I literally started searching for this very subject on transferring GoPro media directly to an external drive due to the amount of large file/long recording media taken during my motorcycle rides, as well as hikes. I'm still a relatively new GoPro user and haven't figured out how to edit videos on my Mac, just my phone (which is Samsung, not Apple) - and the large amounts of media are clogging up my phone. Thanks for this helpful video!
Mate. I watched your video after wondering if i need to take my laptop overseas with me. Because i'm trying to conserve on weight. Then i got the required parts. And Holy Crap if i'm not, at this very moment, transfering files from an SD card to the hard drive "without a computer'. Mind Blown. I'm sharing this. Everyone needs to know. Thank you very much.
Thx Derek, I can’t say I came up with on my own but after I tried I thought Id share this weight and bulk saving tool. Glad you could use it. Enjoy your travels Eric
I'm in the same boat Derek, don't want to have to lug my laptop through Se Asia. My question is, were you able to store 4k / 5k with out losing quality?
Thank you Harley, Sorry I haven’t put much new lately. I’m just finishing a kitchen remodel. Between that and work haven’t a lot of spare time. Should be back to regular posting schedule soon
Easiest method is to use a WD MyPassport Wireless. No need for any cables or adapters. Has USB and SD slot. Insert your SD card and hit the backup button. It automatically imports to the 4gb storage in dated folders. You can even view the media wirelessly on your phone or tablet. Plus as a bonus it can be used as a USB power bank. 😎
I am using a Kingston MobileLite G2, I like your approach, and I will do a comparing test to see witch one is faster, looking for a Uni Hub right now, or something similar, living in Brasil is pretty hard to find specific gadgets sometimes...
John, If you can't find the Uni Hub look at the CalDigital Thunderbolt mini hub. I haven't purchased one yet but the specs look good and the company has overall good reviews
Thanks for your time and sharing this with us. I have a question. I am new in this, i have been transferring the videos form the Go Pro - to Go Pro App in my laptop - to an external hard drive. But when I watch the videos from the hard drive, they are horrible, bad quality, choppy and lagging. I was wondering if you have had encounter any lagging or choppy in your videos when you transfer your videos this way? Thank you for your help
Raul, I haven't used the GoPro app so haven't experienced your issue. However, what I know about media apps is they reduce video sizes on purpose. They tend to do this for two reasons. First storage. GoPro expects to store your videos in thier cloud storage. 720p content requires less bandwidth and storage than 4k, making it more suitable for streaming and downloading on slower connections. Secondly GoPro expects you will share you video on social media such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc. Social media apps all use smaller format of 720p. So GoPro has no reason to save in a large format of 4k. With my system I describe in my youtube it saves videos in full format of whatever the video was recorded at- 4k 1080p. Let me if this helps.
@@blackswanodysseys You are amazing, I never expect after a year of your video been posted a reply, very much appreciate it Sr. for the time to answer my question. It totally make sense, I have no questions now on investing money to buy all these accessories to be able to safe my footage and keep same quality. Wish you a lot, fun and safe rides on your motorcycle.
@@raulcervantes3595 thank you for your kind words. One more thing to remember, in using you phone as a file transfer it will be slow. Many as much as 45 minutes
Good morning Sr. I very excited cus finally i got all the pieces mailed to my house. I plugged everything but I didn’t see magic on my phone 😢, I was wondering if I need an app? I am using an IPhone SE. 16.6.1 I apreciare so very much your help. Good day
fantastic video - thanks. So I just have a question - are you using the Files app on your iPhone? If so, would you have any tips on how to force the iPhone to see the connected peripherals? in Australia I was unable to get the Uni Hub and could only get a Selore so I am hoping this is not what is failing, but I simply cannot see anything that's connected.
