GoPro HERO13 Black & HERO12 Black Video Bitrates, Mode by Mode
The GoPro HERO13 Black and HERO12 Black video bitrates: the 120Mbps High setting, which modes offer it, and per-mode estimates worked out from GoPro's own recording-time figures.
Where Is the Serial Number on Your GoPro? Five Methods
That 14-character code is easy to overlook until support, registration, or a firmware update demands it. Here are five ways to find your GoPro's serial number, including methods that work with a dead screen, a broken camera, or even a lost one.
NTSC vs PAL on GoPro: Which One Should You Actually Use
Confused about NTSC or PAL on your GoPro? The right choice stops lighting flicker and can unlock an extra 40fps of slow motion, and switching it takes seconds once you know where to look on the HERO13 through HERO9.
GoPro HERO11 Black Mini Bitrate Charts
These charts show the video bitrates in various shooting modes for the GoPro HERO11 Black Mini. This has implications for the video quality you can expect as well as the type of SD card you should get.
GoPro HERO11 Bitrate Charts
Video bitrate is a crucial factor in video quality. The HERO11 Black has the highest video bitrate of any GoPro to date. But it doesn't use the same bitrate with every combination of settings. Here's are charts showing what bitrate the HERO11 uses with what settings.
How to Lock Orientation on a GoPro: HERO13 Back to HERO7
GoPros from the HERO7 on rotate footage automatically when you turn the camera. Here's how to lock the orientation on each model, from the HERO13 Black back to the HERO7.
GoPro HERO9 Video Bitrate Chart
Not all video modes on the HERO9 Black use the maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps. Here's what bitrate is used with which settings.
How to Join GoPro HEVC Files with VideoProc Converter
GoPro cameras save long recordings as a series of smaller chapter files. Here's how to use VideoProc Converter to join those chapters into a single video file.
GoPro HERO10 Video Bitrate Chart
Here's a master list of the bitrates used for the various video modes of the GoPro HERO10 Black. I've updated it for the new Video Performance Modes that were released with a later firmware update.
The GoPro HERO10’s New Tripod/Stationary Video Mode to Help with Overheating Problems
The GoPro HERO10 Black now has a Tripod/Stationary Video mode as part of the new Video Performance Modes. Here's what it does and when to use it.
GoPro HDMI Cable Guide & Compatibility Chart
Connecting your GoPro to a TV or monitor isn't always straightforward. Some models have a built-in micro-HDMI port, some need a Media Mod, the MISSION 1 series sends HDMI out over USB-C, and some have no HDMI at all. Here's which cable each model needs.
GoPro HEVC vs H.264: Which Modes Use Which Codec on Every Model (HERO6 to HERO13)
GoPro has quietly killed off H.264 on newer cameras like the HERO13 and HERO12. If your computer is struggling to play your latest footage, or you are seeing a black screen with audio, the new HEVC standard is likely the culprit. Here is how to fix it.
GoPro HERO9 Black Video Modes
GoPro has released their latest and greatest flagship action cam, the HERO9 Black. Here's a rundown of the features and modes available when shooting video with it.
How to Connect a GoPro HERO8 Black as a Webcam or Livestream to a Computer
Most people try the GoPro Webcam App, get frustrated by the lag, and give up. But there is a better way. Whether you want the free USB setup or the broadcast-quality HDMI rig, here is the complete guide for every modern GoPro.
How to Use GoPro HERO7, HERO6 & HERO5 Black as a High-Quality Webcam (HDMI Method)
Newer GoPros have "Webcam Mode," but the HERO7, 6, and 5 Black were left behind. Don't worry — their sensors are still top-tier. Here is how to unlock their webcam potential using the HDMI port.
How to Use a GoPro HERO4 Black or HERO4 Silver as a Webcam
You can use a GoPro HERO4 Black or Silver as a webcam or for real-time capture to a computer. But it's not quite as simple as just plugging your camera in with a USB cable. Here's a guide on how to do it.
GoPro HERO8 Black Video Modes
A rundown of the video modes and features on the GoPro HERO8 Black.
Can You Zoom In on a GoPro? Here’s How It Actually Works
Yes, most GoPro Black models since the HERO6 can zoom, but it's a digital crop, not a true optical zoom. Here's which models have it, how it actually works, and real side-by-side examples of the results.
DJI Osmo Action RockSteady vs GoPro HERO7 Black HyperSmooth
Both the DJI Osmo Action and GoPro HERO7 Black have in-camera video stabilization to create smoother video footage out of the camera. GoPro has HyperSmooth. DJI has RockSteady. Here's how they compare side-by-side.
Video Modes of the DJI Osmo Action
Now that I've been out shooting with the new DJI Osmo Action, here's a detailed rundown of its features and capabilities for shooting video.
What is GoPro SuperView?
SuperView is GoPro's extra-tall, extra-wide field of view for video. Here's how it compares to Wide, with side-by-side examples.
