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This wikiHow teaches you how to import photos and videos from your GoPro camera to your computer. You must have GoPro App for Desktop installed on Mac or PC—this app is available as a free download from GoPro.
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1Connect your GoPro to the computer. Use the USB cable that came with your camera or one that’s compatible.[1]
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2Turn on the camera. The GoPro app will detect the camera and display its details.Advertisement
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3Select a folder to transfer/save the files. If the folder next to “Import Files To” looks like a good place on your computer to save your GoPro photos and videos, there’s no need to make a change.
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4Click Import files. Photos and videos on your GoPro will now copy to the selected folder. Since videos are large files, this may take several minutes.
- If prompted to select whether you always want to import files automatically when the GoPro is plugged in, click either NO or Always Import (depending on your needs).
- When the transfer is finished, GoPro will display a folder called “RECENTLY ADDED,” which contains all of the photos and videos you just transferred.
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1. Connect the GoPro to the computer.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Select an import folder.
4. Click Import files.