Hello Timothy, once all once your hard drive is connected and powered up you should see it when you browse the various files in my case I’m looking for Samsung hard drive
Hey man, thanks for your video. That's really helpful. Been searching the web for an age trying to figure this out. Can you tell me what the white connector to the phone is please? Can you not connect the phone directly to the Uni 6 in 1 unit? Thanks. Mike
The white connector is an Apple proprietary Lightning to USB. Apple iPhones sometimes have problematic connections when using non-Apple connectors. I played it safe and bought the Apple connector, plus it wasn't that much at the time. Now it's $35 on Amazon. I'd be curious though if off-brand Lightning to male USB would work. If you try it, post back here and let us know the results. Eric
Hi it’s very helpful. Could you please tell me whether I can transfer directly from the GoPro to a hard drive. I didn’t quite understand why you connect the iPhone. I am sorry if I have missed something
Any file transfer, of any type, needs a micro-processor (computer) to manage and move the data. The system has to tell the data where to go, from point to point, and organize it. It names the file path so it can be retrieved. Example; a librarian shelves books by Dewey Decimal Classification. In our case from our GoPro mem-card to a hard drive a computer shelves it so we can find it and use it later. Your iphone acts as the computer managing the data transfer. Hope that makes sense. Eric
@blackswanodysseys hello! I was inspired by your video and the time you take to respond to our comments. I was wondering if you have a video where you explain in detail the components needed to make this work. My husband got a gopro hero 11 and we can't seem to make that work to transfer any of the files. We were in Europe last year with the new gopro, excited to use it, took a lot of pictures and videos and when we returned we werent able to see most of them. Not sure what happened but only some pictures were in the SD card when I used my laptop to see them. It looks like most of the pictures and videos were lost. We can't even see them using the gopro itself not through the gopro app. So frustrating. So now I want to learn how to transfer files and make sure I don't lose any of the pictures that we will take. Would you please share the links or the names of the powers/cables, etc needed to make this work? Thank you very much😊
Hello lu na, There is not a simple answers to your questions. I can gove some advice though. Right now Im responding via my smart phone. When I get in front of my desktop PC I will respond in detail. Don’t give up yet. Your files may still be there.
Your lost video files- these directions should work for both a Mac or Windows-based system. Insert your micro SD card, and find your SD card on your computer. Open the files on your SD card looking for the file named "DCIM" This is where your GoPro videos will be. Once you open DCIM you should see a file name similar to "100GOPRO" Clicking on this file will reveal any videos there. Look to the end extension of ".MP4" All the other data is GoPro items that you don't necessarily need. If you don't see any of this information, your recordings are likely lost. Let me know if this helps. this is one of the main reasons I like to copy or transfer my videos off the camera SD card as soon as possible
Depends. I haven't been able to get it to work with my Android 8.1 phone, but there are people on UA-cam using android phones. Still trying. I can't get any external storage to appear on my phone. Have you tried it, space?
Any update on this? I'm trying to go on train rides around the country with my tablet (Samsung 9 fe) and transfer my gopro footage to an external hard drive. I will also have my Samsung flip phone.
I literally started searching for this very subject on transferring GoPro media directly to an external drive due to the amount of large file/long recording media taken during my motorcycle rides, as well as hikes. I'm still a relatively new GoPro user and haven't figured out how to edit videos on my Mac, just my phone (which is Samsung, not Apple) - and the large amounts of media are clogging up my phone. Thanks for this helpful video!
Mate. I watched your video after wondering if i need to take my laptop overseas with me. Because i'm trying to conserve on weight. Then i got the required parts. And Holy Crap if i'm not, at this very moment, transfering files from an SD card to the hard drive "without a computer'. Mind Blown. I'm sharing this. Everyone needs to know. Thank you very much.
Thx Derek, I can’t say I came up with on my own but after I tried I thought Id share this weight and bulk saving tool. Glad you could use it. Enjoy your travels
Eric
I'm in the same boat Derek, don't want to have to lug my laptop through Se Asia. My question is, were you able to store 4k / 5k with out losing quality?
Just found your channel, I'm happy to support you and other moto vloggers This is a very cool thing to know.