GoPro Protune Explained: What Every Setting Does, the Settings I Use, and Which Cameras Have What (HERO13 to HERO4)
Here are straightforward explanations of what each setting does and when to use it, as well as showing what Protune settings are available on which GoPros.
Video Modes of the GoPro HERO7 Black
Here's a rundown of the various video modes and options available on the GoPro HERO7 Black, including resolutions, framerates, resolutions, and special shooting options like Protune.
GoPro HyperSmooth vs Standard Stabilization: HERO7 Black vs HERO6 Black Side by Side
GoPro claims that the new HyperSmooth in-camera electronic stabilization of the HERO7 Black is much improved over the previous generation in the HERO6 Black. So I've been putting it to the test. Here are some side-by-side examples.
Shooting Video with the GoPro HERO7 Silver: Resolutions, Framerates & Features
The GoPro HERO7 Silver is the middle model in the three cameras in the HERO7 lineup. Here's a detailed rundown of its video features and options.
Video Resolutions, Framerates, and Modes on the HERO (2018)
Here's a rundown of the video resolutions, framerates, fields of view, and modes that are available on the GoPro HERO (2018).
How to Convert HEVC Files from a GoPro
If you're getting an error message on your computer when you try to open a video shot on the GoPro HERO10, HERO9, HERO8, HERO7, or HERO6 Black, it might be because it isn't compatible with the HEVC (H.265) codec used in some of those cameras' video modes. Here are some workarounds.
Why GoPro Stabilization Crops the Video (and How Much)
If you're wondering why your image is suddenly cropped when you turn on the video stabilization feature, here's an explanation.
How Well Does the GoPro HERO6 Black’s Stabilization Work?
One of the headline features of the GoPro HERO6 Black is better in-camera video stabilization to smooth out shaky footage. Here are some side-by-side examples to illustrate its effectiveness.
GoPro HERO6 Black Video Modes & Features
The GoPro HERO6 Black has headline features of 4K60 and 1080p240 video modes. While there's a lot of overlap with the HERO5 Black, there are also some new options and some that have gone away.
GoPro Spot Meter Explained: Old Fixed Spot vs Exposure Control
The GoPro spot meter exposes for a small area instead of the whole frame — handy for backlit windows or faces in shadow, but not something to leave on by default. Here's how it works, how it became Exposure Control on newer GoPros, and which models skip it entirely.
GoPro LRV and THM Files: What They Actually Do
Every GoPro video comes with two extra files you never asked for: a .LRV proxy and a .THM thumbnail. Here's what each one actually does, why the camera creates them, and what breaks if you delete them.
How to Quickly Join GoPro Video Files That Have Been Split into Chapters
GoPros split up large video files into chapters. Here's a quick method for joining them back together.
GoPro Stealth Modes
Whether you are filming a quiet stage performance or skittish wildlife, a beeping, flashing camera is a disaster. Here is how to silence your GoPro and turn off the lights for true discreet recording.
GoPro HERO5 Session: Video Modes, FOV & Stabilization Guide
The HERO5 Session shoots up to 4K30 in a tiny cube with no preview display, only a small status screen. Here's every resolution, frame rate, and field of view it offers, plus where stabilization and Protune apply.
Practical Examples of the GoPro HERO5’s In-Camera Stabilization
A headline feature of the new GoPro HERO5 Black and HERO5 Session is the addition of built-in video stabilization. So I've put it to the test. Here are the results.
GoPro HERO5 Black Video Sizes, Framerates, Modes & Options
A rundown of the various video modes, resolutions, framerates, fields of view, formats, bitrates, and stabilization options available on the GoPro HERO5 Black.
GoPro Linear FOV: Pros, Cons & Examples
Some newer GoPros have a new in-camera feature for something you could only do in post-production before: correcting fisheye in photos and videos. It's called Linear FOV.
GoPro Protune Photo Color: GoPro Color vs Flat
Some GoPros, like the HERO9 Black, offer a choice between two color modes in the photo mode: GoPro and Flat. Here are some examples I've put together along with some suggestions on when I think they're best used.
GoPro Protune Photo Sharpening: High vs Medium vs Low (With Examples)
Some GoPro models give you the option to choose between high, medium, and low levels of sharpening. Here are some examples to help demystify what these different settings do.
GoPro for Travel Photography: The Pros, the Cons, and the Quirks
Yes, a GoPro can take good travel photos — I've been shooting them for years. Here's an honest, hands-on look at where GoPros excel, where they fall short, and how to work around the quirks.
How to Play GoPro CineForm MOV Video Files
If you're exporting GoPro Cineform MOV files from GoPro Studio, you might have trouble playing them on other systems. Here's how to fix it.
Why GoPro Splits Video Files (And How to Join Them)
It’s a moment of panic for every new GoPro user: you recorded a one-hour video, but your SD card shows ten separate files. Don't worry, your footage is safe. Here is why GoPro "chapters" your video files and how to stitch them back together.
