Easily download and transfer digital images across many of today's popular flash memory card formats (some may require an adapter not included). Compatible with CompactFlash, Microdrive, Magicstor, Memory Stick, MagicGate, SecureDigital, Multimedia, XD and TransFlash formats. Access picture files without directly connecting the camera or other media device to the computer. Helps conserve battery power by eliminating the need to directly connect a digital device to the PC.