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How To Transfer GoPro Videos To An iPhone

GoPro cameras are perfect for capturing your extreme sports adventures or everyday activities. But what do you do with all of those videos once you’ve shot them? One option is to transfer them to your iPhone so you can watch and share them with your friends and family, or you simply want to backup your GoPro videos on your iPhone.

There are several ways to move GoPro videos to your iPhone, but using the GoPro Quik App is the easiest way. Download the GoPro App from the App Store. Open the app and tap on the “Pair” button. Enter the code on your GoPro’s camera screen. Once they’re paired, you can start transferring videos.

Other ways to transfer GoPro videos to your iPhone include uploading videos to a cloud service like Dropbox or using a cable to connect your iPhone to your GoPro. But the GoPro App is the easiest way to transfer videos from your GoPro to your iPhone. Once you have transferred your GoPro videos to your iPhone, you can watch them by opening the Videos app. Let’s look at the different ways to transfer GoPro videos to your iPhone.

Can You Transfer GoPro Videos to an iPhone? 

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GoPros like the HERO10 (on Amazon) are one of the most popular action cameras on the market and for a good reason. They’re durable, have excellent video quality, and are great for capturing action shots.

While GoPros are used mainly by thrill-seeking photographers and videographers, they’re also becoming increasingly popular with regular consumers. One of the questions people ask frequently is whether you can transfer GoPro videos to an iPhone.

You can wirelessly transfer GoPro videos to your iPhone using the GoPro app. Or, you can connect your GoPro to your PC and then transfer the videos to your iPhone.

There are various reasons why you might want to transfer GoPro videos to your iPhone. For example, maybe you want to edit a video on your iPhone, share it with friends and family, or watch the videos on a large screen.

Wireless Transfer

The easiest way to transfer GoPro videos to your iPhone is wirelessly. You can do this using the GoPro Quik app, which is available for iOS and Android devices.

Wireless transfer is efficient and doesn’t require any extra cables or adapters. The following steps will show you how to transfer GoPro videos to your iPhone using the GoPro app.

  1. Download the GoPro Quik App on your iPhone and tap Connect your Camera in the app. Select Add New Device and tap the model of your GoPro device.
  1. Press the mode button on your GoPro camera and go to Setup and select it.
  1. Click Continue on the app.
  1. Press the shutter button twice to connect your GoPro camera to wi-fi, and then press the mode button to highlight Pair. Select it by pressing the shutter button.
  1. Tap Continue on the app again.
  1. Select GoPro App on the camera.
  1. Tap Continue on the app and enter the PIN on your camera’s screen. Enter your password and tap Update your Camera.
  1. Once your GoPro camera is updated, select Allow Access to connect your iPhone to the GoPro App.
  1. Go to the Devices tab on your iPhone and select your GoPro camera.
  1. Under the Media section, select the videos or photos you want to transfer and tap Download.

Third-Party Software

Several third-party software applications enable you to transfer GoPro videos to your iPhone. One of the most popular ones is Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate).

This software application allows you to convert and transfer GoPro videos to your iPhone and edit them. Moreover, it has a built-in media player that lets you play the converted video files.

Others are AnyTrans for iOS, iMyfone TunesMate, and DearMob iPhone Manager. Third-party apps require you to connect the GoPro to the PC and follow the onscreen instructions to begin the transfer process. The advantage of using these apps is that you can also manage and edit your GoPro videos on your iPhone.

Can You Transfer GoPro Videos to an iPhone Using iTunes?

You cannot transfer videos or photos from your GoPro to iTunes directly. Instead, you’ll have to transfer the files to your computer first and then sync them with iTunes. The process is a bit more complicated, but if you follow the steps below, you’ll be able to do it without any issues.

  1. Connect your GoPro camera to your computer using a USB cable.
  1. Go to My Computer and open the GoPro drive. Copy the files you want to transfer to your iPhone into a folder on your hard drive.
  1. Launch iTunes and select Add Folder to Library from the File menu. Select the folder containing the GoPro files and click Open.
  1. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable and wait for it to appear in iTunes.
  1. Click the Devices button and select your iPhone from the list.
  1. Click the Photos tab and select the Sync Photos checkbox.
  1. Select the folder containing the GoPro files from the Copy photos from the drop-down menu.
  1. Click the Apply or Sync button to transfer the GoPro files to your iPhone.

One major advantage of iTunes is that you can sync files across multiple devices, including your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

However, there are several disadvantages of using iTunes, including that it is a little bit complicated and is not available for Windows computers. Moreover, iTunes doesn’t offer editing options for videos or photos, so you’ll have to edit them before transferring them to your iPhone.

Why Won’t My GoPro Videos Download to My iPhone?

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There are several reasons why your GoPro videos might not be downloaded to your iPhone. The first is a slow or unstable internet connection. Make sure you’re connected to a strong and stable wi-fi network before trying to download the videos again.

Another reason might be that the space on your iPhone is full. Try deleting some files or apps to free up space, and then try downloading the GoPro videos again.

Finally, check the file size and format to ensure your files are not corrupted. If the file size is 0 bytes or the file format is not supported by your iPhone, you won’t be able to download it.