Copy Files from GoPro to Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide

As a long-time user of my GoPro Hero 3+ Silver Edition, I've always relied on it to capture stunning videos and photos. However, recently, I've been experiencing issues when trying to transfer files from my camera to my Mac. In this article, I'll walk you through the steps I took to finally resolve the problem.

At first, I thought the issue was specific to transferring large files, so I tried transferring a few smaller ones. To my surprise, they transferred smoothly without any hiccups. This made me wonder if it was time to retire my trusty GoPro.

The main issue lies in transferring larger files, particularly the 2.1GB video file I wanted to download. The camera would halt at around 1.47GB and just sit there, refusing to continue the transfer process.

After some research online, I stumbled upon a solution that involves connecting my computer to an ad-hoc wireless network created by the GoPro itself. This network allows you to access your GoPro's files using a web browser on your Mac or PC.

Here's how to connect to your GoPro using a web browser:

1. Open your web browser and point it to the IP address of your GoPro (usually `192.168.105.100`).

2. Connect your computer to the ad-hoc wireless network created by the GoPro.

3. Once connected, you can access your GoPro's files by navigating to the desired directory.

After successfully connecting to my GoPro using this method, I was able to transfer smaller files without any issues. However, larger files still refused to transfer.

I also tried using the iOS application on my phone to transfer files, but it only worked about 10% of the time. This was frustrating, especially since I rely on transferring files from my GoPro frequently.

After some trial and error, I discovered that connecting to the ad-hoc network and accessing my GoPro's files through a web browser allowed me to transfer files more reliably. I no longer have to deal with issues related to USB connectivity or iOS app connectivity problems.

If you're experiencing similar issues with your GoPro Hero 3+ or other camera models, try this method and see if it works for you. It may take some trial and error to get it right, but the results are well worth the effort.

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