.
- Select the photos and videos you want to copy.
- Let PulseDrive organize the copies and skip items it already handled.
Privacy at a glance
What happens to your data.
PulseDrive copies selected Apple Photos items to a storage destination you choose and keeps transfer management information locally. It does not require a PulseDrive account or use a developer-operated cloud or analytics service for this workflow.
What’s new Version 2
We’ve added new ways to support the app and share your feedback.
- Added a new Help & Feedback section
- Easily report a problem, suggest a feature, or ask a question
- Added a quick option to rate the app on the App Store
- Improved how and when the app may request a review
- Included app version and device details in support messages to help resolve issues faster
- Additional usability and reliability improvements
Thank you for using the app! Your feedback helps make every update better.
FAQ
Common questions
Why is a backup waiting, failing, or unable to find the destination?
Confirm Photos and Files access, that iCloud-only originals are downloaded, the iPhone or iPad has enough power, and the destination is connected, writable, and has free space. Re-select a destination whose saved access expired. Some drive formats and provider behaviors can prevent reliable writes.
How do manifests and verification help?
PulseDrive records local transfer status and writes destination manifests with filenames, paths, sizes, and checksums so completed copies can be checked. A successful transfer is not a permanent guarantee against later drive failure. Open representative files and maintain another independent copy of important photos.
What does Safe Delete remove?
Safe Delete is limited to items you explicitly select after the app verifies the intended destination copies, then Apple Photos presents its deletion confirmation. Deletions normally go to Recently Deleted and can propagate through iCloud Photos. iCloud Photos synchronization alone is not an independent backup.
Who handles App Store billing or refund requests?
Apple processes App Store purchases and eligible refund requests and does not provide PulseDrive with your full payment-card details. Use Apple’s Report a Problem service or Apple Support for a billing or refund request. Contact PulseDrive support for an app-function problem.
What does Clear Backup History remove?
Settings > Advanced Mode > Clear Backup History removes local receipts and duplicate-skip history. It never deletes destination files or manifests. Delete destination copies separately. Uninstalling clears local app history and settings but not backups on an external drive, Files provider, iCloud Drive, Photos, or exported manifests.
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