Easy Ways to Transfer GoPro Videos to Computer in 2024

When it comes to action cameras, it’s safe to say that GoPro is leading the market by a considerable margin. Thanks to its rigid design and exceptional features, GoPro has become the primary choice of athletes, surfers, mountain bikers, or any shooting project that requires a highly durable camera.

While the camera is primarily marketed for action videography, even YouTubers and other content creators have started to involve GoPro cameras in their projects. If you’ve also recently picked up a GoPro camera, allow us to show you how to transfer GoPro videos to a computer so that you can edit the footage to compile the entire episode.

In this guide, we’re going to walk you through different methods to move content from a GoPro to your PC.

• Part 1. How to Transfer GoPro Videos to Windows PC/Mac
• Part 2. How to Edit GoPro Videos Easily
• Part 3. How to Transfer GoPro Videos to External Devices

Part 1. How to Transfer GoPro Videos to Windows PC/Mac

Here we've listed different methods to transfer GoPro videos to PC, being it Windows or Mac.

1. Using the GoPro App

Whether you're using a Windows PC or a Macbook, using the GoPro app will help you quickly transfer the videos from your GoPro with one click. All you have to do is install the GoPro app on your desktop and connect the camera via USB cable. The GoPro app will automatically detect the camera model and list all the videos that you can instantly import to your desktop.

2. Transfer Files Via USB

Speaking of USB, you can also download videos from GoPro to computer directly via USB. Simply connect the camera to your computer with the help of a USB cable and let it recognize and install drivers. Once the camera is successfully connected, a GoPro folder will appear in the This PC section.

Open it and go to the DCIM folder. Here you’ll find all the videos and images that you’ve shot on your GoPro. Choose the files that you want to transfer and copy/paste them to a specific destination on your PC.

3. Transfer Files Using SD Card

One of the most convenient ways to get GoPro footage onto PC is through the SD card method. In this case, you’ll need an SD card reader as GoPro uses micro-SD cards. Simply remove the SD card from your camera and insert it into the SD card reader.

Now, connect the card reader to your computer and launch File Explorer by pressing Windows + E. You’ll see the Removable Disk folder here. Open it and again go to the DCIM folder to move the desired videos from GoPro to your computer.

4. Using GoPro Quik App

GoPro Quik is yet another tool designed by the experts at GoPro headquarters to help creators quickly organize all their GoPro files in one place. Thanks to the Automatic Import feature, the GoPro Quik app will make it way easier to import all the videos from your GoPro SD card to your computer.

If you use GoPro as your primary camera and use it to shoot everything, using GoPro Quik is the most suitable way to organize all your data without any hassle, though the standard GoPro Quik version has limited features so you might consider purchasing the GoPro Plus subscription.

5. Using GoPro’s Wi-Fi Network

GoPro also offers its own Wi-Fi hotspot, and that is the best part about it. Using this, you can make a connection between your laptop, PC, or even smartphone and get videos or footage off gopro in a hassle freeway.

What you exactly need is an active Wi-Fi to get the job done. Make sure to turn on the GoPro camera and make it set to the Wireless Mode. You can then get your laptop and hit on the Wi-Fi icon given at the taskbar. You can then look for the GoPro’s network and hit on Connect to proceed. Enter the password upon asking and proceed.

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Part 2. How to Edit GoPro Videos Easily

Now that you know how to transfer videos from GoPro to PC Mac or Windows, let’s familiarize you with the editing process so that you can create an engaging story from all the RAW clips you’ve shot on your GoPro.

To edit different clips and compile a complete story, you’ll need a professional video editing software. No doubt, there are too many options to choose from. Still, we recommend using Wondershare UniConverter, especially if you don’t have any prior experience in video editing.

Wondershare UniConverter is a tool that’s primarily designed to convert and compress and enhance videos in batches. However, the software comes equipped with an extensive range of features to boost your working efficiency without compromising output quality, and video editing is one of them.

You can perform different editing operations like trimming, cropping, rotating and adding special effects to create captivating videos that’ll hook the users from the start till the end. Let’s guide you through different functions and the process of editing GoPro videos using WonderShare UniConverter.

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Trim a Video

Step 1 Launch Wondershare UniConverter and Add the Video File

After installing UniConverter on your desktop, launch the software and choose the Video Editor tab from the Hot section.

Step 2 Trim the Unwanted Section

Hover on the video thumbnail and choose the Trim icon to launch the trimming window. Drag the slider to set an initial point for the unwanted section. Now, drag the other end of the slider and set an ending point for the same. Once you’ve marked the unwanted sections, simply tap the OK button to remove it from the rest of the clip.

Crop a Video

Step 1 Choose the Crop Option

If you want to crop the frame of your GoPro video, enable the Crop tab. You’ll be prompted to the Cropping feature where you can one-click crop videos to size of 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, and customize the area size to what you want.

Step 2 Crop the Video

You can follow two different approaches to crop the video, i.e., either drag the corners to set the desired frame or manually enter the height & width to mention a specific crop area size. 

Step 3 Save Your Changes

Once you’re happy with your changes, simply tap OK to crop and save the video.

Apply Special Effects

This is where you can showcase your creativity and turn the regular footage from GoPro into a worth-watching short-movie. Wondershare UniConverter has dozens of built-in special effects that you can add to your videos to make them look more cinematic and engaging.

Step 1 Add Video File

First of all, add the desired video file to Wondershare UniConverter’s Video Editor, and enable Filter Window.

Step 2 Apply Effects and Filters to Your Video

There are assortment of filters available to give your videos a special touch, you can directly tap on them to see what the video will look like.

Once you’re happy with the editing, simply tap OK to apply your changes.

Part 3. How to Transfer GoPro Videos to External Devices

If you’re a daily vlogger or create content regularly, you might also need an external hard drive to store and manage your video clips efficiently. Fortunately, Wondershare UniConverter can also be used to transfer GoPro videos to external hard drives so that your PC doesn’t run out of space.

Using UniConverter is the fastest way to transfer GoPro videos to external hard drives. Follow these instructions to save GoPro footage on an external drive.

Step 1 Launch Wondershare UniConverter and Connect the Hard Drive

First of all, launch UniConverter on your desktop, click on "Transfer" feature under "Video" tool and connect the hard drive. Make sure that your PC recognizes the hard drive.

Step 2 Add the Videos

Now, click the Add File icon in the top-left corner and select the GoPro videos that you had earlier imported on your computer from the camera.

Step 3 Transfer Videos to Your External Hard Drive

After creating a transfer sequence, tap the Transfer All button in the bottom right corner to send these GoPro videos to your external hard-drive.

Conclusion

We hope that the above guide helped you understand that it’s not rocket science to transfer video from GoPro to PC. So, if you’ve been struggling to manage your GoPro videos, make sure to utilize the above-mentioned tricks to organize, edit, and backup (using an external hard drive) GoPro videos without any issue.

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