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ParaShoot 2.0.32

Memory card eraser

Category: Utilities
Price: Free
Popularity: Low
Version String: 2.0.32
Release Date: 2024-06-07
Architecture: Intel & AppleSilicon(ARM)
Minimum OS: macOS 10.15
Vendor Name: OTTOMATIC GmbH
Homepage: ottomatic.io

Version History 2.0.32

Version 2.0.32
• Improve prep mode with multiple readers
• Ignore CODEX RAID members
Version 2.0.26
• Warn if .RSV files are present and need to be rescued before backup
• Ignore SALVAGE.TMP files. But please, always copy ALL files from a card. Even known garbage!
Version 2.0.25
• API bugfix
Version 2.0.24
• Double check when erasing card with missing files
Version 2.0.23
• Only check UF_HIDDEN flag on folders
Version 2.0.22
• Hotfix
Version 2.0.20
• New help page
Version 2.0.19
• Speed improvements
Version 2.0.18
• Stream Deck Plugin now also works on Intel hardware
• Stream Deck Plugin now correctly handles multiple devices
Version 2.0.17
• Fix issue introduced in 2.0.16 which in certain cases stopped menu items from working.
Version 2.0.16
• Improve handling of multiple cards
• Allow unigoring of previously ignored devices
Version 2.0.15
• Better detection of HFS+ formatted BMD cards
Version 2.0.12
• Show message if restore needs card to be re-inserted
• Always force unmount
Version 2.0.10
• Fix issue with Lexar ghost check
Version 2.0.9
• Fix rare issues with ExFAT devices
Version 2.0.8
• Add destinations to erase confirmation dialog
Version 2.0.7
• Allow destinations on network shares (expect checks to be pretty slow)
• Ignore recovery partition
Version 2.0.6
• Remove cards that don't mount after a restore from menu
• Display unmount errors when doing batch erase while other programs still have files open on the card
Version 2.0.5
• Add Stream Deck actions which open the GUI
Version 2.0.4
• Fix crash when unmounting HDE volume
Version 2.0.0
• Stream Deck Plugin added

Description:

The safe memory card eraser


A tool you didn’t know you needed

o/PARASHOOT checks if files on an inserted memory card are already backed-up somewhere (by file name and file size). It can also fake format a memory card so once inserted again into a camera it prompts to reformat the card. As a fallback, the app can reverse fake format the card to make it readable again.


FAQ


Why should I erase a card on my computer?

By erasing the card with o/PARASHOOT before returning it to the camera, you signal that it has been downloaded and checked and is ready for reuse. Using this signaling system, any card inserted into the camera which is found to contain footage should be immediately checked to confirm it was properly downloaded and verified.

As an added benefit, every camera will force you to format a card erased with o/PARASHOOT before allowing it to be used for recording. This will not only save time on set but also ensures that the card is always properly formatted in camera before each use.


How does the app make sure I have at least one backup?

o/PARASHOOT checks for file name and file size on one of your backup destinations. No checksums are verified though!


How is it possible to restore an erased card?

o/PARASHOOT erases the card by flipping every bit of the first 2MB (2 * 1024 * 1024 bytes) of the card. Every 0 becomes a 1 and every 1 a 0. This destroys all file system information in a controlled way and can be easily reversed. As an added benefit every camera will force you to format such a card before allowing it to be used for recording. This will ensure that the card is always properly formatted in camera before each use


Why is this app free of charge?

Because we’re nice guys. You can always buy us some beer if you find it useful.


Where's the app?

o/PARASHOOT is operating as background service and as such is almost invisible. A symbol in the MacOS menu bar (top right) indicates that it is running.