I Want to Save Images to My Computer (EOS R)

    07-Sep-2018
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    Solution

    Follow the steps below to save images and movies on your camera to a computer.

    1. Using a Card Reader on a Computer to Download Images
    Use a card reader to save images or movies on a memory card to a computer without Canon software or a cable.
    • For details, use the [Reference content/Instructions] link in the table.
    Necessary itemsReference content/InstructionsCaution
    Card slot/card reader
     
    Using a Card Reader or a Card Slot on a Computer to Download Images (Interchangeable-lens Digital Cameras)
    Use a card reader and the OS standard settings for saving images without Canon software or a cable.
    Some cards (types or capacities) may not be compatible with the card slot or the card reader.

    2. Using a USB Cable to Save Images
    Connect the DIGITAL terminal on the camera and the USB terminal on the computer with a USB cable to save images and movies.
    • For details on how to establish a connection, use the [Reference content/Instructions] link in the table.
    IMPORTANT
    Use the provided interface cable or one from Canon (IFC-400U). When connecting the interface cable, use the provided cable protector.
    Necessary itemsReference content/InstructionsCaution

    - Provided interface cable or one from Canon
    - Provided cable protector
    - Software (EOS Utility 3.9 and later)
    Downloading still images and movies to a computer using EOS Utility Ver.3.x (Interchangeable-lens Digital Cameras)
    Save images with Canon software and a cable.
    You need to install the software version that is compatible with your camera model.

    3. Saving Images Via a Wi-Fi Connection (Wireless LAN)
    This method enables you to send images from the camera to a computer using the Wi-Fi function.
    • For details on how to establish a connection, use the [Reference content/Instructions] link in the table.
    Necessary itemsReference content/InstructionsCaution

    Wireless LAN router/a computer with wireless LAN connection support/software (EOS Utility 3.9 and later)
    Sending images to a computer using EOS Utility 3.x (Wi-Fi function)(EOS R)
    Connect the camera and the computer to the same wireless LAN router and establish a connection.
    You may not be able to establish the connection due to your security settings or other characteristics of your environment.