Thank you Harley, Sorry I haven’t put much new lately. I’m just finishing a kitchen remodel. Between that and work haven’t a lot of spare time. Should be back to regular posting schedule soon
@@blackswanodysseys I have subbed so will watch and wait!!! Totally get it we just have things that keep us busy!
thanks a lot for the advice. I will need it for my upcoming car trip down the country (New Zealand )
Thank you very much! This is a gem, greetings from Uruguay
My pleasure
This solves a big problem I'm having! Way to go, thanks for making this video!
ua-cam.com/video/p4bZBKPujxY/v-deo.html Rual, here is a new video I made to better explain the setup and file transfering
Nice, but wondering if it works with Android phones?
Technically it should since Android has a file management system. But I haven’t tested an Android system
This is a gem find. 🎉
Thank you let me know how it works for you
i think there are hard drives designed especially for this task, you just plug in any sd card and it copies everything.
Yes there is. I looked them as an option. Prone to damage easily and expensive to buy.
Easiest method is to use a WD MyPassport Wireless. No need for any cables or adapters. Has USB and SD slot. Insert your SD card and hit the backup button. It automatically imports to the 4gb storage in dated folders.
You can even view the media wirelessly on your phone or tablet. Plus as a bonus it can be used as a USB power bank. 😎
True. Unfortunately that HD wasn’t available then. An inferior model was. But I agree with you now
Just getting started, so this could be really helpful!
Let me know what you end up doing.
Eric
I am using a Kingston MobileLite G2, I like your approach, and I will do a comparing test to see witch one is faster, looking for a Uni Hub right now, or something similar, living in Brasil is pretty hard to find specific gadgets sometimes...
John, please let us know if you system is faster. Also I really liked the Uni Hub being all metal case and a rubber bumper guard.
John, If you can't find the Uni Hub look at the CalDigital Thunderbolt mini hub. I haven't purchased one yet but the specs look good and the company has overall good reviews
Thanks for your time and sharing this with us. I have a question. I am new in this, i have been transferring the videos form the Go Pro - to Go Pro App in my laptop - to an external hard drive. But when I watch the videos from the hard drive, they are horrible, bad quality, choppy and lagging. I was wondering if you have had encounter any lagging or choppy in your videos when you transfer your videos this way? Thank you for your help
Raul, I haven't used the GoPro app so haven't experienced your issue. However, what I know about media apps is they reduce video sizes on purpose. They tend to do this for two reasons. First storage. GoPro expects to store your videos in thier cloud storage. 720p content requires less bandwidth and storage than 4k, making it more suitable for streaming and downloading on slower connections. Secondly GoPro expects you will share you video on social media such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc. Social media apps all use smaller format of 720p. So GoPro has no reason to save in a large format of 4k. With my system I describe in my youtube it saves videos in full format of whatever the video was recorded at- 4k 1080p.
Let me if this helps.
@@blackswanodysseys
You are amazing, I never expect after a year of your video been posted a reply, very much appreciate it Sr. for the time to answer my question. It totally make sense, I have no questions now on investing money to buy all these accessories to be able to safe my footage and keep same quality. Wish you a lot, fun and safe rides on your motorcycle.
@@raulcervantes3595 thank you for your kind words. One more thing to remember, in using you phone as a file transfer it will be slow. Many as much as 45 minutes
Good morning Sr. I very excited cus finally i got all the pieces mailed to my house. I plugged everything but I didn’t see magic on my phone 😢, I was wondering if I need an app? I am using an IPhone SE. 16.6.1
I apreciare so very much your help. Good day
Here’s some checks.
Make sure you have power supplied
Make sure an only use the ISB-C port only for powered
Those were the two main sticking points
fantastic video - thanks. So I just have a question - are you using the Files app on your iPhone? If so, would you have any tips on how to force the iPhone to see the connected peripherals? in Australia I was unable to get the Uni Hub and could only get a Selore so I am hoping this is not what is failing, but I simply cannot see anything that's connected.
