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How to Use a GoPro as a Webcam on macOS 1tu39

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GoPro update lets you use the camera for video calling on macOS.

A GoPro launched the “GoPro Webcam” feature that allows you to use the action camera HERO8 Black as a webcam for making wide-angle 1080p video calls in high definition for computers with MacOS via USB cable. 3h464d

The desktop program — which should arrive soon for Windows computers — aims to deliver more immersive video calls through the GoPro HERO8 Black to various professionals with the need to demonstrate their work to the audience that follows them.

Cameras older than the HERO8 Black model can be used as a webcam on macOS, but have some configuration limitations.

The GoPro Webcam program has compatibility for platforms such as Slack when accessed through Google Chrome on macOS. In addition, it is possible to carry out live broadcasts on YouTube.

Check out this guide on how to install GoPro Webcam on your macOS and use the camera as a webcam.

How to use the GoPro as a webcam on macOS 453bz

Before you start, you need to have:

  • A USB cable to connect your camera;
  • A microSD memory card;
  • A microSD-compatible memory card reader;
  • An Apple computer — such as the MacBook, iMac, Mac Pro, and Mac mini;
  • And of course, a GoPro.

Updating your camera 20v5z

  1. perform the firmware for your camera and follow the instructions to manually update Your camera.
  2. Insert the camera's microSD card into the computer using the built-in reader or a microSD card adapter.
Insert the microSD card into the computer (Image: GoPro).

3. Transfer the update file to the microSD card.

4. Insert the microSD card into the camera and install the update.

Install the update on the camera (Image: GoPro).

Installing the GoPro Webcam on Your Computer 2v305

  1. Obtain your GoPro Webcam Desktop Utility and follow the steps to install the software on your macOS.
  2. You will see a new GoPro icon on your toolbar:

3. Connect your camera to your computer via USB cable (you can use the one that came with your GoPro). For best results, it is recommended to connect the camera to a USB 3.0 port.
Note that the GoPro icon on your toolbar now has a blue notification indicating that the camera connection on your macOS was successful:

4. Your camera will enter USB mode.

Gopro camera showing the usb icon on its screen
Camera in USB mode. (Image: GoPro).

Configuring the Webcam on macOS 463i45

  1. To open the webcam settings, click on the GoPro icon on your taskbar and select “Show Preview”. This feature allows you to have a wide view of your field of view before starting your video call or live stream.
Configure field of view (Image: GoPro).
  1. Click on the GoPro icon on the taskbar and select “Preferences” to adjust the resolution of your video stream.
Adjusting the image resolution (Image: GoPro).
  1. Here you can choose HD (720p) or Full HD (1080p) resolutions.
Choose a resolution for your stream (Image: GoPro).
  1. To adjust the digital lens to what you want the camera to capture, go to “Digital Lens” to change your field of view and choose between angled, narrow or linear.
Adjusting the digital lens (Image: GoPro).

Compatibility with Google Chrome 2c2s5e

  1. To configure your camera as a webcam in the Google Chrome browser, go to the browser menu located on the right side of the screen and select “Settings”.
Using the webcam in Chrome.

2. Go to “Privacy and Security” and then select “Site Settings”.

3. Under “Camera” you must select the GoPro webcam for use on websites. This function will allow you to make video calls and live broadcasts.

GoPro webcam permission for use on websites.

For now, you can choose HD (720p) or Full HD (1080p) resolutions and have the image mirrored or inverted. GoPro indicates that in the future you will be able to use the camera with a wider or more closed angle and that, probably, new cameras from the company should receive the webcam feature.

For live broadcasts on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch, the company has made it available since 2019, for GoPro MAX, HERO 8 Black, HERO 7 Black cameras resource within the GoPro App (iOS and Android) that allows the realization of lives directly from the 's profile on these platforms with resolutions of 480p, 720p or 1080p (only available on HERO8 Black and MAX).

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