GoPro Quik Desktop Download (Windows/Mac)

Apart from introducing you to some amazing GoPro action cameras, the launch of the Quik App by GoPro adds a cherry to the cake.

This app imports your footage automatically and helps to create awesome videos synced to music. A whole new world of spontaneous edits awaits you.

In this article, you will get an overview of the GoPro Quik Desktop App for both Windows and Mac and steps on how to download it.

Update: New GoPro Quik App For Desktop

GoPro Quik for desktop is back! macOS users have enjoyed access since February 2024, and Windows users, you can look forward to its arrival later this year.

Quik’s free version, compatible with both mobile and Mac, provides a suite of features. For access to the full array of Quik’s functionalities, a subscription is essential.

Opting for a Premium subscription offers full access to Quik across both mobile and desktop platforms. For those interested in mobile-only access, Quik offers a subscription at $9.99/year.

GoPro Quik Download

Certainly, even though it’s been discontinued, there’s still a way to set up the GoPro Quik app on your computer. The app is compatible with both Windows and macOS operating systems.

Installing GoPro Quik on Mac

• To download the latest version of GoPro Quik for Mac, click the provided downloading link

Installing GoPro Quik on Windows

The newest version of GoPro Quik for Windows is going to be available later in 2024.

For now, to install the GoPro Quik app on a Windows system, you have two methods at your disposal:

Method 1: Use the link provided to download a prior version of the GoPro Quik app for your Windows PC.
Method 2: To procure the most recent edition of the GoPro Quik app, first install BlueStacks, an application that mimics an Android device on your PC.

To use the latest version of the GoPro Quik app, follow these guidelines:

Step 1: Download and set up BlueStacks on your PC.
Step 2: Open BlueStacks on your system.
Step 3: Once BlueStacks is active, navigate to the “My Apps” section in the emulator.
Step 4: Use the search bar to locate the app you want to install, i.e., GoPro Quik.
Step 5: Among the search results, pick the GoPro Quik app and initiate the installation.
Step 6: To download apps from Google Play via BlueStacks, sign into your Google account.
Step 7: Once you’re signed in, the GoPro Quik app will start to install; the length of time this takes will depend on your internet speed.

Tip: If you run into loading problems with BlueStacks, installing the Microsoft .NET Framework on your PC could resolve the issue.

GoPro Quik Desktop (Windows/Mac): Overview

GoPro Quik App is a free, basic app that lets you import, edit, and share the footage in just a few clicks. It has now become easier than ever to create professional-quality videos with the GoPro content. The key features of using the Quik App are mentioned below :

Key Features  

• GoPro Edit Templates make awesome videos synced to music
• It is easier to trim, edit and mix video clips
• Automatically imports and organize your photos and videos
• Adjust video playback speed for fast or slow motion
• Add gauges and graphs to your videos that show how fast, far, and high you went
• Create videos from time-lapse photo sequences
• Uses Highlight tags to find your best moments
• Keeps the GoPro devices up-to-date with the latest features for optimal performance

Steps To Edit GoPro Videos on Desktop Using Quik App

Below mentioned are the steps to edit your videos using the GoPro Quik app for Desktop (Windows/Mac) :

Import your GoPro Content into Quik

The very first and foremost step is to Import your GoPro video clips to the Quik app on your Desktop. To do this, the app has a built-in import feature. Just connect your GoPro to your PC via the supplied cable and then launch the Quik app.

Once you click on the app, you will notice that it automatically detects your camera. The App will start importing all the files at once and after the import is complete, you’re ready to edit your GoPro videos on your Desktop.

Choose your Favourite Moments

The next step is to select your best moments from the thumbnails and create a beautiful video out of them. So, look at all the raw footage from the GoPro that has just been imported and pick-choose your favorite clicks.

Make the Necessary Edits

Once you’ve selected all your favorite moments, you’ll see the timelines of these GoPro clips. Create a short clip by selecting the ‘clip’ icon for adjusting the length of the clip. Some simple edits can be made on the GoPro Quik app for desktops. These include trimming videos to create short clips, selecting highlights, and more.

Pick the Perfect Soundtrack

To make the video more interesting, you can now add music to it. There are 10 free songs available on the app. Plus, if you have a GoPro PLUS subscription, you can access an expansive library of soundtracks to choose from. Select the track that best fits your video.

Export & Share

Finally, your video is ready to be exported and shared on Facebook, YouTube, and more. All this, directly from the app, and in seconds!

For more information on how to edit videos using Quik App on Mobiles and Desktop, check out the below article :

GoPro Quik Tutorial: 5 EASY Steps to Edit a Video

Final Words

Quik App is an easy to use App mainly for beginners who want quick results with basic editing.

There are many advanced video editing apps out there, like Final Cut, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Filmora Wondershare, etc. which provide various editing options for professional output.

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