Hello Timothy, once all once your hard drive is connected and powered up you should see it when you browse the various files in my case I’m looking for Samsung hard drive
This is a great tutorial…thanks man!
Thanks. Glad it helps
Eric
Hey man, thanks for your video. That's really helpful. Been searching the web for an age trying to figure this out. Can you tell me what the white connector to the phone is please? Can you not connect the phone directly to the Uni 6 in 1 unit? Thanks. Mike
The white connector is an Apple proprietary Lightning to USB. Apple iPhones sometimes have problematic connections when using non-Apple connectors. I played it safe and bought the Apple connector, plus it wasn't that much at the time. Now it's $35 on Amazon.
I'd be curious though if off-brand Lightning to male USB would work. If you try it, post back here and let us know the results.
Eric
Thanks for the info. I’ll try an aftermarket connector and let you know how it goes. Cheers!
Hi it’s very helpful. Could you please tell me whether I can transfer directly from the GoPro to a hard drive. I didn’t quite understand why you connect the iPhone. I am sorry if I have missed something
Any file transfer, of any type, needs a micro-processor (computer) to manage and move the data. The system has to tell the data where to go, from point to point, and organize it. It names the file path so it can be retrieved. Example; a librarian shelves books by Dewey Decimal Classification. In our case from our GoPro mem-card to a hard drive a computer shelves it so we can find it and use it later. Your iphone acts as the computer managing the data transfer. Hope that makes sense.
Eric
Great!
I have a similar setup minus the hub. I use my ipad to do all my editing and I can plug my gopro directly to it to get the content off.
I like your setup. I went the iPhone route for more compact
Thanks for your video... and you can do that with the iPhone too, if you hook up the power directly to the Apple adaptor
@blackswanodysseys hello! I was inspired by your video and the time you take to respond to our comments. I was wondering if you have a video where you explain in detail the components needed to make this work. My husband got a gopro hero 11 and we can't seem to make that work to transfer any of the files. We were in Europe last year with the new gopro, excited to use it, took a lot of pictures and videos and when we returned we werent able to see most of them. Not sure what happened but only some pictures were in the SD card when I used my laptop to see them. It looks like most of the pictures and videos were lost. We can't even see them using the gopro itself not through the gopro app. So frustrating.
So now I want to learn how to transfer files and make sure I don't lose any of the pictures that we will take.
Would you please share the links or the names of the powers/cables, etc needed to make this work? Thank you very much😊
Hello lu na, There is not a simple answers to your questions. I can gove some advice though. Right now Im responding via my smart phone. When I get in front of my desktop PC I will respond in detail.
Don’t give up yet. Your files may still be there.
ua-cam.com/video/UHXiAKThar4/v-deo.htmlsi=3ubtYZMK0Ai-KWgT
Here is my initial video covering components. Let me know if this helps
Your lost video files- these directions should work for both a Mac or Windows-based system. Insert your micro SD card, and find your SD card on your computer. Open the files on your SD card looking for the file named "DCIM" This is where your GoPro videos will be. Once you open DCIM you should see a file name similar to "100GOPRO" Clicking on this file will reveal any videos there. Look to the end extension of ".MP4" All the other data is GoPro items that you don't necessarily need. If you don't see any of this information, your recordings are likely lost. Let me know if this helps. this is one of the main reasons I like to copy or transfer my videos off the camera SD card as soon as possible
Can you do this with android phones ?
I would say yes since Android phones are a more open platform than Apple. However I haven't personally tested it.
Depends. I haven't been able to get it to work with my Android 8.1 phone, but there are people on UA-cam using android phones. Still trying. I can't get any external storage to appear on my phone. Have you tried it, space?
Any update on this? I'm trying to go on train rides around the country with my tablet (Samsung 9 fe) and transfer my gopro footage to an external hard drive. I will also have my Samsung flip phone.
@@p1katie any update?
Thank you it's good info but the video could be much more concise.
Copy
you just expct me to have that hard drive
No. You can use whatever hard drive you want. That’s just the one I chose.