GoPro App

Control. View. Share.

Control your camera remotely to capture the shot and share it with friends.

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Control. View. Share.

The GoPro App makes it easy to control your camera remotely, view your photos and videos and share your favorites.1 You can adjust camera settings and use your phone, tablet or Apple Watch® as a viewfinder to frame the perfect shot. Trim videos to create short clips2 or pull high-quality still images from your videos for easy sharing.1 HiLight Tag allows you to mark key moments while recording so they’re easier to find later.3 You can also watch the GoPro Channel and wirelessly update your camera software for the best performance.4

Key Features

  • NEW Now compatible with Apple Watch®—preview shots, control your camera5 and add HiLight Tags
  • NEW Pull high-quality still images from your videos for easy sharing1
  • Create short video clips and share them to Instagram, Facebook, YouTube™ and more2
  • Get full remote control of all camera functions
  • See what your camera sees with live preview for easy shot-framing
  • Mark key moments while recording with HiLight Tag3
  • View HiLight Tags in your GoPro Camera Roll for easy playback of video highlights3
  • View your photos and play back your videos1
  • Copy and save photos and videos1 to your phone or tablet
  • Browse and delete files on your camera’s microSD card
  • Watch the GoPro Channel and get your fix of the best GoPro videos from across the globe
  • View the GoPro Photo of the Day
  • Wirelessly update your camera software4


Now compatible with Apple Watch®.

The GoPro App is now compatible with Apple Watch®. Use your watch as a viewfinder to frame the perfect shot. You can also start/stop recording, snap a photo, change capture modes5 and add HiLight Tags—all from the convenience of your wrist.

Trim + share clips on the fly.

Use this smart new feature to share your favorite shots with friends everywhere. The GoPro App lets you create short highlight clips right on your phone or tablet for sharing to Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and more.2 It’s the fastest and easiest way to share your most awesome moments as you capture them.

Control your camera remotely with live preview.

Use your phone, tablet or Apple Watch® as an ultra convenient remote control for your GoPro. Quickly adjust camera settings, start/stop recording, add HiLight Tags, switch modes5 and more. It’s great for gear-mounted shots where the camera is out of reach. Plus, live preview lets you use your mobile device as a viewfinder, so you can frame your shots with confidence.

HiLight Tag your best moments.

HiLight Tag enables you to mark key moments while recording to make them easier to find during playback.3 It works seamlessly with the new video trim and share feature.2 Simply look for the HiLight Tags in your GoPro Camera Roll, create short clips of your best shots and share them. It doesn’t get easier.

View photos, play back videos.

Don’t wait until you’re back home to see your content. Use the GoPro App to view photos and play back videos captured with your camera.1 Check out your last run—on the chairlift. See your best wave once you’re back on the beach. Plus, you can browse and delete content on your camera’s memory card, freeing up space for more great footage.

Copy + save photos and videos.

Save copies of your GoPro photos and videos1 on your phone or tablet. Just copy them over to your device using the GoPro App. From there you’ll be able to view them at any time and share them via email, text, Instagram, Facebook and other apps.

Watch the GoPro Channel.

Get your fix of the best GoPro videos from across the globe, whenever and wherever you want. With the GoPro Channel built right into the app, you’ll have access to all the latest GoPro videos—plus the GoPro Photo of the Day—right on your phone or tablet.

Keep your camera up to date.

Conveniently update your camera on the go using your phone or tablet and the GoPro App—no computer and no cables needed.4 It’s the quickest, easiest way to keep your GoPro up to date with the latest software for new features and optimal performance.

1Compatible with videos captured in select modes only.
2Compatible with videos captured in select modes only. Compatible with iOS® (8 or later) and Android™ (version 4.3 or later).
3Compatible with HERO4, HERO+ LCD and HERO+ cameras only.
4Compatible with HERO4, HERO+ LCD, HERO+ and HERO3+ cameras only.
5Mode selection using Apple Watch® is available for Video, Photo, Burst Photo and Time Lapse Photo modes only.