How Many Photos Can 2TB Hold?
A 2TB memory card holds roughly 234,848 JPEG photos at 24 MP (about 469,696 at 12 MP), around 70,454 RAW files, or 82.7 hours of 4K video.
2TB is the current ceiling for consumer cards — archive-scale storage for studios and long-form video production.
| Resolution | JPEG | RAW |
|---|---|---|
| 12 MP | 469,696 photos | 140,909 photos |
| 24 MP | 234,848 photos | 70,454 photos |
| 45 MP | 125,252 photos | 37,575 photos |
| Video | 238.5 hours of 1080p | 82.7 hours of 4K |
Check Your Exact Setup
Preset to 2TB — switch file type or resolution to match your camera:
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Based on usable capacity (~93% after formatting). JPEG ≈ 0.33 MB per megapixel, RAW ≈ 1.1 MB/MP, phone HEIC ≈ 3 MB, 1080p ≈ 130 MB/min, 4K ≈ 375 MB/min. Real sizes vary by camera.
2TB in Practice
About 234,848 JPEGs at 24 MP, roughly 70,454 RAW files, or around 82.7 hours of 4K — a whole season's work on one card. At this size, backup discipline matters more than capacity.