How to Delete Videos from GoPro Hero 5/4 Session  

How to Delete Videos from GoPro Hero 5/4 Session

Updated on Nov 11, 2023 | by Jeremy

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"how to delete videos from GoPro hero 5 session? Since all videos and photos are saved on the SD card, I tried to delete a single file via computer, but there isn't a deletion button avaialbe. Please help me, thanks!"

Don't be silly trying to delete single videos via computer by opening the SD card folder. Go reduce the chance of mistakenly losing footage from the micro SD card, GoPro has built a failsafe in GoPro Session 4 and Session 5. You either need to format the SD card or try other workarounds to delete videos from the GoPro. Here are some of the ways.

#1. Delete Videos from GoPro from the Camera Directly

Please note that all files on the GoPro will be deleted. In this case, you'd better have a backup first.

Step 1. Press the rear Menu button to turn on the camera.

Step 2. Formatting the GoPro SD card will delete all files, including videos, photos, and other data, stored on the card. Before proceeding, ensure that you have backed up any important files to a safe location.

Step 3. Press the rear Menu button to highlight the checkmark, then confirm the action. That's it!

#2.Delete GoPro Videos with a Computer (Strongly Recommended)

Formatting the GoPro SD card can be a straightforward process, but it's essential to take a safer approach to ensure that all your videos and pictures are backed up. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you format the SD card safely:

Step 1. Download and install GoPro Studio on your computer. It is totally free to download.

Step 2. Launch GoPro Studio, and you'll be asked whether you'd like to set it as the default importer. Say "Yes". Next, you can set the Preferences there. Please note that, from here, you need to check the box "automatically delete the files from the card onece they're been uploded".

Step 3. Connect GoPro with your computer by using a USB cable. With the auto import set-up, your files will automatically begin importing all videos and photos from the GoPro. When it finishes, the all files on the GoPro will be deleted automatically.

#3. Delete Videos from GoPro 5/4 Sessions via GoPro app

You can delete and download files to your phones or tablets via GoPro App. There are several options on the app for you to choose from, delete certain files, delete LAST or ALL/FORMAT in the SETTINGS menu. It depends on you.

1.Delete selected files: launch GoPro app on your phone or tablet > tap the GoPro Media icon > select EDIT and then select the video to copy or delete.

2.Delete Last captured file or ALL/FORMAT: enter the SETTINGS menu > scroll down to DELETE > select LAST or ALL/FORMAT.

Deleting videos from GoPro Hero 5/4 session may result in data lost if you don't do it rightly or haven't made any backup. If you have deleted some important files unintentionally, you can try Deep Data Recovery to recover them. It is designed for people to recover deleted or lost videos and pictures from GoPro camera. Here are the simple steps for how to ecover deleted files from GoPro Hero 5/4 session with Deep Data Recovery.recover deleted files from GoPro Hero 5/4 session with Deep Data Recovery.

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Step 1. Download and install Deep Data Recovery

To get started with Deep Data Recovery, click the download button to obtain the correct version of the software for your computer. Depending on your operating system, you can choose between the Windows data recovery and Mac data recovery versions.

Step 2. Connect GoPro Hero 5/4 Session with computer

To access the footage from your GoPro camera, you'll need to connect it to your computer using a USB cable. This will allow you to transfer the files and view the content.

Step 3. Select Videos/Pictures to scan

Launch Deep Data Recovery. In the main window, you need to keep Videos and Pictures selected and others unselected. Click "Next" button.

Step 4. Scan GoPro for deleted/lost videos and pictures

In the next window, select the GoPro hard drive to scan and click "Scan", letting the software scan the data for you.

Step 5. Recover videos and pictures deleted from GoPro

After scanning your GoPro hard drive, you'll be able to preview and recover your files. Here's how to do it:

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