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Compact white SD card reader with Lightning and USB-C plugs, full-size SD, microSD, and USB-A ports

Boxwave

Boxwave SD Card Reader Lightning USB-C Audio Adapter

SKU CH-Y09S-T7HSG

SD, microSD and USB-A card reader with Lightning and USB-C plugs for iPhone and iPad, no app required

  • TypeAdapters
  • Read photos and video directly with iOS Photos app
  • Dual Lightning and USB-C connectors for iPhone and iPad
  • Three slots: SD, microSD and USB-A for cameras, drives and accessories
  • No app required — plug in and import instantly
  • Works with trail cameras, DSLRs, USB drives, MIDI gear and more

Photography companion

This adapter reads full-size SD, SDHC, SDXC, microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards through both Lightning and USB-C connectors. A USB-A female port adds OTG support for cameras, flash drives, headphones, MIDI keyboards, mice and other USB peripherals. No extra apps are needed; iOS Photos and Files handle import and export directly.

Capacity and headroom

The reader handles any card capacity the SD and microSD standards define, so high-resolution RAW bursts and 4K video clips transfer without bottleneck. It stops at the card slot — there is no internal storage, no wireless radio and no printer support, so workflows that need network offload or direct printing must use another device.

Build integration

Dual Lightning and USB-C plugs let the same dongle serve older iPhones, current iPads and USB-C laptops without extra cables. The USB-A port frees the host’s only port for charging or a hub while the reader stays connected. Compact, driverless design means it fits in a camera bag and works the moment it is plugged in.

Highlights

  • Read photos and video directly with iOS Photos app
  • Dual Lightning and USB-C connectors for iPhone and iPad
  • Three slots: SD, microSD and USB-A for cameras, drives and accessories
  • No app required — plug in and import instantly
  • Works with trail cameras, DSLRs, USB drives, MIDI gear and more

Specifications

TypeAdapters

Questions about this item

Will the adapter’s Lightning and USB-C connectors both work with my older iPhone 8 and newer iPad Pro without extra cables?

Yes, the adapter has built-in Lightning and USB-C plugs so it connects directly to an iPhone 8 via Lightning and to a USB-C iPad Pro without any additional cables.

How can I confirm the SD and microSD slots are reading cards correctly once I plug the adapter in?

Open the iOS Photos app — imported photos and videos appear automatically — or open the Files app to browse and transfer any files stored on the inserted SD or microSD card.

Does the package include a USB-C-to-Lightning cable or do I need to buy one separately for my Lightning-only iPhone?

No separate cable is needed; the adapter itself has a fixed Lightning connector and a fixed USB-C connector, so it plugs straight into either port type.

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