"I want gopro connect to mac using USB, which should be quick and easy, plug and play etc. However, when I connecting GoPro to Mac via USB, the go pro changes but the mac cannot see it, so I cannot import photos/videos from GoPro to Mac."
GoPro does not show on Mac How do I connect?
It is possible to encounter this issue. If you connect GoPro to Mac the device won't appear as an external storage display on the desktop even though you have connected it successfully. This article provides solutions to connect GoPro with Mac and also downloading and uploading GoPro data to Mac with the best results.
1. Connect the GoPro SD Card to Mac
If you're looking to import photos and videos on GoPro to Mac the initial and most straightforward method is to unplug GoPro's SD card in GoPro to attach the SD card to your Mac directly. It will show up like an additional hard disk on the Mac desktop, allowing you to transfer videos and images from GoPro to GoPro SD card onto Mac more efficiently.
It's as simple as: turn off the power to your GoPro camera and then take the SD card from the GoPro camera and then utilize the SD card reader, or an adapter for connecting your SD card onto your Mac. Once connected, it will be displayed on your desktop. Click for the option to launch the SD card's hard drive and you will discover two different folders: DCIM and MISC. Photos and videos are located in the DCIM folder. Then, you can import GoPro videos onto Mac and import GoPro photos onto Mac.
#2. How to Upload GoPro Photos/Videos to Mac via Image Capture
Another method of downloading as well as Upload GoPro videos and images onto Mac is to use Image Capture. It is the default Mac software that connects GoPro with Mac.
Transfer videos and photos to and from GoPro Mac and Mac:
Make use of the USB cable to link your GoPro camera to your Mac with a firm. Start Image Capture on Your Mac (if you are unable to locate it, utilize the spotlight to look for the program). On the left side you will see the camera icon. Click it to choose files for uploading GoPro videos onto a mac.
#3. How to Download GoPro Videos to Mac via Quik Mac Version
It is necessary to Download to download and install Quik in the Mac Version on your PC. Make use of the USB cable for connecting your GoPro camera to your Mac. Launch Quick and you'll be presented with an option "IMPORT FILES". After that, you can download GoPro videos and photos to your Mac.
#4. How to Recover Deleted/Disappeared GoPro Videos/Photos on Mac
There are many alternatives, including the three methods above in order to link GoPro with Mac. But, when connect them, you must be aware of the transfer process. A lot of people have complained that it was working so well the process of importing images from GoPro to Mac however the end result is a empty folder that cannot be opened. The worst part is that following the import process the entire footage and images that are stored on the GoPro disappear automatically. If you lose the GoPro pictures or videos because of the process mentioned above this is an awful loss. However, you can recover them using recovering deleted GoPro images or videos in Mac and Windows PC.
There are several software tools that can help users to recover deleted or lost video and images taken from GoPro using Mac as well as Windows.
iBeesoft Mac Recovery of data is among the tools. It is fully compatible with getting back photos and videos in GoPro by assisting you to scan GoPro SD card for lost or deleted files. You may be wondering how you recover your the files that were deleted from GoPro. Actually those erased or deleted GoPro files don't disappear instantly. They are not visible and remain in your GoPro SD card. You will need a Data Recovery tool to scan for them and then transfer the files to your computer.
Here are the easy steps to follow in using iBeesoft Data Recovery in order to retrieve GoPro video files on Mac or locate lost GoPro images on Mac.
Install and download iBeesoft Data RecoveryHit the download link to get the appropriate edition for iBeesoft Data Recovery. You can download both the Windows and Mac version depending on what you require. Then, you can download it to your Mac.
Gopro Connect to Mac
Make use of an USB to connect your GoPro camera, or GoPro SD card to your computer.
Choose the videos or pictures you want to scanLaunch iBeesoft Data Recovery. On the main page, you will need to save Videos and Pictures selected. Click the " Start" button to launch the program.
Scan GoPro for videos that have been deleted and photosIn the next screen choose your GoPro hard drive you want to scan, and then select " Scan" and let the software scan the data for you.Recover deleted videos and images from GoProIn the next window, you can preview the resulting images and videos, then select " Recover" to save the files to your personal computer.