So you’re trying to upload your photos and videos – but your computer isn’t recognizing your GoPro camera? In this post, you’ll learn how to fix the problem of your GoPro not showing up on your PC. I include 5 methods, plus answer some common questions.
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I walk you through the steps of importing your GoPro Fusion 360 footage and editing it in Fusion Studio, using an Intel i7 Core Processor. I used a Dell XPS. 4- Connect your GoPro once it prompts you to do so, using the USB cable. 5- You will see your device on the left side. Click on it, the copy and paste all your photos/videos to your Mac. What if my GoPro is not recognized on Mac after trying all the above? Sometimes, the USB ports can go haywire on a Mac. The Mac won’t recognize my GoPro. Here are the current download links as of June 2019: – for Windows – for Mac. Before you install these plugins, install Adobe Premiere CC 2019 first, and if you have GoPro Fusion Studio 1.3 or 1.4, install Fusion Studio first. After installing Premiere (and Fusion Studio, if you have GoPro Fusion), then you can install the plugins.
If you’re struggling with getting your footage off your camera, I feel your pain. It should just work, shouldn’t it?
But don’t worry. It isn’t that complicated. A few tips and pointers and you shouldn’t have this problem again.
First off, I recommend you check out our guide to connecting a GoPro to a computer. It covers the basic methods (with a card reader and USB cable). It could be that you’re missing just one step.
If you have a pretty good handle about connecting things, let’s get started.
1. Turn on Your Camera
The number one reason that a computer won’t recognize a GoPro is that it isn’t on. Simple fix, right? So, is your camera on?
This solution works if you’ve connected your camera with a USB cable to your computer. The camera requires power to display and transfer photos and videos to your computer.
2. Check your Memory Card
Take a second and check your microSD card.
Here’s what to check on your memory card:
- Is there any visible damage? Look for dust, residue, warping, or anything else to suggest it isn’t in working order.
- Is it properly installed? If it isn’t seated correctly or only half in there, it can’t be seen or read. Your computer requires an SD card in order to recognize the camera.
- Is it there? I know, we’re all smarter than that. Until one time we aren’t. It’s worth checking. Trust me.
3. Check your GoPro USB cable
There’s a couple of things your checking here.
- First, is the cable well connected to the computer? And to your camera? Both ends should be flush and inserted the whole way. Watch for loose connections – this might identify a damaged cable or USB port.
- Second, is the cable in good shape? They can get some rough treatment. If the cable has been kinked or broken, it might not be communicating data back and forth.
If you have a concern, try to swap it out with another cable. It might be time for a new cable.
Here’s a nice set of USB-C to USB A cables. They come in 3, 6, and 10 foot lengths. Of course, it’s always important to double check which specific cable your GoPro needs.
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USB-C is a pretty common cable – powering lots of other devices including many phones. It might be worth checking for a spare cable so you can get your images uploaded today.
4. Try Another USB Port
So if your cable looks like it’s in good shape, it might not be the problem. It could be that your computer’s USB port isn’t quite right.
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This could mean that it’s a little damaged. But sometimes these ports – especially on older gear – can be a little temperamental. Just move the USB A cable to another port and try again.
If it works, it’s a simple fix. Takes just a couple seconds.
5. Try Another Connection Method
So if you’re still striking out – and your GoPro just won’t show up, it’s time to try a different method.
If you’ve been trying to connect your GoPro via USB to your computer, now you should try this.
- Remove your microSD card from your GoPro.
- Insert it into a USB card reader or SD card adapter.
- Now insert this into your computer.
- Open File Explorer (press Window Key + E)
- Now you should see your SD card. It will likely have two folders: DCIM and MISC.
- Open the DCIM folder. Now you can just drag and drop your photos and videos to your computer.
If there is a problem with your camera or USB, this method should work – because it bypasses both of them.
If this doesn’t work, it would appear that your microSD card has been damaged.
Do I Need a GoPro Driver?
No. GoPro cameras don’t require a specific driver to connect to a computer.
While they do use a MTP device driver, this isn’t specific to GoPro. MTP stands for Media Transfer Protocol and it’s used to connect devices via USB as a storage device.
My Camera isn’t Recognized in GoPro App
This can be a result of some of the problems we covered earlier in the post. Things like a broken or damaged USB cable, or a damaged USB port will cause your camera to not be recognized.
To solve this, I recommend using a microSD card reader, like this one by SanDisk. This will bypass your camera and USB cable and help you identify if that is the problem.
Windows 10 Won’t Recognize GoPro Camera?
The problem could be related to a technical issue – maybe a damaged USB port on your camera or on the computer.
To troubleshoot this, you could try plugging the USB cable into another port on your computer. Or try another USB cable.
But to access your photos quickly, I recommend removing the memory card and using either a card reader or adapter. Now you can insert this into your computer and access your files immediately.
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More reading: How to Delete GoPro Photos and Videos and 5 ways to format your SD card.
Your Turn
Hopefully this has fixed your problem and now your GoPro is showing up on your computer. What was the problem for you? I would love to hear what worked. Join me below!
Skip to end of metadataGo to start of metadataDownload and install the GoPro Fusion Studio software before proceeding further. This is required to process your 360 content.
- Go to the Fusion Studio page on the GoPro website, scroll down to the Fusion Studio section and click 'Learn more'.
- Click the appropriate download button for your operating system.
- Run the downloaded setup file and install all the accompanying plugins.
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Click here tor refer to GoPro's documentation for the Windows installation of GoPro Fusion Studio.
Click here to refer to GoPro's documentation for the Mac installation of GoPro Fusion Studio.
Click here to refer to GoPro's documentation for the Mac installation of GoPro Fusion Studio.
Users can also instead import directly from their camera into Fusion Studio via usb connection. However, if your camera runs out of battery during the import process, this may run the risk of corrupt or incomplete data.
For this guide, we will cover transferring the footage via microSD cards/SD adapter.
Transferring 360 Content from GoPro Fusion
For this guide, we will cover transferring the footage via microSD cards/SD adapter.
Transferring 360 Content from GoPro Fusion
- Insert your SD card into your computer via SD card adapter.
- (Recommended) Choose a preferred location on your hard drive and create a GoPro Fusion overview folder which will contain all of your footage.
- Under this new Fusion folder, create sub-folders which represent each of your different sessions.
- Copy the ENTIRE 100GBACK and 100GFRNT folder from each of your SD cards into the session folder. DO NOT delete any of the LRV/THM files on your SD cards.
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This is how your folder structure should look like at this stage.
It is recommended to follow this structure of organising your 360 footage.
Failing to do so will result in Fusion Studio being unable to detect the content to process.
It is recommended to follow this structure of organising your 360 footage.
Failing to do so will result in Fusion Studio being unable to detect the content to process.