GoPro Recovery

Recover Deleted GoPro Videos and Photos

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Recoverit helps recover deleted, formatted, corrupted, or lost GoPro videos, photos, LRV files, THM files, and other media from GoPro microSD cards. It is best suited to logical data loss,
including accidental deletion, SD card errors, interrupted transfers, formatting, and files that are still recoverable from a detectable card. If your GoPro or microSD card is physically damaged, water-damaged, overheating, or not detected on any computer or card reader, stop repeated attempts and consider professional recovery service.

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Why GoPro Videos and Photos Get Lost?

GoPro footage can be lost because of accidental deletion, microSD card errors, interrupted transfers, unintended formatting, camera damage, or recording interruptions.
The safest next step depends on whether the file was deleted, the card was formatted, the card is corrupted, or the device itself is damaged.

Accidental Deletion
microSD Card Errors
Interrupted Transfer
Unintended Formatting
Damaged GoPro or Card
Other Recording Issues
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Accidental Deletion

GoPro videos and photos may be deleted from the camera, Quik app, computer, or microSD card before they are backed up. Stop recording immediately so new footage does not overwrite the deleted files.

microSD Card Errors

GoPro SD card errors, improper ejection, RAW file system issues, or card corruption can make footage disappear or become unreadable. Recover files first before formatting or repairing the card.

Interrupted Transfer

Disconnecting the GoPro, card reader, or computer before a transfer finishes can leave files missing, incomplete, or corrupted.

Unintended Formatting

A GoPro microSD card may be formatted by mistake in the camera, computer, or app. Recovery may still be possible if new footage has not overwritten the original data.

Damaged GoPro or Card

Drops, water exposure, battery removal during recording, or card damage can cause video loss or corruption. If the card is not detected anywhere, avoid repeated attempts and consider professional recovery.

Other Recording Issues

Battery loss, sudden shutdown, overheating, and failed recording sessions can create broken or incomplete GoPro files that may require both recovery and repair.

Unintended Formatting
Damaged GoPro or Card
Other Recording Issues

Recover GoPro Video, Photo, LRV, THM, and GPS Files

  • Recoverit can recover common GoPro media and metadata files from microSD cards, including MP4, HEVC, MOV, JPG, LRV, THM, GPX, and related file types when the data is still recoverable.
  • For creators, this helps recover high-resolution action footage, quick-preview files, thumbnails, photos, and GPS-related files used in GoPro workflows.

Recover Files From GoPro HERO, MAX, and Creator Edition Cameras

Recoverit supports GoPro recovery workflows for files stored on microSD cards used with GoPro HERO, MAX, and Creator Edition cameras. The recovery process focuses on the card and file data, so results depend on microSD card condition and whether the footage has been overwritten.

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GoPro Recovery for Action Sports, Travel, and Outdoor Creators

Surfing
If GoPro footage is lost after water exposure, an SD card error, or accidental formatting, stop using the card first. Recoverit can scan the microSD card when it remains readable.
Snowboarding
Recover lost HD, 4K, or 8K GoPro footage from a microSD card after deletion, formatting, or transfer failure.
Skiing
If ski-trip videos disappear from a GoPro card, scan the card before recording new footage or formatting it in the camera.
Biking
Recover GoPro clips lost after camera errors, card corruption, accidental deletion, or interrupted transfers.
Hiking
Recover deleted videos, landscape shots, travel footage, and group photos from GoPro microSD cards.
Diving
If a GoPro or card is exposed to water and the card still mounts, recover files before reusing or formatting it. For severe water damage, avoid repeated card-reader attempts.

Where GoPro Stores Videos, Photos, and Recovery Files

GoPro cameras usually store videos, photos, LRV files, THM files, and related media on removable microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC cards
rather than internal storage. That means most GoPro recovery work should focus on the microSD card used in the camera. For the best recovery chance,
remove the card from the GoPro, connect it with a stable card reader, and scan the card before recording new footage.

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Compatible

GoPro Recovery for All microSD Cards

Recoverit supports GoPro recovery from microSD cards used across many card brands, including SanDisk, Lexar, PNY, Samsung, Kingston, Micron, Swissbit, Gigastone, Verbatim, and Amazon Basics. Recovery depends on whether the card remains detectable and whether the lost footage has been overwritten.

How to Recover GoPro Files With Recoverit?

To recover deleted or lost GoPro files, connect the GoPro microSD card to a Windows or Mac computer, scan it with Recoverit, preview recoverable videos and photos, and save them to a different storage location.

Comparison Chart for GoPro Video and SD Card Recovery

Use this chart to compare GoPro recovery tools by creator-relevant needs, including supported file formats, fragmented video recovery,
video and photo repair, license coverage, Windows support, and Mac support.

