OPTIONAL: To choose where you would like the photos saved, click on the drop down arrows and select Other… from the pop-up menu (image below).This will create a folder called “HERO9 BLACK” or “HERO9” (depending on your model) and transfer the photos there. Before you click Download or Download All, make sure you know where the files are being downloaded to.Here you can preview and select the photos you wish to download in the main pane to the right.Also, go back to previous section and make sure your camera is using MTP mode. If you don’t see this, disconnect and power off the camera then reconnect. Start Image Capture app (you can find this in under Applications or do a search in Launchpad).If you are attempting to connect to your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air with only Type-C interfaces, you will need a Type-C to Type-C cable. Once you have completed the steps above, connect your camera to your Mac desktop using the supplied cable. To Download / Transfer files to your MacOS Make a mental note of the above, in case you need to use the camera as a web cam in the future. To use the GoPro camera as a webcam, you will need to come back to connections settings and switch back to GoPro Connect.

You need MTP to enable file transfer via the USB connection.Make sure you have your connection set to MTP.

Swipe up to close Preferences and go back to camera mode.

Top on USB Connections, switch to MTP (the default setting is GoPro Connect).

Here you will find Connections and Preferences.

Swipe to left to access second settings screen.

Power up the camera (if you have it connected, disconnect now and then power up).

GoPro HERO9 Black Front Before you connect your camera:

The cable that your GoPRO HERO comes with (USB Type-A to Type-C).

There are a few steps to take before doing that. Simply connecting the camera to your computer won’t do. Users often find that the MacOS does not pick up the GoPro HERO 9 camera when connected for the first time. Problem getting your Mac to recognise your GoPro HERO 9 action camera, here are the quick steps to make sure your camera is in the right mode to enable file transfer. Need to download or transfer your video footages and stills from your GoPro HERO 9 camera to your Mac, we look at what you need to get your camera connected and running.

Download videos from gopro to mac