This article will show you how to import images from your Canon camera to your PC using Canon CameraWindow. Please note that your Canon camera must have a Wi-Fi module to connect to CameraWindow. Among other things, CameraWindow is an outdated program and camera models released after 2015 may not be able to sync with it.
Steps
Part 1 of 4: How to Download and Extract Canon CameraWindow
Step 1. Open the CameraWindow download page
Open the link in your computer browser.
Step 2. Click Download
The red button is in the center of the page. The zip file of CameraWindow will be downloaded to your computer.
First, you may need to select a download folder or confirm your consent
Step 3. Double click on the downloaded file
The archive is located in the default downloads folder (or in a folder of your choice). This will open the ZIP archive.
Step 4. Click Check Out
This tab is at the top of the window. Under the tab Retrieving a new panel will appear.
Step 5. Click Extract All
This button is on the toolbar.
Step 6. Click Checkout when prompted
The item is at the bottom of the pop-up window. The contents of the ZIP archive will be extracted to a regular folder, which will open in a new window. Once extracted, you can launch CameraWindow.
Don't forget to check the box next to "Show extracted files", otherwise you will have to open the extracted (regular) folder that will be created
Part 2 of 4: How to Install CameraWindow
Step 1. Double click on the setup file
It is located in the extracted folder. This will open the CameraWindow setup window.
Step 2. Select a region
Select the region where you live.
Step 3. Select a country
Select your country of residence in the center of the window.
Step 4. Click Next
The button is in the lower right corner of the window.
Step 5. Select a language
Select the desired interface language in CameraWindow.
Step 6. Click OK when prompted
After clicking, the installation confirmation page will open.
Step 7. Click Yes
The button is in the middle of the window.
Step 8. Click Yes when prompted
This will allow CameraWindow to begin the installation process.
Step 9. Click Next
The button is in the lower right corner of the window.
Step 10. Select the option to register later
Check the box "No, register later" and click OK after request.
Step 11. Click Next
The button is in the lower right corner of the window.
Step 12. Click Finish
The button is centered on the page. This will close the window and complete the installation process. Next, you can connect the camera to your PC.
Part 3 of 4: How to Connect the Camera to Your Computer
Step 1. Make sure your PC is connected to a Wi-Fi network
To connect the camera to a computer, the computer must be connected to a wireless network.
You want to connect the camera to the same network as your computer
Step 2. Turn on the camera
Turn the dial to the "ON" position or press the "Power" button
Step 3. Click the "View" button
The triangle button is on the back of the camera.
Step 4. Open the Wi-Fi menu
Use the arrow buttons (or wheel) on the camera to locate Wi-Fi or Wireless Settings, then press to select FUNC. SET.
Step 5. Enter a name for the camera if necessary
If prompted to set a camera name, use the letters in the OSD. The name is necessary so that the computer can recognize your camera to be connected.
Step 6. Select the "Computer" icon
Scroll to the computer icon using the arrows or the wheel and press the button FUNC. SETto enter the menu.
Step 7. Select Register. device for connection
The item is in the menu that opens to you. This will open a list of available Wi-Fi networks.
Step 8. Select the network your PC is connected to
Find the required network in the list and click FUNC. SETto select such a network.
Step 9. Enter the network password when prompted
Use the onscreen keyboard to enter your password to log on to the network.
Step 10. Select a computer
Select your computer name and click FUNC. SET.
The camera is now connected to the computer.
- Sometimes you have to choose first Auto to define network settings.
Part 4 of 4: How to Import Images
Step 1. Install the camera drivers if necessary
If you did not connect the camera to your computer via a USB cable, you will need to install the camera drivers:
- Open File Explorer
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File_Explorer_Icon - Click Network on the left side of the window.
- Double click on the name of the camera.
- Follow the instructions on the screen.
Step 2. Open "Start"
To do this, click on the Windows logo in the lower left corner of the screen.
Step 3. Open CameraWindow
Type camerawindow in the start menu search bar, then click CameraWindow at the top of the search results list.
Step 4. Click the "Settings" icon
The gear-shaped icon is in the upper right corner of the window. The settings window will open.
Step 5. Click the Import tab
This tab is at the top of the preferences window.
Step 6. Click Configure Folder
The tab is at the top of the window.
Step 7. Click Browse…
The button is located on the right in the center of the page. This will open File Explorer.
Step 8. Select a folder
Click the folder you want to use to store the imported photos, then click Open or Select folder in the bottom right corner of the pop-up window.
Step 9. Click OK
The button is at the bottom of the window. It allows you to save the settings and close the settings window.
Step 10. Click Import Images from Camera
This item is in the center of the window.
Step 11. Click Import All Images
This item is in the center of the menu. The transfer of photos from the camera to the computer starts.
- If you want to select specific images, click Select images to import, select individual snapshots, and click the arrow Import in the lower right corner of the window.
Step 12. Wait for the import to complete
When the progress bar in the center of the window disappears, your photos will already be on your computer. Find images in the previously selected folder.