ShotPut Pro
ShotPut Pro is file offload software for production workflows from Imagine Products.
What ShotPut Pro is
ShotPut Pro is file offload software for production workflows from Imagine Products. It copies media to selected destinations, verifies integrity with checksum choices including xxHash, MD5, and SHA, and creates media-focused PDF reports. Reports can contain metadata, a custom logo, and up to 10 thumbnail images. Presets define destinations, output folder naming, verification, and report types. Queue automation can add items, start jobs, and eject sources automatically, while jobs can be paused and resumed. The specification lists push, SMS, and email notifications. Mac notes list ParaShoot integration, Slack notifications through webhooks, and upload monitoring for Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox. ShotPut Pro runs on macOS and Windows. The Mac version supports Intel and M1 to M5 chips; version 2025.1 and later supports macOS 13 and up, with compatibility listed through macOS 26. Activation requires internet access, and use is limited to one computer at a time.
Good
- Checksum verification with xxHash, MD5, and SHA
- PDF reports with metadata and thumbnails
- Queue automation can start and eject jobs
- Offloads can be paused and resumed
- Push, SMS, and email notifications
Watch out
- No free plan
- Demo allows only 10 offloads in 30 days
- Mac activation requires internet access
- Single-computer use limit
Who it suits
ShotPut Pro suits film and media professionals, broadcasters, and postproduction facilities managing verified media transfers. It fits workflows needing reports, automation, and checksum options.
Verdict
ShotPut Pro combines verified copying, reporting, and queue automation for production media workflows. Check the demo limit, activation requirement, and single-computer licensing before purchase.
Plans and prices
From ShotPut Pro's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Extended Update Coverage | $59 a year | Software updates after the first 12 months · Per license billed annually after the first 12 months |
| 30 Day Rental | $60, paid once | Single computer at a time · Mac · 30-day rental |
| Perpetual | $169, paid once | Single computer at a time · Mac · Once; includes first 12 months of updates |
The facts
Each one read from ShotPut Pro's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Audience and company
- Imagine Products develops video workflow tools for film and media professionals, broadcasters, and postproduction facilities; it is based in Indianapolis, USA.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Founded
- 1991checked 28 Sep 2001
- Headquarters
- Indianapolis, Indiana, USAchecked 28 Sep 2001
What it does
- Automation
- Queue automation can add items to the queue, start jobs, and eject sources automatically.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Compatibility
- ShotPut Pro 2025.1 and later supports macOS 13 and up, and the current page lists compatibility through macOS 26.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Hardware and activation
- The Mac version supports Intel and M1 to M5 chips, requires internet access for automated activation, and may be used on one computer at a time.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- The Mac product page lists ParaShoot integration, Slack notifications via webhooks, and Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox upload monitoring in its version notes.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Notifications
- The spec sheet lists push, SMS, and email notifications.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Pause and resume
- Users can pause an offload job and resume it later.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- ShotPut Pro manages files through verified offloads and media focused PDF reports for production workflows.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Reports
- PDF reports can include up to 10 thumbnail images, a custom logo, and metadata.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Security and integrity
- Imagine Products says its website information is protected with HTTPS and TLS and that it uses security measures against unauthorized access and unlawful processing.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Support
- Imagine Products says it typically responds to support tickets within 24 business hours.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Verification
- It offers checksum verification using xxHash algorithms, MD5, SHA, and other options.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Workflow
- Presets define destinations, custom output folder naming, verification, and report types.checked 8 Oct 2001
Money
- Trial limit
- The demo allows 10 offloads within 30 days and requires web access.checked 8 Oct 2001
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