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title: "Offload"
url: https://postproduction.studio/en/glossary/offload
language: en
description: "The process of copying camera media (CFexpress, SxS, SSD) to a verified backup. Always uses checksums and creates at least 3 copies on different media t..."
updated: 2026-10-25
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# Offload

The process of copying camera media (CFexpress, SxS, SSD) to a verified backup. Always uses checksums and creates at least 3 copies on different media types per the 3-2-1 backup rule.

Workflow, ImageDIT, Assistant EditorOn-set, Dailies

## Related terms

[Checksum](https://postproduction.studio/en/glossary/checksum)[MD5 verification](https://postproduction.studio/en/glossary/md5-verification)[DIT cart](https://postproduction.studio/en/glossary/dit-cart)[Nearline storage](https://postproduction.studio/en/glossary/nearline-storage)