Recover lost GoPro mp4 file

GoPro action cameras have earned a reputation for being rugged and capable of surviving all kinds of jaw-dropping stunts. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said about the video and picture files they produce, which can easily become inaccessible due to user errors, corruption, or SD card damage, just to give a few examples.

GoPro Recovery Tips

Before we explain how to recover deleted GoPro files, we want to give you a few essential tips that are guaranteed to have a positive impact on the recovery process:

• Stop using your GoPro: If you’ve accidentally deleted an important video or photo while using your GoPro camera, we highly recommend you stop using the device and the internal SD card as soon as possible to avoid overwriting the deleted files. Overwritten files can’t be recovered even with the most capable GoPro recovery software for Mac or Windows.
• Remove your SD card: In fact, you should remove the SD card and store it someplace safe until you’re ready to begin the recovery process. All modern GoPro action cameras (including Hero 3/4/5/6/7/8//9) don’t have internal memory, so you won’t be able to record any footage unless you have another SD card available.
• Don’t format the SD card: Formatting your GoPro SD card won’t help you restore any lost files that were stored on it. If, upon inserting the SD card into your computer, you see a message telling you to format it, make sure to decline. While not as bad as overwriting the lost files, formatting would only make the recovery process more difficult.