DESOFICON

DESOFICON MFi Lightning Micro SD Card Reader for iPhone and iPad

Pull photos and 4K video straight from an SD card into your iPhone's Files app, no laptop or app required

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Overview

The DESOFICON card reader answers a narrow but common frustration: getting memory-card footage onto an iPhone without a computer in the loop. It connects through the Lightning port and reads Micro SD, TF, SD, and Ultra MicroSD cards ranging from 4GB to 256GB. That range makes it well suited to the accessories that fill cards quickly — dash cams, drones, and security cameras — where pulling clips for a quick review or share is the whole point. Because it's Apple MFi certified, the reader is built to work cleanly with iOS 16 and 17, sidestepping the compatibility nags that uncertified accessories often trigger.

In practice, ownership is refreshingly low-effort. There's no app to install and no login; you plug the reader in, wait three to five seconds, and the card appears in the native Files app. From there you can view photos, watch video, and move data in real time, with two-way transfer letting you copy files onto a card as easily as pulling them off. Format support covers JPEG, RAW, H.264, and MPEG-4, so RAW stills and 4K video are viable without conversion. Two caveats are worth noting up front: NTFS-formatted cards are not supported, and the Lightning connector ties the reader to older iPhone and iPad models. DESOFICON covers the hardware with an 18-month warranty and lifetime technical support.

Key Features

【High-Speed TF/SD Card Reader】Quickly transfer photos, videos, music, and files between your iPhone, iPad, and Micro SD, TF, SD, or Ultra MicroSD cards. Supports cards from 4GB to 256GB — ideal for use with dash cams, drones, and security cameras. Works seamlessly with iOS 16 and 17, no app needed. Plug-and-play design for fast, reliable access to your files anywhere. MFi certified for full compatibility with iPhone 14/13/12/11/XR/X/8/7 and all iPad models.

【Universal Compatibility&Two-way transfer】SD card reader supports all lightning device and Compatible with iPhone 14/iPhone 14 Pro Max/iPhone 14 Pro/iPhone 13/iPhone 13 Pro/iPhone 13 Pro Max/iPhone 12 Mini/12/iPhone 12 Pro/iPhone 12 Pro Max/iPhone 11/iPhone XR/iPhone XS/iPhone X/iPhone 8 iPhone 7 iPhone 6 6Plus, iPad etc.The SD Card Reader for iPhone supports two-way transfer,from SD card to iPhone or iPhone to SD memory cards.(NOTE:Does not support NTFS)

【Plug-and-Play Design】This TF card reader works instantly with your iPhone or iPad—no apps or internet required. Simply plug it in, wait 3–5 seconds, and access files through the built-in Files app. View photos, watch videos, and transfer data in real time, perfect for sharing memories on the go. Ideal for travelers, photographers, and anyone who needs quick access to data on the go.

【High-Speed Data Transfer & RAW File Support】Enjoy lightning-fast transfer speeds with this SD card reader, perfect for syncing RAW photos, 4K videos, and large media files. Supports popular formats including JPEG, RAW, H.264, and MPEG-4 for seamless playback and editing directly on your iPhone or iPad. Built for stability — no data loss, even with high-resolution content.

【Reliable Service & Warranty】We stand behind the quality of our iPhone SD card adapter with an 18-month warranty and lifetime technical support. Whether you're transferring travel photos, drone footage, or important work files, you can count on long-lasting performance and peace of mind.Designed for everyday users and professionals alike, this card reader is built to keep up with your digital lifestyle — from backing up memories to managing large media libraries on the go.

Specifications

Brand
DESOFICON
Connector
Lightning
Certification
Apple MFi Certified
Supported Cards
Micro SD, TF, SD, Ultra MicroSD
Capacity Range
4GB to 256GB
Transfer Direction
Two-way (card to iPhone and iPhone to card)
Supported Formats
JPEG, RAW, H.264, MPEG-4
Unsupported File System
NTFS
iOS Compatibility
iOS 16 and 17
Setup
Plug-and-play, no app required
Warranty
18 months plus lifetime technical support

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The reader is plug-and-play and works through the built-in Files app. Insert a card, connect it, wait three to five seconds, and your files appear — no app or internet needed.
Both directions. The reader supports two-way transfer, so you can offload a card to your iPhone or copy photos and files from your iPhone back onto the card.
It reads Micro SD, TF, SD, and Ultra MicroSD cards from 4GB up to 256GB, making it suitable for dash cams, drones, and security cameras that record to those cards.
Yes. The reader is MFi certified and works seamlessly with iOS 16 and 17 across supported Lightning iPhone and iPad models, without triggering accessory compatibility warnings.
Yes. It supports JPEG, RAW, H.264, and MPEG-4 formats, so you can sync RAW stills and 4K video and view or edit them directly on your device.
Yes. The reader does not support NTFS-formatted cards. Cards using the NTFS file system will not mount, so reformat to a supported system before use.