P: Delete Images on Card after Import

Sorry Andrew but all the manufacturers are doing is CYA in case the user makes a mistake when formatting on a computer. Yes there are many incorrect articles defending this view just as there are thousands proving that the world is flat.

The OP wants the option to erase/format as part of the import process. There are several threads on this forum describing lost images on import while the images were still on the card. An auto erase / format would be an unpleasant side effect. 

@bill_3305731 No, it isn't nonsense and that one (and many other) articles explains why one should format the card in the same camera make. But you don't have to follow this advise. 

Both my Canon and Sony manuals make the same recommendation, but what do those guys know about file standards and how their cameras work 😉

Proof of concept from Sony:

Also Bill, where did the OP say anything about losing photo's on Import? 

So an import problem causes you to lose all your photos. Great idea Sebastien. 

Andrew,

That "always format in the camera" is nonsense written by someone who is ignorant of how file systems work. If memory cards didn't use a standard file system then the memory card couldn't be read by the computer.

Unlikely to happen; too dangerous for many users and further, you should delete (format) cards in the camera itself. 

https://progradedigital.com/format-memory-card-camera-computer/

Hello There Adobe creators.

Could you please implement the function to delete the imported pictures from the SD-Card after a successful import?
This would really kill unnecessary time-waste of: "which Fotos did I already import and wich ones can be deleted?"

There could be a simple request after the Import "Delete Successful imported pictured - [button] "yes" or [button] "no."

Or even "Format SD-Card - [button] "yes" or [button] "no."

The point is: deleting a copy of your data automatically, after a _succesful_ import (and preferably a backup copy), is much safer, than doing the same manually. (where you have the chance to delete from the wrong card, or more files than you imported, because the import stopped).
As a Lightroom built in feature, you could be sure you only delete your "backup" once it is safely stored someowhere else (supposedly on two copies on a more reliable media). 

And just as a side note: it is happily deleting imported files from a CFast card, even if creating the second copy during the import has failed, which is actually harmfull and dangerous, so it has nothing to do with safety, or any kind of reasoning.

It is plan old ignorance.

Beyond all this: Remember, the photo's on you card are the very first backup after you imported them. Do you always delete your backups immediately? I think that is the reason Adobe did not implement this.

When you produce your own software product(s), you can do as you please. 

How nice of them to go out of their way to not provide features users are asking for and leaving me to solve a routine task outside the product 😂👌

Hopefully I reach the same level of Stockholm syndrome and grow fond of this.

"I would love to get an option to let LR automatically delete images from the card after they have been successfully imported."

10 years and no solution. Painful

Adobe goes out of their way not to provide users with hurt me buttons. 

You want to delete images from the card, you're on your own.