{"id":15802,"date":"2020-11-06T08:00:26","date_gmt":"2020-11-06T16:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/projectgo.pro\/?p=15802"},"modified":"2024-05-17T01:52:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T09:52:04","slug":"connect-gopro-to-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projectgo.pro\/es\/conectar-gopro-a-la-computadora\/","title":{"rendered":"5 maneras de conectar su GoPro a un ordenador (PC o Mac)"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are different ways to connect your GoPro to a computer<\/strong> and to fix connecting issues.<\/p>\n

In this tutorial, you’ll find out how to connect your GoPro to a computer <\/strong>(Pc or Mac) for saving, sharing or editing your photos and videos.<\/p>\n

You will also find here a list of the most common connection issues<\/strong> and suggestions on how to fix them.<\/p>\n

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How to Connect GoPro to Computer<\/h2>\n
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First, let’s have a look at the different ways to connect your GoPro to your PC\/Mac. It opens up a whole new world of editing for you to shape your pictures your own way!<\/p>\n

Using an SD card<\/h3>\n

The first and the simplest method is using a SD card to copy files to your PC\/Mac. This can be done using a SD card reader or an adapter.<\/p>\n

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  1. Eject your SD card from your cam and link it to your PC using a card reader\/adapter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  2. Find your SD card on the PC and look for the files you want to copy\/edit (using Finder App for MAC or, Start>My Computer>Device, in case of other PC<\/em>).<\/li>\n
  3. Right click and copy the files you want to edit and save them to a location on your Mac.<\/li>\n
  4. Eject the card reader out, after you are done.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Check out:<\/strong> 7 BEST (High-Speed) GoPro SD Memory Cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Using the USB Cable<\/h3>\n

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    If you don’t have a card reader or adapter, you can import the pictures\/videos using a USB cable. Follow the below steps :<\/p>\n

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    1. Connect the cable in USB ports of your GoPro and PC.<\/li>\n
    2. Turn on the GoPro.<\/li>\n
    3. Open iPhoto on your Mac (or similar photo import software for PC).<\/li>\n
    4. Choose the files you want to transfer and select “Import Selected”.<\/strong><\/li>\n
    5. Lastly, drag them to your desktop and save them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The next two methods, Image Capture application, or GoPro Quik both require a USB cable.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Using Image Capture<\/h3>\n

      Image Capture is a software which helps you import files from your GoPro to your Mac. All you need is a USB-C cable.<\/p>\n

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      1. Plug in the USB-C cable into the USB-C port of the GoPro and Mac.<\/li>\n
      2. Turn on the GoPro.<\/li>\n
      3. Open Image Capture<\/strong> by clicking on it in the Applications<\/strong> folder or by clicking the Launchpad<\/strong> app on the Dock, typing “image” into the search field, and then clicking Image Capture<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      4. Find your device name and choose files to be imported.<\/li>\n
      5. Click Import All <\/strong>to complete the process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        (This feature is currently supported only on the HERO 7 Black or earlier cameras. Newer cameras may or may not work as expected when connected via USB cable).<\/em><\/p>\n

        Using GoPro Quik<\/h3>\n

        GoPro Quik<\/a> is a free software which you may install to start transferring your files from your GoPro to your Mac. Like the above step you will need a USB cable for this one too.<\/p>\n

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        1. Plug in the USB-C cable into the USB-C port of the GoPro and Mac.<\/li>\n
        2. Turn on the GoPro.<\/li>\n
        3. Click the LaunchPad<\/strong> on the Dock.<\/li>\n
        4. Type “quik” and click on the GoPro Quik<\/strong> launcher.<\/li>\n
        5.  To store files on your Desktop, head to the last step.<\/li>\n
        6. Click on Import All to complete the process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Now that we are well acquainted with the facts of how to connect GoPro to your PC\/Mac. The next section will take you through the quick Fixes in case of an issue.<\/p>\n

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          How to Fix Connection Issues<\/h2>\n
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          Broadly, there are two reasons that GoPro users commonly face while connecting a GoPro to their PC\/Mac. GoPro not connecting to mac <\/strong>or GoPro not showing up on mac.<\/strong><\/p>\n

          GoPro is Not Connecting to PC\/Mac<\/h3>\n

          This is  the most common issue faced by users. When you experience that your GoPro is not being recognized by the PC, it could be due to several reasons, such as:<\/p>\n