Find the best external drives for photos and videos.
Find the best external hard drives and SSDs for creative professionals who demand speed, reliability and ample storage. Whether you're editing high-resolution video, managing large design files, or backing up important projects, these top-rated drives deliver the performance and durability you need. With options that offer lightning-fast transfer speeds, rugged builds for on-the-go use, and generous storage capacities, you'll be equipped to handle even the most demanding creative workflows with ease and confidence.
LaCie has been acquired by Seagate Technology. All LaCie products are designed, engineered and supported by Seagate.
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Professional storage solutions designed for creative professionals.
6big Thunderbolt 3
2 Big Professional
1Big Dock
D2
Rugged
Mobile Drive
6big Thunderbolt 3
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Thunderbolt 3: Think bigger. Deliver faster.
The 6big, LaCie harnessed the performance potential of the Thunderbolt 3 I/O and maximised breakthrough speeds out of the hard drives. By adding a RAID controller and 7,200 RPM drives, we have reached astonishing 6big speeds of up to 1,400 MB/s in RAID 0 and up to 1,200/1,150 MB/s read/write speeds in RAID 5.
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LaCie 6big Thunderbolt 3
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2Big Professional
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Store. Dock. Streamline.
Whether you're a seasoned creative pro or just getting started, the LaCie 2big family has something for everyone: a docking solution with an array of helpful ports and card slots; hardware RAID 0/1 for controlling speed, capacity, or data redundancy; huge capacity for archiving; smooth USB-C and Thunderbolt 4 speeds; Rescue Data Recovery services for long-term peace of mind; and enterprise-class drives dishing out intense performance so you can do what you do — better. design by neil poulton
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2big Dock
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1Big Dock
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Centralise With an External Hard Drive Thunderbolt Dock.
Laptops today are powerful and portable, but their slim build means fewer ports and memory card slots — and therefore more dongles. The LaCie 1big Dock is here, not only to help you safely store and back up loads of footage, but to charge your phone and USB devices, let you offload files, connect pro 4K monitors, and power your laptop. All through a single cable that leads from your drive to your laptop and dishes out incredible Thunderbolt™ 4, and USB4, compatible performance.
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D2 Professional
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Sure Performance. Certain Reliability.
d2 Professional includes the standards which make this d2 a true professional solution: performance, universal compatibility, and the enhanced reliability of an enterprise-class drive all within an all-aluminium unibody enclosure.
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D2 Professional
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Rugged
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Pros Trust the Rugged Family.
Since 2005, LaCie Rugged® portable hard drives have thrived where only the toughest survive — the film sets, photo shoots, and music studios of the world's most influential creative pros. Why? Because LaCie Rugged products are the industry's most trusted way to capture and transport data in the field.
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Rugged SSD Pro
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LaCie Mobile Drive
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Premium Space, Sleek Design.
Like an airy loft or vast landscape, LaCie Mobile Drive articulates the beauty and importance of premium space.
With up to 5 TB of capacity, there's room for photos, playlists, docs and more.
Connects to Mac®, Windows®, and iPad USB-C1 out of the box. One-click or automatic backup makes file storage smooth, and our 30th anniversary diamond-cut design has an edge like no other.
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Key features of photo and video hard drives and SSDs.
Explore the essential features of external hard drives and SSDs for photo and video — lightning-fast transfer speeds, ample storage, rugged durability, and broad compatibility — built to streamline every stage of your creative workflow.
High storage capacity drives.
Store massive RAW photo libraries and ultra-high-resolution video footage with ease. External drive capacities from 1 TB to 48 TB+ ensure creatives can archive, access, and manage large projects without constantly deleting or transferring files. A white icon consisting of a stopwatch with a speedometer at the center represents speedy data transfers.
Fast data transfer speeds.
Speed up your workflow with blazing-fast data transfers. External SSDs and Thunderbolt-enabled hard drives allow for seamless playback, real-time editing, and quick backups, saving time during demanding production and post-production tasks. A series of three link icons in a row feature lines at the points where they intersect to represent strength.
Durable and rugged.
Fieldwork demands tough gear. Rugged external hard drives and SSDs resist drops, dust, moisture, and shock, making them ideal for photographers and videographers who shoot in unpredictable or extreme outdoor environments. Two white arrows follow each other in a rectangular loop to signify travel and go-anywhere portability of external drives.
Portability and compact design.
Slim, lightweight external drives easily slip into bags or pockets, allowing creative professionals to carry terabytes of media wherever they go. Perfect for location shoots, travel assignments and mobile editing setups. A white laptop icon sits on a black background.
Professional grade performance.
Built to keep up with high-bandwidth applications, some external drives support real-time 4K/8K video editing, high-resolution image rendering, and rapid file access — promoting smooth performance under creative pressure. Circular arrow icon over rectangular portable drive icons represent the data backup process.
Backup and data protection.
Many external hard drives and SSDs include automatic backup software, RAID support, and hardware encryption to keep your data secure. Protect against accidental deletion, hardware failure, or theft without slowing down your workflow. Desktop computer screen icon represents the compatibility of external drives with Windows and Mac operating systems.
Broad compatibility.
Photo and video hard drives and SSDs are compatible with macOS® and Windows®. They are optimised for software like Adobe® Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro and Lightroom. Whether you're using USB-C, USB 3.2, or Thunderbolt 4, these drives connect with ease. Rescue Data Recovery Services white logo consisting of a capital R and plus sign in the open space sits on a black background with a gray plus sign pattern.
Comprehensive warranty and support.
Enjoy peace of mind with your external hard drive or SSD purchase. Our external drives come with robust warranties and complimentary Rescue Data Recovery Services.
External drives built for creative professionals.
Creative professionals worldwide trust Seagate and LaCie for high-performance storage built to meet the demands of modern content creation. With over a decade of innovation, LaCie drives are used by top photographers, filmmakers, and studios for their speed, reliability and durability — making them a trusted choice in the creative industry.
Choosing the right external drives for photos and videos.
Not all external drives for photos and videos are built the same — and choosing the right one can elevate your creative process. Whether you're editing 8K footage, storing RAW photo libraries, or backing up large projects on the go, Seagate and LaCie offer tailored external storage solutions for every stage of your workflow — from ultra-portable SSDs to high-capacity RAID systems.
Speed, storage and security explained.
When working with massive media files, speed and reliability matter. Seagate and LaCie external hard drives and SSDs feature fast USB-C, Thunderbolt, and NVMe technology for seamless data transfer. With options ranging from 500 GB to 48 TB — plus built-in backup and encryption tools — your data stays safe, accessible, and workflow-ready wherever creativity takes you.
Rugged and portable hard drives and SSDs.
LaCie rugged portable drives are built for life on the move — shock, dust, and water-resistant, and tough enough for field shoots and travel. Lightweight yet powerful, these external drives let creatives safely capture and store work in real time, no matter the environment. Perfect for fast file dumps and mobile editing under pressure.
Studio powerhouses: desktop and RAID systems.
For demanding studio workflows, LaCie desktop and RAID drives deliver massive capacity and fast performance. Designed for heavy post-production work, options like the d2, 1big Dock, and 2big RAID provide scalable, secure storage with advanced connectivity — ideal for managing, editing, and archiving your most complex creative projects.
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