🗃️ Create an image of your memory card: In case your memory card is showing signs of malfunction, or if you want to protect your data in the most secure way possible, some programs can help you create a byte-to-byte copy (essentially a disk image, an exact copy) of your SD card with all the data on it.

While not as bad as overwriting the lost files, formatting would only make the recovery process more difficult. If, upon inserting the SD card into your computer, you see a message telling you to format it, make sure to decline.

✋ Don’t format the SD card: Formatting your GoPro SD card won’t help you restore any lost files that were stored on it.

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. 📷 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.Overwritten files can’t be recovered even with the most capable GoPro recovery software for Mac or Windows. ⛔ 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.

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:

How to recover videos from sd card