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How to do it?

Step 1: Go to the Quik for desktop product page on the GoPro website. Step 2: Click the “Download Now” button Step 3: The download should start for you automatically (The screenshot of the download below is from Chrome, other browsers may look slightly different). Step 5: When the download is complete it should open a new Finder window for you with the installer package. I show you how to transfer (move, copy, download) photos and videos from the GoPro Hero 8 Black to a computer. Hope this helps. If you have a Macbook, iMac (. (albeit into an incorrectly dated folder in the target drive.this has happened randomly with the GoPro 7 as well).but the video files were transferred! I deleted the new folder, put the card back into the Max and connected via USB and the same thing happened! Now double-click on the DCIM folder. In that, you'll see a folder named 100GOPRO. (Note - if you took more than 9999 pictures or videos, you'll see 101GOPRO, 102GOPRO, 103GOPRO, etc. From there you can drag & drop the files from your SD card to your computer. Method #3 - Automatically with Image Capture. Image Capture allows you to.

There are a few different ways to get your photos and videos from the camera to your computer.

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Method #1 - Use Quik for desktop

HEADS UP: This feature is currently supported only on the HERO7 Black or earlier cameras. Newer cameras may or may not work as expected when connected via USB cable.
Please refer to this link on How to Import Using Quik for desktop​.
If your camera is not being recognized in Quik for desktop, please refer to this article.


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Method #2 - Use an SD Adapter

If you have an SD adapter for your MicroSD card, you can insert the MicroSD card into the adapter and insert the adapter into your computer.

  • Press Windows Key+E to open File Explorer. Your SD card will be on the left sidebar under the 'This PC' section.
  • Double-click on your SD card, and you should see two folders: DCIM and MISC.
  • Now double-click on the DCIM folder. In that, you'll see a folder named 100GOPRO. (Note - if you took more than 9999 pictures or videos, you'll see 101GOPRO, 102GOPRO, 103GOPRO, etc. folders).
  • From there you can drag & drop the files from your SD card to your computer.

PRO-TIP: Using an SD card adapter is the fastest way to offload your media onto your computer.


Method #3 - Automatic with Auto Launch Options

When connecting the camera to the computer you may be given an option to choose what happens when you connect the camera.

If you do not see this prompt, move on to Method #4.

If you want to set it up so that Auto Launch does occur, check out this article.

You can select:

  1. Import photos and videos with the Photos app
  2. Open device to view files with File Explorer
  3. Take no action

If you choose to Import photos and videos, the Photos app will launch and give you the option to import your files.


Method #4 - Manually with File Explorer

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If you choose Open device to view files, File Explorer will launch. Double-click on your camera.

Double-click on GoPro MTP Client Disc Volume.

Open DCIM to access your GoPro folder. You can copy/paste your videos onto your computer's hard drive from here.


If you're having trouble with you camera being recognize with your computer, please refer to these articles:
Camera is not Recognized when Plugged into a Computer USB Port
Camera is Not Recognized on Quik for Desktop - Windows
Have any more questions or concerns? Hit us up HERE and we will be happy to help.


How to do it?

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There are a few different ways to get your photos and videos from the camera to your computer.

We do not recommend using a USB Hub or Media Reader.

How To Download Gopro Videos To Mac Laptop

#1 - Use Quik for desktop

HEADS UP: This feature is currently supported only on the HERO7 Black or earlier cameras. Newer cameras may or may not work as expected when connected via USB cable.
Please refer to this link on How to Import Using Quik for Desktop​
If your camera is not being recognized in Quik for desktop, please refer to this article

#2 - Use an SD Adapter

If you have an SD adapter for your MicroSD card, you can insert the Micro SD card into the adapter and insert the adapter into your computer.

  • Open a new Finder window. Your SD card will be on the left sidebar under the 'devices' section.
  • Double-click on your SD card, and you should see two folders: DCIM and MISC.
  • Now double-click on the DCIM folder. In that, you'll see a folder named 100GOPRO. (Note - if you took more than 9999 pictures or videos, you'll see 101GOPRO, 102GOPRO, 103GOPRO, etc. folders).
  • From there you can drag & drop the files from your SD card to your computer.

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Method #3 - Automatically with Image Capture

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Image Capture allows you to:

  • Import files to a location of your choice
  • Delete files
  • View files before importing

Select the file(s) you want to Import and select Import, or Import All if you want to import everything.

Method #4 - Manually with Image Capture

If you do not have Image Capture set up to automatically launch when you connect your camera, you can easily do it manually.

  1. Select the magnifying glass in the top-right of your desktop.
  2. In the Spotlight section type either: Image Capture or iPhoto
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Once the selected application opens, you can import your files just like in Method #2.

How to setup Image Capture to launch automatically

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To set up Image Capture to launch automatically when you connect your camera you must first either launch Image Capture. From there it's just a matter of selecting the desired program.

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In Image Capture there is a setting in the lower left called: 'Connecting this camera opens:'. It gives you the option to select No Application, iPhoto, or Image Capture. Select Image Capture.