I also use the exact same method for my other cameras. This is the only method I use for transferring my GoPro files onto the computer. Now that everything is set, simply press ‘Import’. After you are done selecting the files, choose the import folder using the dropdown menu at the bottom of the app. Also arranging the files by ‘Kind’ can be handy if you only want to import the videos or, say, only the RAW (GPR) photo files. For instance, ‘Date Modified’ is quite handy as it arranges the files by the date they were created. Arrange the files in a manner that’s most practical. Step 3 – Select the wanted files and importĬlick on the connected camera icon. Now you should see the camera appear in the ‘Image Capture’ app. Step 2 – Connect your camera via the USB cable and turn it onĬonnect your camera via the provided USB cable and turn it on. Now stick it to the ‘Dock’ of your Mac, because you will probably be using it a lot. Open the app by going to ‘Launchpad’ and typing ‘Image Capture’. Here are the steps for using it: Step 1 – Open the Image Capture app
It’s good because it’s incredibly simple and allows you full control over what files to import. To me, the best way to import files from GoPro Hero 8 (in fact – any other camera) is the Apple built-in app ‘Image Capture’. It’s an awesome feature for quickly transferring your files onto a mobile device, but it’s not a big deal for me when it comes to desktop transfers.
Head over to the GoPro website, download a copy of the GoPro Quik Desktop app, and install it on your computer. Here are the steps for importing your GoPro files with the GoPro Quik app: Step 1 – Install the GoPro Quik desktop app But for the sake of this guide, I’ve installed it one more time.
But be prepared to lose some of your footage, because in my experience this software doesn’t work very well! In fact, I don’t even have it installed on my computer anymore and there are better ways to do it (see below). If you are all about the convenience, then sure, go for it. I like to have full control of what files I am importing from the camera and not to be limited by the generic ‘Import Files’ button hoping for the best. At first glance, it seems like a nice user-friendly experience, but I found it to be too ‘user-friendly’ if that makes sense. When I first got my GoPro, I’ve used this ‘recommended’ GoPro app for importing my files, but not anymore. Let’s look at all the available ways step-by-step to make the decision easy for you.
Hey, what’s going on? If you just received your first GoPro and got some cool footage, you are probably wondering what’s the best way to transfer it onto your computer.