How To Download Videos From Camera To Mac

Transfer video to your Mac or PC from a VCR, DVR, camcorder, or any other analogue video device as a high quality H.264 file. Elgato Video Capture’s easy-to-use software assists you through every step, from connecting an analogue video device to capturing video and choosing how you will watch and share it. Import photos from a camera or phone using Photos on Mac. You can connect a camera, iPhone, iPad, or other mobile device to your Mac and import your photos into the Photos app. You can also import photos from a camera’s memory card. See Import photos from storage devices and DVDs using Photos. Open Photos for me.

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How to do it?

There are a few different ways to get your photos and videos from the camera to your computer.

We do not recommend using a USB Hub or Media Reader.

#1 - Use Quik for desktop

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HEADS UP: This feature is currently supported only on the HERO7 Black or earlier cameras. Newer cameras may or may not work as expected when connected via USB cable.
Please refer to this link on How to Import Using Quik for Desktop​
If your camera is not being recognized in Quik for desktop, please refer to this article

#2 - Use an SD Adapter

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If you have an SD adapter for your MicroSD card, you can insert the Micro SD card into the adapter and insert the adapter into your computer.

  • Open a new Finder window. Your SD card will be on the left sidebar under the 'devices' section.
  • Double-click on your SD card, and you should see two folders: DCIM and MISC.
  • Now double-click on the DCIM folder. In that, you'll see a folder named 100GOPRO. (Note - if you took more than 9999 pictures or videos, you'll see 101GOPRO, 102GOPRO, 103GOPRO, etc. folders).
  • From there you can drag & drop the files from your SD card to your computer.


Method #3 - Automatically with Image Capture

Image Capture allows you to:

  • Import files to a location of your choice
  • Delete files
  • View files before importing

Select the file(s) you want to Import and select Import, or Import All if you want to import everything.

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Method #4 - Manually with Image Capture

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If you do not have Image Capture set up to automatically launch when you connect your camera, you can easily do it manually.

  1. Select the magnifying glass in the top-right of your desktop.
  2. In the Spotlight section type either: Image Capture or iPhoto

Once the selected application opens, you can import your files just like in Method #2.

How to setup Image Capture to launch automatically

To set up Image Capture to launch automatically when you connect your camera you must first either launch Image Capture. From there it's just a matter of selecting the desired program.

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In Image Capture there is a setting in the lower left called: 'Connecting this camera opens:'. It gives you the option to select No Application, iPhoto, or Image Capture. Select Image Capture.

Here is how to import your videos, music and photos from your phone, camcorder or computer to Filmora.

  • Connect your phone, camcorder or camera with your computer.
  • Once it is connected, click on the Media button in Filmora. At the top, click on the arrow icon next to 'Import' and choose 'Import from camera or phone' in the drop down menu.
  • In the pop-up window, choose your camcorder, camera or phone to import from. After it finishes scanning, you can choose the files you need to import to Filmora for editing.

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You can also import the media files saved on your computer for editing.

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To import them, you can go to Media section, and select Import. A pop-up window will appear for you to select the audios, pictures and videos from your computer.

You can also import photos and videos directly from your Facebook and Instagram accounts using Filmora. Check out the next episode to see how!

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