GoPro Recovery Tool recoverit Disk Drill EaseUs MiniTool Power
Supported Formats 1000+ 400+ 1000+ 50+
Enhanced Video Recovery right right Limited Support Limited Support
Video Fragments Match right fault fault fault
Video/Photo Repair right fault fault fault
2 Licenses Supported 2 licenses provided in 1 purchase 1 license in 1 purchase 1 license in 1 purchase 1 license in 1 purchase
Starting Price $64.99 $89.00 $69.95 $69.00
Versions for Win
1 month 2 PCs: $64.99
1 year 2 PCs: $74.99
Perpetual 2 PCs: $134.99
Pro 1 PCs: $89.00
Enterprise 1 PCs: $499.00
1 month 1 PCs: $69.95
1 year 1 PCs: $99.95
Perpetual 1 PCs: $149.95
1 month 1 PCs: $69.00
1 year 1 PCs: $89.00
Perpetual 1 PCs: $99.00
Versions for Mac
1 month 2 Macs: $84.99
1 year 2 Macs: $94.99
Perpetual 2 Macs: $144.99
Pro 1 Mac: $89.00
Enterprise 1 Mac: $499.00
1 month 1 Mac: $89.95
1 year 1 Mac: $119.95
Perpetual 1 Mac: $169.95
1 month 1 Mac: $69.99
1 year 1 Mac: $89.99
Perpetual 1 Mac: $99.99
Comparison is based on publicly visible product information and feature availability at the time of review.
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Other Ways to Recover GoPro Files

Before scanning the GoPro microSD card, check whether a backup already exists in GoPro Cloud, Quik, Recycle Bin, Trash, File History, or another synced location. If the files are missing from backups, scan the original card before running repair commands or formatting it.

Method 1: Check GoPro Cloud or the Quik App

If Auto Upload or cloud backup was enabled before the loss, sign in to GoPro Cloud or Quik and check whether the missing videos or photos are still available, including deleted or trash folders where available.

Pros: Fast and does not scan the original card.
Cons: Works only if backup or upload was enabled before the files were lost.

Method 2: Check Recycle Bin or Trash

If GoPro files were imported to a computer and then deleted there, check Recycle Bin on Windows or Trash on Mac before scanning the card.

Pros: Free and quick for recently deleted local files.
Cons: Does not recover files deleted directly from the GoPro card.

Method 3: Use Windows File History or Time Machine

If you backed up the folder where GoPro files were stored, restore an earlier version from Windows File History or Time Machine.

Pros: Useful when backups already exist.
Cons: Cannot recover footage that was never imported or backed up.

Method 4: Use Windows File Recovery

Windows File Recovery may help in selected deletion or formatting cases on Windows. Use it only when you understand the source and destination drive letters, and never recover files back to the same GoPro card.

Pros: Free Microsoft tool for some Windows recovery cases.
Cons: Command-line workflow and limited success depending on file system and overwrite status.

Method 5: Use ATTRIB for Hidden GoPro Files

The ATTRIB command can reveal hidden files or remove file attributes, but it does not truly recover overwritten or permanently deleted GoPro videos.

Pros: Useful if files are hidden by attributes.
Cons: Not a real deleted-file recovery method.

Method 6: Run CHKDSK After Recovery

CHKDSK can repair some file system errors on a corrupted GoPro card, but it may change the card structure. Recover important footage first, then use CHKDSK only when repair is needed.

Pros: Free Windows repair tool for some file system problems.
Cons: It repairs the card, not lost files, and may affect recoverability if used too early.

Tips to Protect GoPro Videos and Improve Recovery Chances

Tip 1: Stop recording immediately after files disappear from a GoPro card.

Tip 2: Use high-quality, GoPro-compatible microSD cards from trusted brands.

Tip 3: Leave free space on the card to reduce recording and corruption issues.

Tip 4: Wait until recording and transfer are complete before removing the card or battery.

Tip 5: Safely eject the microSD card after importing files to a computer.

Tip 6: Keep GoPro firmware updated to reduce recording and card compatibility issues.

Tip 7: Back up important videos and photos to a computer, external drive, or cloud storage after each shoot.

Tip 8: Replace cards that show slow performance, frequent errors, or repeated corruption.

FAQs about GoPro Recovery

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Can I recover deleted GoPro videos?

Yes, if the microSD card is still detectable and the deleted footage has not been overwritten. Stop recording immediately and scan the card before formatting or reusing it.
Often, yes. Formatting usually removes file references first, so GoPro video recovery may still be possible until new footage overwrites the original data.
Stop using the GoPro, remove the microSD card, and connect it to a computer with a stable card reader. Recover files before running CHKDSK, formatting, or recording new footage.
An LRV file is a low-resolution video preview file created by GoPro cameras. It is smaller than the original video and is used for quick playback and preview in GoPro workflows.
Recovered GoPro videos may still be fragmented or corrupted after data recovery. In that case, a video repair workflow may help restore playable footage.
Usually no. Once deleted GoPro footage is overwritten by new recordings, recovery is unlikely, which is why you should stop using the card immediately after data loss.
Usually no. Once deleted GoPro footage is overwritten by new recordings, recovery is unlikely, which is why you should stop using the card immediately after data loss.

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Best GoPro Recovery Software

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Quick Recovery

Both Quick and Deep Scan modes supported

Fragment Match

HD/8k/4K video fragments match supported.

Video Repair

Video recovery and video repair are both supported.

Success Rate

Recovery success rate is 99.5%.