How to Download Files Off a GoPro’s Memory Card Without Touching the Camera
There are some shooting situations where you might want to get the files off a GoPro's memory card without touching the camera. Here are some good options.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2, Ace Pro & Ace Memory Card Recommendations
The Insta360 Ace and Ace Pro both have a maximum video bitrate that's higher than their competitors. So you'll want to get a memory card that's fast enough to keep up without causing errors or dropped frames. Here are some practical recommendations.
How to Format an SD Card in a DJI Osmo Action 4
Formatting the SD card is one of those mundane yet crucial tasks that you'll have to do over and over. Like charging the battery. But every camera does it a little differently. On the DJI Osmo Action 4, there are two methods; here's a straightforward guide to both of them.
Best SD Cards for DJI Osmo Action 4, 5 Pro & 6
DJI's latest action cameras are powerful, but they don't come with memory cards. And if you pick one that's too slow, your recording will stop. Here are the best cards for the Action 4, 5 Pro, and 6.
Best SD Cards for GoPro HERO13, HERO12 & HERO11 Black (Tested)
GoPro's latest cameras are powerful, but they don't come with memory cards. And if you pick one that's too slow, your recording will stop. Here are the best cards for the HERO13, 12, and 11 Black.
Can You Use a UHS-II SD Card in a GoPro?
The fastest microSD cards available today are UHS-II cards. But the current crop of GoPro cameras aren't able to use them to their full potential.
GoPro HERO13, 12 & 11 SD Card Capacity: Does 2TB Work?
2TB microSD cards are on the shelf now, so the question is whether a GoPro can use one. I've run a 1TB SanDisk Extreme through the HERO13, 12, 11 and 10. Here's the ceiling GoPro publishes for every model, and where 2TB is still an educated guess.
AKASO Brave 7 LE SD Card Recommendations
The AKASO Brave 7 LE has a fairly modest maximum video bitrate, but you'll still need a memory card that's fast enough. Here are some practical recommendations.
AKASO Brave 8 SD Card Recommendations
The AKASO Brave 8 doesn't come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD card to get.
Best SD Cards for AKASO EK7000 & EK7000 Pro (2026 Guide)
The AKASO EK7000 is picky about memory cards. Choosing the wrong one leads to "SD Card Error" messages and corrupted files. Here is the definitive list of cards that actually work, tested for 4K recording reliability.
How to Format an SD Card on a GoPro (HERO13, HERO12, HERO11 & Older)
The "Format" button has moved on newer GoPros, and it is confusingly hidden under the "Reset" menu. Here is how to find it, and why you should do it before every shoot to prevent data corruption.
Fastest microSD Cards Tested: Real-World Speed Rankings [2026]
Manufacturer speed ratings are often theoretical. I tested the top cards on the market to find out which ones actually deliver the write speeds needed for high-bitrate video and burst photography.
